I signed up for their free self defense training. I believe it was 1 full hour, so you receive an…read moreoverall training of how to hold and work with a firearm, and so many great tiips on situational awareness. Our instructor Paul and the ladies at the front were all great, and made you feel comfortable. I highly recommend checking this place out. Sorry no pictures as we wanted to focused on the instructions given.

This is a pretty new business and it really is a great way to learn safe firearm handling. We just…read morefinished a class today. All of the instructors are excellent. Today we had Katie and she was exceptionally good at making sure that our form and skills were safe and precise.

If you are a novice interested in learning about responsible use of self-defense on any level -…read moreIvan is your guy. As novices with minimal experience, my friend & I were seeking fundamentals + hands-on + overall education/update on ever-changing legal landscape here in CA if/when deciding pursue CCW. It's SO confusing! That said, learning about what responsible ownership looks like here in California was a top priority. We learned SO MUCH. In addition to learning the basics, ie. attitude for owning and operating a handgun safely, we got MANY rounds of practice, and in an outdoor setting (Ivan is a member of Rainbow shooting range), HUGE bonus - lots of fresh air, sunshine & no distractions (and no STINK ... if you've been to certain local indoor ranges here in N SD County, you know what I'm talking about!) While it took me a hot minute to get used to keeping my finger off the trigger, with practice and Ivan's "firm encouragement" by the end of our training, felt totally natural. Not two ways about it, Ivan's a strickler for safety, but that's exactly what we wanted. He's extremely thorough, covered everything including range etiquette, using sights, shooting from the holster, safely/quickly loading/unloading, how to clean (even offered to show me how to clean my shot gun, which I brought along to our training). He also educated us on CA laws & NRA certifications. Literally, everything we asked for, and then some. If you're a beginner, I strongly recommend personal vs. group/class training for something as important as this. Since just two of us with one instructor, we could move rapidly through the course work & interact real-time, asking questions as they came up vs. sharing time/attention among others in a group who may have slowed the pace and/or required extra attention. Especially if time is an issue for you, being able to learn so much in an accelerated format is such an advantage. For just slightly more than the cost of group/class training ... you get SO MUCH more with personal instruction. And in my opinion, for THIS kind of training ... you DON'T want to cut corners. Ivan is a confident, knowledgeable, very thorough instructor. I highly recommend him & plan to continue training with him while here visiting CA.

Prior to my appointment with Ivan, I had very little exposure/experience with firearms. I was…read moreexcited to gain more knowledge and experience, but also nervous as I'm generally an anxious person. In short: I cannot speak more highly of the experience that I had with Ivan at the range!! We made our appointment to visit a local range where I needed to read a safety binder and take a test prior to shooting. Ivan patiently waited while I read the manual thoroughly -- he didn't make me feel rushed nor did he pressure me to hurry through it. This was impactful because I am the kind of person that reads manuals and safety material cause I want to know the ins and outs; I don't like to use "I didn't know" as an excuse. Having the freedom to thoroughly read the materials really set the tone for the rest of the day. Before we stepped onto the floor, Ivan made sure to explain the what would be going on in a way that made things crystal clear for me as well as instilling me with a great deal of confidence. Not only that, but he reminded me that I could stop to ask questions any time or ask for further clarification. The entire experience from start to finish was top notch! We went through several rounds with a handgun then moved onto the rifle. The shooting experience itself was exhilarating and educational all thanks to Ivan! I walked away feeling empowered, confident, and with a new-found reverence for the sport. Cannot recommend Ivan and his services enough!

I just completed my 2 day, 16 hour initial CCW class. Sam was amazing! Very engaging, kept the…read morematerial interesting, and provided real world scenarios for us, as students, to learn from. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone wanting firearms training or to obtain or renew their CCW.

I had an outstanding experience training with Sam. He's an extremely knowledgeable instructor who…read moretakes the time to make sure you understand everything. I learned much more than I expected, and his professionalism and hospitality were top-notch. I highly recommend Sam and Focal Point Academy to anyone looking for quality instruction. 5/5!

