Shoot Safe Learning

I took a class here last month. It was awesome! Definitely will come back for different classes. Edmund and his groups were totally hands on to us making sure we are comfortable. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge about Fire gun safety.

just took the class today. All I knew about guns was from movies. I learned so much and really felt comfortable and very informed after the class. You learn quite a bit and get to practice what you learn with a lot of one-​on-​one supervision.

The BEST school for beginners and professional they really know what their doing. i will recommend this school.
The Crew are great.
Ralph

Took the Pistol Basics course last week and can’t believe that I didn’t take it earlier. Amazing education. Great focus on safety throughout the entire course. Be prepared as it can run up to 4 hours with a full class, I had 12 people in mine. Edmund makes sure the class is fun and informative, but more importantly, safe. He had 3 volunteer instructors in the class to monitor us, effectively making it a 3:1 ratio of student to instructor, which was extremely helpful once we went to the range. If you’re scared to try, don’t worry, the smaller .22 Ruger provided at the range is easy enough to handle for men and women, but if you want more power (like I did) you can rent at the range. Be warned though… a .40 cal IS a lot of power. (Lesson learned). Needless to say, if you simply want become comfortable with a firearm, understand how to safely use, load, unload, rack and fire, then this is the class for you. The absolute best first step to firearm safety and shooting with top class instructors. You will NOT fall asleep in this course and will want to return for more advanced training.

I attended a beginner’s firearm basic training class with Shoot Safe Learning a few years ago, and had a great time. It was fun learning the technical terms for my firearm and picking up on tips from the NRA-​certified teachers to improve my accuracy and level of comfort operating and maintaining my gun. The classes go for a while though, so I would suggest you eat beforehand or bring a snack and a drink with you. It helps to take the Handgun Certification exam right after the class while the information is vivid and fresh in your mind.
I fully credit the instructors with helping me save a friend’s life — it was in the Shoot Safe class where I first learned about Hang Fires (when your firearm experiences a delay between when you squeeze the trigger and the gunpowder ignites to propel the bullet). I took a friend who was a first time shooter along with me when I went to my favorite range. We were shooting a Beretta 92FS, the US Army’s standard issue sidearm and a long time staple in law enforcement with a track record of reliability. We had no expectation of gun failure.
My friend lined up his target and squeezed off a shot, but there was just a click and nothing happened. He stopped pointing the firearm down range and started to examine it close to his face to see if some part had messed up. I suddenly remembered what the instructors taught me about Hang Fires, and quickly raced over, grabbed the gun and pointed it down range again. About 5 seconds later the firearm went off! If I hadn’t done what I had done thanks to Shoot Safe’s lessons, my friend would possibly have been killed by a fatal error in judgement due to inexperience.
So really, thank you Shoot Safe!

So… I just finished taking the Skill Builder Pistol course and the instructor, Edmund, was awesome as usual. There were only 6 people in the class, which was perfect for me to get the personal attention that I needed. It was fun, informative, and I feel much more comfortable safely handling a gun. Dirk and Jim were the 2 other very knowledgeable instructors who were assisting us. I plan to sign up for the home defense class next. Thank you Shoot Safe Learning!

What a great experience! A friend and I took the introductory Defensive Shotgun course. It was both fun and informative. The instructors Edmund, Kent, and Morad made the class very enjoyable. Using the information they provided, I feel safer and more educated in the use of my shotgun to defend myself and my family. I look forward to taking additional classes in the future. If you’re going to shoot, you’d better learn to Shoot Safe!

