My first time going through my CCW journey and while looking for a firearms trainer I came across…read more831Shooter from the MCSO approved list. Fast forward, I managed to get into his two classes, classroom and the qualifications class (range)for my CCW. Classroom was very informative and definitely learned a lot. I like the way he teaches because he goes in depth on what it is to be a CCW holder and the responsibility one bears while carrying. Now the fun part, Range. I honestly thought I was just going to shoot and qualify with my firearms and call it a day... boy was I wrong. As the training went on throughout the day I thought I was traing for special forces or something. We did various firearm drills ect; one handed shooting, stove pipe drills, click no bang, shooting behind barrels, we were on the ground, shooting while on our knees, we did some walking while shooting too. I can go on, class was very fun and highly recommend attending. The Battle Rattle at the end was my favorite you basically rapid fire 2 mags on steel. The passion and dedication this man has for the 2A Community is incredible, you will definitely be surprised at all the knowledge you will get if you attend his classes. I can't forget about the staff , very friendly, helpful they give you feedback on your shooting, tips, they will definitely point out your flaws but don't take it personal its just to make you a better shooter. SAFETY is nothing to play with here so if you make a mistake you will be hearing it from the staff. Overall 5 star rating, highly recommend and would be back for renewal once that time comes in the future.

Dave's quality of training has only gotten better with time. He's a great teacher, dedicated and…read morepatient, and although he's incredibly focused on safety the training is always engaging and (dare I say) fun. You really learn something new and get a little better after each course. I still recommend his courses with full confidence. 13/10!

Open rain or shine. Great resource for shooting rifles and handguns. Bathrooms are available…read more Range offers 25, 50, 75 100, and 200 yards.

They are so disorganized and can never seem to keep to their posted hours (outside of posted…read moreclosures for track events). They're only open four days a week and some how can't even handle maintaining those hours. Called this morning to confirm they're open and show up to a locked gate and you're greeted by a voicemail so scratchy you can't even hear what it says. It's so sad this is the only rifle range within an hour drive of Monterey county and it's operated so poorly.

Brought several firearms to Markleys on consignment. All were sold at agreed upon prices. I was…read moreskeptical at first but they proved to be honest to the letter, treated me respectfully, and communicated accordingly. Special thanks to Rosendo for the integrity of the transactions. Alex R.

Years ago I would go shooting at Markley's about once per month. The attitude behind the counter…read moreseemed to depend on the day, but I didn't go for the attitude. What do you expect? It's a gun range and store. They were pros, the shop was clean and packed with merchandise, and the service was efficient. Sometimes you'd run into someone genuinely decent, other times needlessly impatient, but nothing downright laughable. It was all good. I guess times have changed, and the other reviews I've seen reflect that. Not a big deal, really. But a little tip for business owners: it's not up to me to make your sale for you. If you're not interested in making a living selling your product, I'm happy as a clam buying it somewhere else. Sheesh.

Vince teaches and explains the process of gun owning, handling and responsibility throughly. When…read moreout on the range he has knowledgeable instructors. The instructors make sure that you get through your class safely and build your confidence in your abilities along the way.

Look no further, Vince and the team are just simply phenomenal…read more Top-notch instruction, great experience, and a wealth of industry knowledge. I've taken a few courses from VDC these last few years and they stand out from the rest of the firearm instructors/schools that I've seen in the area. With that said, I'm looking forward to taking more classes on a regular basis to fine tune my skills. Thank you Vince and team!

Not clear info about the class (CCW), tell you just sign up then ask the instructor. That is not…read morebeing clear and helpful. Go somewhere else!

I am not rating Dave Matthews. He appears to be a good trainer and owner based on the other…read morereviews. I am rating one of the other trainers who I randomly got for my ccw course. The good: He provided good information, was knowledgeable, and got the training done. The bad: No way would I use him again. I'm all for safety, but he was constantly threatening the class to throw us out for a mild infraction of safety protocols. Not all protocols are the same level. Yes, I would agree with him if someone pointed a l.g. at someone due to negligence. But he was maniacal with well intentioned people. Another insanity after every firing drill, looking over both shoulders. Someone is going to get a neck kink this way. It's fine to teach it, but after every firing round, this is just dumb. He just used threats to drive behavior which drove us crazy. Update: 2 star to 5 star...spoke with Dave the owner. He graciously called me to find out what happened, a sign of someone who cares. I think this particular instructor cares too and maybe was just new and a little rigid, which isn't always a bad thing when it comes to safety. I will definitely after this interaction consider FTI for my future training needs.

I had such a great experience with ASP Firearm Training. My instructor was extremely patient,…read moreprofessional, and knowledgeable--I learned so much in just a short period of time. The CCW training was especially valuable. It was very informative, with clear explanations and practical tips on how to be a responsible and confident concealed carry permit holder. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to train with this company. If you want to get quality firearm and CCW training in San Jose, I highly recommend ASP Firearm Training!

