Training Near Petaluma?

[aardvark9]

I'm looking for recommendations for quality handgun training near Petaluma or Marin County. Since I'm introducing my wife and teenage kids to it and would like to fix some of my own bad habits, I'm interested in working with someone who covers beginners to intermediate shooters. I'd prefer something where it's more individualized covering general use, safety, form, technique, precision, etc. I'm good with private lessons or small groups. I'm not necessarily looking at any sort of certification for myself but would like to work with someone who is well-regarded in working on building an assortment of skills. Eventually I'd like to work on long gun and shotgun stuff too. We have hardware already but I'm always receptive to working with their recommended training equipment. I typically go to Circle S but I'm open to range practice elsewhere, but would prefer to keep it in the North Bay if possible. If it's the right instructor/coach, it might be a longer term engagement.

If any of you have recommendations for appropriate coaching/training in the North Bay, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[tworock]

There are a number of reputable trainers in the north bay. Start with the list from Sonoma County Sheriff’s approved trainers.

Concealed Weapons Permits — Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

www.sonomasheriff.org

 

[H. Bowman]

I have not been to trainings with either of them, but used to live in the area and know the folks at both Rinkor Arms and G4 Firearms and would feel comfortable recommending either of them.

 

[H. Bowman]

There are a number of reputable trainers in the north bay. Start with the list from Sonoma County Sheriff’s approved trainers.

Concealed Weapons Permits — Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

www.sonomasheriff.org

Oh yea, Titan Protective also. I'd probably put Jammey above the other two in recommendations.

ETA: ha, I've been gone from there a while. Apparently Rinkor Arms is closed. Surprising, they were always very busy when I was there. I bought several dozen from them.

 

[aardvark9]

Has anyone worked with AAO (Guerneville & Petaluma)? Just asking because they're local.

 

[oneaudiopro]

Showket training is close by and do their training at Richmond gun club

 

[H. Bowman]

Has anyone worked with AAO (Guerneville & Petaluma)? Just asking because they're local.

AAO has Bryan as the name, and Bryan was the main guy at Rinkor. No clue if that's the same one though.

 

[Pmarq]

Highly recommend Big Ranch in Napa and G4 Firearms in Windsor.

 

[Husker415]

I always recommend Paladin Tactical and Threat Scenarios. Both outfitters stress safety first, they make days fun while challenging you, and instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to help you stay safe and improve skills.

 

[doggman61]

I have taken a few classes from G4 firearms and they were all great. Had a friend take a private lessons from them and he went from horrendous to not too bad.

 

[beenawhile]

AAO has Bryan as the name, and Bryan was the main guy at Rinkor. No clue if that's the same one though.

Not the same guy. I used AAO for m ccw recert, great class. A coworker used him for a regular class and really liked it.