I really enjoyed the CCW class at McLaren Defense. I'll admit, I wasn't exactly looking forward to…read moresitting through a 16-hour course, but Bill and his team kept it interesting and the time went by surprisingly fast. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and went well beyond simply teaching the required material. If you're new to firearms or concealed carry, you'll obviously want to continue training beyond the CCW course, but McLaren Defense gives you a really solid foundation to build on. I got through the class and qualification just fine and had a great experience overall. Highly recommend them. My only complaint: no free tamales.

Great educational course. Affordable and informative to help you navigate through the California…read moreprocess. Worth taking to be a safer and proficient

Mr. Mohammed has experience in the field of training and knowledge in the field of self-defense. We…read morewere pleased to deal with him and I advise everyone to visit him and learn from him.

Rating the range, no opinion on the store…read more Range is an absolute treat, the 100 yard lanes are perfect for dialing in sights. Staff is welcoming and helpful, as long as you're equally respectful.

DO NOT purchase firearms from this store! I am extremely disappointed with my experience at PWG Gun…read moreRange. I purchased a shotgun through their website based on the advertised price and availability, only to discover afterward that the pricing was incorrect and the firearm was not actually available as represented. Feels like a SCAM to get you trapped into purchasing from them only, because you can't ask for a refund, they force you to get in store credit. I went into the store to ask for an update and instead of honoring the advertised price or providing a full refund, I was told that due to a "new website" and "new purchasing system," they could only offer in-store credit. From a customer's perspective, that explanation is not acceptable. Businesses are responsible for ensuring that their advertised pricing and inventory information are accurate. Customers should not be expected to bear the consequences of internal system issues. What makes the situation even more frustrating is that I wanted to give you guys a second chance. I canceled my online order, took the in-store credit, ended up paying more money and tried to get a shotgun that was ordered in store from "their warehouse/supplier." I have been waiting more than two weeks for any meaningful update regarding my order. At the store, I was told by their retail worker Carson that it would be ordered without too long of a wait. After two weeks wait, I called in to check and was informed that the firearm is considered a special order and must first be ordered from a supplier, despite the website indicating a delivery timeframe of only 4-5 days and showing available in warehouse as I checked on their website (removed now after I told them about this issue, see attached photos). I have attached other prices that were listed on their website as well. This is false advertising/misleading prices to gain in store credit customers. The repeated explanation has been that their new processing and computer system prevents them from providing updates. Had I known that the firearm was not actually in stock and that there was no reliable timeline for delivery, I would not have made the purchase. Sportsman's Warehouse doesn't have these issues. I wanted to go to a place closer to home and give you guys a try, but I regret that now. Taking payment for a product advertised at an incorrect price, offering only store credit instead of a refund, and being unable to provide order status information for weeks creates a very poor customer experience. At this point, a full refund would be the appropriate resolution. I hope management addresses these issues, improves communication, and ensures that website pricing, inventory status, and delivery estimates accurately reflect reality so future customers do not experience the same problems.

Best shooting class I've ever taken. I was able to hit at 800 yds on the first shot on day 2; The…read moreinstructor is a no BS true professional and expert. The support staff was courteous, professional, helpful and just as knowledgeable. You will understand equipment needs and set-up also. Even if you are a good shooter already, you will walk out of the class way better than you started. I wish I had taken this years ago.

Just completed part 1 of the USOW SERE class series - totally next level experience. Highly…read morerecommended.

This private company was amazing. We booked them for 5 hours for my best friend's bachelor party…read moreand Blue handled everything perfectly. We had an outdoor private ranch and they provided everything for one flat rate. All 8 of us had a lot of fun and left shooting better with the private instructors as well. They also provided custom shirts and videographer who gave us group reel and pics. On top of that, they provided BBQ that included brisket, ribs and much more for lunch. They make you feel like Family. I would highly recommend them and we left with memories as well. The Groom will always remember this day! Thanks Blue and the staff in making it an amazing day! Salute!