Perfect class for your initial ccw training/renewal. The instructors are very helpful and…read morethroughout.

Wayne is a very funny and pleasant person to be around with. He's an excellent teacher.read more

Wayne was an amazing instructor, my first. So chill, yet so knowledgeable. Just a great guy to be…read morearound. RIP Wayne

Amazing team working here. (I apologize in advance for not catching names.) The Front counter…read moregirls are always polite and funny, and the firearms team are all cool and knowledgeable. Saving me multiple times from buying something without knowing there was something better out there thats taken that guns place on the market. I went with zero gun purchasing knowledge seeking a glock for extreme reliability; Purchased a SIG (300rnds no failures) Returned for a Bersa for concealed carry; Purchased a Shield Plus. (Better power/Just as concealable.) Loved the Shields concealibility so much i got it in .40cal for $299 during their fall sale. And lastly, i returned for a 1911; and thanks to stephen and the cool girl who also runs her own outdoors business (which is super impressive); i got my second SIG in .45acp. I am extremely happy with every one of my purchases and always leave in a good mood. (Which is a sign of good service) As a seasoned salesman and manager i know you sometimes have to save the client from their blowing their money on both cheap OR overpriced junk, and direct the towards proper QUALITY for their budget. I was able to notice they execute this perfectly and are extremely helpful. Ill give them my money any day. Hahaha. I Highly recommend this store. (10/10)

Avoid this place. Purchased a fishing license as a secondary proof residency but they put my info…read morein wrong so I wasn't able to pick up my gun. They preceded to try and have me pay so they can fix their mess up. Instead of covering the reprint themselves, so instead of losing $14.30 they lost a $1800 sales.

I had a Para Ordnance P14 that was gifted to me by my father. It unfortunately was in really bad…read moreshape, paint coming off and scratched up, due to years of use and poor maintenance. I spoke with Roe and told him what I wanted. He was really receptive and said he could get it all done. It did take a bit of time but the end product is amazing. My father and I couldn't be happier. Roe brought the pistol back to life and I plan to take great care of it and pass it down one day. I definitely recommend this place for all your 2A needs.

I had a great experience with Gun Attic. I reached out via the contact form on their website and…read morethey responded within 24 hours. Communication was smooth, we emailed a few times and set and appointment for me to drop something off for some gunsmithing on a rifle I'd had sitting for a few years. Don't get discouraged if you have to wait. Anything good in life is worth waiting for and there's a reason these guys stay busy.....because they do good work. I will give them my business again.

Since my last review, I've brought several people over that have bought their bows there. All…read morewalked out with a top-tier experience (and bow). A few notes after reading the reviews. 1) Jim is really the peak of bowmen....an archer's archer. I've gone hunting with others that have previously hunted with Jim. They told me that Jim took an Alaskan bear at 105 yards with a single arrow. When I confronted him with this, he said, "naw, it was only 100 yards"...... 2) He's been the paid factory rep - the face of the factory - for at least one bow manufacturer. Not an honor lightly achieved. 3) His whole family shoots at the expert level. Some will be there for training events. 4) Jim as a million stories and will give selflessly in showing you, your friends, your class, your league how to shoot. However, he does not suffer fools lightly and if you come in with the "customer's always right" or some other attitude, he will feel no need to help you any longer. Conversely, he is great with kids and clumsies. If you've ever noodled the idea of trying out a bow (I hate using long bows, but compound bows are great fun without pulling yourself apart), I highly recommend that you go visit and ask to try out a rental bow for an hour. Very inexpensive. If you don't get hooked, there's always chess or scrap-booking...... Jim - it was a privilege to shoot my first real bow there. My daughter is your biggest fan. I'll be back soon.

I rarely leave reviews, but I had to make an exception after the experience Jim gave us at the…read moreshop. I walked in with very little knowledge and walked out not only with everything I needed to get started with a longbow, but also with a wealth of insight and guidance. Jim took an incredibly generous amount of his time to make sure both my partner and I were set up for success, answering every question and making the whole process feel approachable and exciting. He didn't try to oversell anything at all one of the most up front and honest blokes I've come across. It's honestly the first time I've been to a shop that shows this level of care and attention to newcomers, it was an absolutely brilliant experience. Because of Jim, his mate Travis, and everyone else we met there, this is quickly becoming a serious hobby for us. If you've even thought about trying archery, do yourself a favor and stop by, Jim will have you feeling confident and eager to start shooting in no time. No amount of online bow shopping or research will compare to chatting to Jim about what you need! Huge thanks to everyone at the shop, you're all fantastic. Looking forward to those longbow shooting events! Can't thank you all enough!