Any recommendations for firearms (AR/Shotgun) training in Norcal (South Bay/San Jose)?

[yatzooa]

Hey CAgunners! Do any folks have recommendations for firearms training in Norcal/South Bay area? For context, I'm not new to shooting firearms and I do shoot USPSA (Carry Optics), so I'm used to shooting handguns on the move. I'm not new to AR/Shotguns either, but most of my experience with AR/Shotguns are on a static range, which is why I think this area needs the most work.

I'm looking to learn more about home defense with an AR/Shotgun and the knowledge/thinking behind why I should do this or that. I was considering Alpha Dog Tactical for the longest time, but the owner is moving out of California so that's a no go.

Other places that I've considered:
Manzano Tactical
Saber Tactics

So yeah, any folks have rec's on where to train or where to NOT train? Would love to hear everyone's experiences. Thanks!

 

[Husker415]

look into Momarch Defense, an hour east of San Jose on some private land. If you prove safe, you can get busy out there. Brian is understandably wound tight, but a really cool guy if take it for what it’s worth.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Reeds Indoor range in San Jose has a shotgun classs and used to have AR class. LEO Defense out of Livermore has both kinds of classes you are looking for.

 

[Joker67]

look into Momarch Defense, an hour east of San Jose on some private land. If you prove safe, you can get busy out there. Brian is understandably wound tight, but a really cool guy if take it for what it’s worth.

He had a bad rep but some reputable shooters and instructors I know took the shot gun course and said it was legit. I missed it last year but plan on it this year.

 

[Husker415]

Brian is an intense dude, gets a bad rap from people that get their panties in a bunge. He is legit, knows & teaches the how, what and why. I have not taken his shotgun course, but he has the right set up for it, as I have camped out a few times there for his rifle courses. You will learn and have fun.