Defense Shot

John, his family, and his staff are great instructors. The job gets done safely and well, without the artificial stress some instructors impart. The range is perfect this time of year.

This is the best CCW class in the area. El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento counties can receive their training for their CCW here. The team is very knowledgeable and run a very fun and stress free class. The Daniels family are ex law enforcement with more than 30 years of experience. They have many stories of real life scenarios they experienced used as examples during instruction. I’ve taken multiple classes that they’ve offered from new certification, renewal, and multi-state certification. They offer many more classes for beginners, AR15, and advanced training.

I have taken all of the Defense Shot courses and have enjoyed them all. They are a good time, but more importantly informative and I have learned a great deal from all of the classes. I now regularly use Defense Shot for all my CCW renewals. The only course I have yet to take is the rifle course, which as soon as I get an opportunity, I will sign up. I can't say enough good things about John and his staff. I am a customer for life.
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Loved this class so much that I bought a gift certificate from this company for my dad for Father’s Day! The instructor is a great teacher and had a ton of useful and practical information for real life situations. He also made me a far better shooter with just a few simple tips. I will come back to this company for any of my shooting training needs. 10/10 highly recommended.

John is great, good knowledge, teaching, and one on one instruction. The shooting range is well put together. Highly recommend taking a class from him.

Yet again, hands down the BEST CCW class in El Dorado County. Probably the best in the greater Sacramento area. John and his family are great! They make sure you have a good time along with getting everything done necessary to carry safely. Thank you John, Heather and Family!

I have been renewing my CCW with Defense Shot for years , and every time I attend I learn new stuff. I’ve also taken multiple shooting classes that have taught me a lot! John and Heather are fantastic and I will be retuning every two years only to Defense Shot! Do I recommend them? Yes! Absolutely!

John, Heather and their team nailed it! My wife has been timid with handling defense weapons in the house (no matter how safe and clear). And having never shot before, she needed the confidence of a professional training environment to get over her fears.

We took the beginners class together so we could get over that while also getting the extra benefit of being able to do it together. We both loved it and the entire experience - she now has the confidence to feel safe, secure and accurate... and I have to admit, it certainly was a boost for me too and help me realize areas where I could improve too.

How good was it? Well, we immediately signed up for the Utah non-resident CCW without even having to think about it. All of the great information and recommendations about the local county sheriff's CCW process have been spot on too. I got the process started right after the training, made an appointment with the sheriff's office , and was able to knock off 2 months of wait time just now - thanks to their expertise insider knowledge of the process and recommendations.

Can't wait to get that notch taken care of and finish getting through the local CCW process. Thanks to all of Defense Shot's help though, it looks like that is going to be much sooner, than later.

I highly recommend Defense Shot for all of your training needs (I haven't taken the advanced or intermediate yet, but they are on my to do list) and I am so glad we got started with them. It couldn't have been easier, safer or better - they blew away all of our expectations.

The training that my wife and I have received from Defense Shot is excellent. After receiving our initial CCW training from Defense Shot, for CA and for the AZ and UT CCWs, we have returned, repeatedly, to Defense Shot for our CCW renewals and additional training.
The quality of the training (attention to detail, enjoyable environment and helpful instruction) is top notch. We have also taken the higher level training courses, not just to learn more and improve our shooting skills but, because they are so much fun.
I highly recommend Defense Shot for anyone looking to obtain their CCW and/or to improve their overall shooting skills.

I've been through several of Johns courses plus CCW renewal, Always informative, always pick up something new each time I go. Safe, thorough, no stress and very enjoyable. I would recommend John's courses to anyone.

It’s time for me to renew again and have to say—-I am looking forward to seeing John squared again. Always enjoy their class whether it’s the group class or 1on 1 which is a really good skills experience! I would recommend that to anyone wanting ing to go up a notch!!

John and the Defense Shot team were excellent. All of the CCW training was exactly as expected based on the plentiful information on their website. EVERYTHING worked exactly how John said it would. This is a great training opportunity and I highly recommend to my family and friends.

First time taking the renewal course here. I thought John taught a great class. He gave shooting fundamental tips to each participant and provided a ton of information, on what I consider the most important instruction for a CCW holder, scenario type situations that take place in the real world. Great insight from a former LEO. Serene setting in the hills and a really comfortable atmosphere. Definitely will be back.

The information was informative and easy going. We laughed, we learned, we all really enjoyed the class with a positve delivery and sound advice. I have already recommended this class to several friends and will be sending my wife and daughters for more education and feeling more confident with their handgun.

Informative, understanding and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed taking my CCW class. Very affordable but I would not just take the class for California. They offer a class for multiple states and I will be going back for that.

The best class I’ve ever taken! Engaging, informative and I can’t wait to refer all my friends and family that would be interested in going to DefenseShot. John and his team are GREAT!

Good training with knowledgeable family. Questions were welcomed. The wife and I had a good time. We signed up for an additional class.

Great instructor!! I learned more in the short time that I was in his class than I had learned from a previous instructor over several days. Definitely will go back.

No matter what level shooting skills you have they treat you with respect and are all very nice and patient people.I had a lot of fun learning at the range.Highly recommended !

Exceptional instructors!!!
You’ll be amazed!!!
I highly recommend Defenseshot . Should be your 1st choice for instruction and certifications!!!