I have gone to a couple of shooting ranges while I’ve lived in the East Coast– it was fun, but as I’ve mentioned, «it was just for fun» (shooting lil cans, teddy bears, bottles, you get the idea)
Moved out here and as I am getting older and realizing that my prince charming/​knight in a shining armor won’t be showing up anytime soon, I’ve come to a realization that I needed to protect myself— not saying that I shall take up on taekwondo or a krav maya class but via our 2^nd amendment–
I mean is there a more sure way to protect oneself than this? I think not.
So, decided that first thing’s first– learning to properly handle a gun PRIOR to buying one– when I Unilocaled, I wasn’t too sure what to think because there weren’t too many reviews, however, although there were only a few, they were absolutely amazing! so decided to give it a try– and boy o boy! am I glad I did!!!
The main instructor, Edmund introduced himself as well as others– Shelby, Kent, Jim, Pete, then made all of us, about 20+ students introduce ourselves– guess to break the ice a bit, although it was quite awkward.
The class covered about safety, how to properly handle a gun via lecture as well as hands on. After about 2 hours or so of lecture (which I’d be falling asleep if it was a boring lecture type of deal, but we were having such an awesome time) it was time for us to go over and learn how to shoot– FO REAL
We were all given ear plugs and goggles then began our shooting practice–
First– white sheet of paper– 20 rounds
Second– bullseye sheet– 20 rounds
Third and Final– bullseye sheet– 10 rounds
My hands were sweaty and clammy all day but when it was actual time for the real thing, I was having a blast! no pun intended :)
I owe it all to my hhhhaaammmazzing instructor Kent whom coached me all 3 times and was extremely patient and thorough guiding me through that I did the BEST out of all the students and received the honorary hat!
Yes, a chick WONNNNNNNNN!!! take that boys~ lol
I am planning on purchasing a gun soon, so I will most definitely be attending more classes fo sho! actually signing up for next saturday’s course– on «how to choose a gun.» I cannot waiiiiitttttttttt!
One thing– the classes do run a tad longer than what it states on the website– guess depending on how many students sign up and whatnot, but it’s definitely worth it and so much fun! found a new hobby, albeit an expensive one!

This was way better and informational than I expected. Edward the instructor is great and conducts his class in a friendly and cordial atmosphere. I will for sure take further classes for Home Defense & Skill Level training. I can only recommend this.

Great place to learn to shoot!

If you’re looking for a good school in the South Bay area, you should try taking a few classes at Shoot Safe Learning which is affiliated with the Sharp Shooter shooting range in Torrance.
Ever since purchasing my first firearm last year, I’ve taken a few courses and have really enjoyed myself while learning a lot. Edmund, the instructor, is really a cool guy and also very knowledgeable and proficient when it comes to firearms. He shares so much great information and does it in an entertaining manner making class really fun.
The last class I took was the Conceal Carry class which was very educational. We even had an opportunity to shoot a few rounds under the watchful eyes of the instructors to give us good pointers and tips and how to better develop a more accurate shot. I think that’s important because you don’t want to develop a bad habit but learn the correct and basic fundamentals to really perfect your skills over your lifetime.
I’ve also taken an NRA Class through the school where we went to an outdoor range in Santa Clarita. This is probably the most fun and most memorable firearm class I’ve taken because we were able to learn various techniques and tactical moves. We were also able to try our hand at earning an NRA certificate by doing a series of drills while timed and I can proudly say that I was able to earn a certificate for myself.
So if you’re just a beginner or even someone who’s been shooting for a while and looking to perfect your skills and enhance your education on firearms, I would recommend taking a few classes here at the school. The costs for classes are reasonable and most classes are held on the weekends. There’s a schedule of the classes at their website.
So give them a «shot» because I guarantee that you’ll have a complete «blast» ;)

This place rocks! I have taken several courses here and Edmund is a great teacher and the other instructors (Kent & Adam) that asist are very nice and patient as well. I originally thought that I would be the only girl in the class but that was not the case at all. The class had an equal amount of men and women and it was a very safe and fun environment! I think every women should empower herself and take these classes;)

Edmund & his team are excellent ! You are learning the right way to shoot in a safe environment. Great for women & men. Looking forward to taking a few more classes to improve my skills. Very good customer service & fun too.

Great classes! I look forward to taking more as I’ve signed up for a few this summer!
Highly recommended, you won’t regret it! You will enjoy yourself while being trainned by great instructors!
Try at least one class!

Took the NRA 1^st Steps class on the 12÷15÷12 and it was great! The instructors, Edmund, Kent, Adam, and Rocky were very friendly and knowledgeable.
I was a little apprehensive being a girl in a firearms training class and because I’d only fire a gun once before and I had practically zero knowledge on how to safely handle a firearm but I was happy to find that I was a few ladies in there and that they never make you feel less than because of what you do know.
I had the impression that they really enjoy teaching and were completely willing and dedicated to helping their students gain the safe handling techniques.
I left the class feeling so much more confident and found out that I’m a decent shot :-)
I had so much fun and I definitely plan on taking the more classes to build my skills.

I recently signed up based on the Unilocal Reviews. The first steps pistol class with Edmund was as good as people were saying. Here is the rundown:
The instructors are solid, approachable and patient. I felt that I was learning all the basics I would need and then some. If you are looking for a basic skill refresher or a complete ground-​up instruction this is a great class. They had 4 instructors for a class of about 20 and each was well experienced and full of knowledge (support instructors include a veteran officer that is very solid to learn from as well)
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Re Sharpshooter
Sharpshooter doesn’t feel like a luxury spa but it does the job. Along with the class works great. If you are new to ranges and want a lot of supervision or support (outside of class) and the latest modern equipment might want to start somewhere else, but really nothing wrong with it, and the broken-​in atmosphere is kinda cool for a range. Heard the comments but when I was there people at the counter were more friendly than many of the ranges I’ve been to since. Bottom line is I’ll be back.
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Ok I digress —
For 100 bucks this is class is a steal — includes about 50 rounds of live fire training with an instructor alongside. Also the instructors are knowledgable, cool, and mellow, would be fine recommending it to any of my my family or friends.

Have taken a couple of courses with Edmund, and each time has been a great experience. Edmund has the experience and knowledge capable of training you and pushing your skill set with a firearm to the next level. His classes are usually assisted by a number of other instructors to ensure everyone gets ample amount of attention. Compare to other training available around the Los Angeles area, this is well worth it.

Sweet way to spend a Saturday morning. Went in for the NRA Pistol Orientation, which covered the basics in stance, gun safety, gun handling, and also gave you packets of stuff to go home and read. The class cost $ 100 and I signed up online on whim. There were about 11 people in the class and 4 instructors (1 came late). The primary instructor was a guy named Edmund who had a stock of geriatric jokes and was constantly catching himself in anti-​California gun law moments. («…uh, I shouldn’t say anymore.»)
The class runs from 10:30−1:30 (we got out at 2) and involved a lot of emphasis on safety, correct handling and just getting familiar with the guns. There was a variety of ages and backgrounds, from retirees to students and dads with their daughters. I liked that they took their time to cover the basics slowly which made me feel comfortable asking questions (since no one wants to look like the slow mule holding back the class). I wish that we had a bit more time to try dismantling and cleaning the guns but I could understand why time was limited. Actual shooting involved 20 rounds at a blank page, 20 at a target and 10 to be «scored». Highest score got a prize.
I really enjoyed the environment, although it was not on my list of favorite ranges. If you let them know you’re interested in a certain pistol, they’ll let you try them out for free as long as you pay for ammo (box of 9 mm cost me $ 16). They offer a lot of other courses too and I’ll probably be back for an intermediate course. All in all, fun experience for novice shooters or people who have never handled a gun.

Took the NRA 1^st steps class today. It was not only enjoyable (relaxed atmosphere), but very informative. All of the instructors were very knowledgeable and gave great tips for improvement. I left feeling more confident with firearms. don’t say weapon or you’ll get booed. and look forward to developing my skills. Edmund is the best!
I guarantee that I’ll be back for home defense and skill building.

Received my NRA Pistol Orientation certificate through this school and was more than satisfied with the course. The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly and the fees are quite reasonable. The only reason for my 4 stars instead of 5 is because I’m not a huge fan of the shooting range where the classes take place.