Tactical Training Associates

these guys just went out of business and the website is closed. too bad as the training was excellent.

I attended Level1 Pistol Course in Sep. 2014.
Previous reviews are accurate and there is little I can add that hasn’t already been written.
Bob, Dave and Pat are awesome instructors. They made the experience educational, practical and fun. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to learn about guns, gun safety and become more accurate pistol shooter.

Quality public school education.

AMAZING!
I recently took the Level I Pistol class and it was an amazing experience. I can honestly say this class really reassured, corrected and improved my fundamentals. Bob, Dave and Pat are amazing instructors who really give fantastic informative insight on what you need to do individually to improve on safely putting rounds where you want them. And the range is a BEAUTIFUL place to enjoy the sound of falling brass.
It is pretty intimidating at first when you have three bad ass gentlemen instructing you. Bob, Dave, and Pat completely alleviated the nervousness with good clean public school humor and made me feel as comfortable as could be. Never once did I feel unsafe, or unsure that these instructors would be able to safely manage the 20 or so students in our class. I was very impressed with the attention to detail they displayed with each individual and being able to give quick but precise instructions to easily fix your marksmanship. I can honestly say I have improved a tremendous amount because of their instruction. They didn’t just go through the motions, they explained when and WHY you perform certain functions and really get it in your head with repetitive but diverse drills that always bring you back to the basic fundamentals. I enjoyed the class tremendously and will definitely be returning to take many more of their classes!
The range was simply amazing! The platform is outdoors, it was well kept and clean, and feels almost secluded which i enjoyed. It was large enough for each student and instructor to move safely, and also be able to see what was going on. And did i mention how beautiful It was? It was very gracious and I’m thankful for being able to use such a great facility.
All in all, it was an AMAZING experience. Awesome team of instructors, great facility and it was fun as well as safe and educational. What more could you ask for?

This was my first tactical training course and I have to say these guys were fantastic! I was at first a little nervous because we were shooting next too each other but everyone was very safe and if you weren’t, Bob, Dave and Pat were there to let you know. SAFETY is a very big thing and was drilled into our heads.
Bob, Dave, and Pat are fantastic instructors. These guys are VERY knowledgeable. They helped me get better with shooting with my pistol by giving me immediate feedback. I attended the class with Craig K and Sharon G. and I have to agree with there assessment as well.
I would like to see if I can take the Level 2 pistol course but it seems that I can learn something new even if I can take the Level 1 course again. Thank you Bob, Dave, and Pat for making a fun and funny Sunday afternoon. Well worth the money!
Thank you also to the Morgan Hill Police department for sharing their range.

I attended the Level 1 pistol course on Aug 10^th. I am an experienced Range shooter getting back into the sport after many years.
Dave, Bob and Patrick are fantastic instructors. They very quickly analyze what you are doing when shooting and quickly suggest ways to improve. They also keep it light hearted yet very safe at the same time, that’s a hard medium to come by.
The course itself progresses in a way to introduce/​re teach gun safety and then progresses through active shooting skills such as reloading and clearing mechanical fails.
Our class had experienced shooters and folks that had never shot before. The class progressed very well with everyone getting what they needed. The new shooters progressed very rapidly making great shot groups. What it did for me was brush away the cobwebs, provide new drills to practice and really built confidence in core skills around drawing, presentation and sight acquisition plus fixed some trigger pull issues I was having.
Also thanks to Morgan Hill PD for letting the classes happen at their range. Good work was happening and many people were improving and becoming safer in our class. Highly recommend!

I attended their Level 1 pistol class on June 22, 2014.
Bob, Dave, and Patrick are outstanding instructors. They instill knowledge and confidence with large doses of safety.
I learned more in this 8 hours than I did in 6 years in the military, including 4 tours in Vietnam.
I will definitely be back for more classes.

First and foremost, a huge THANK YOU to the Morgan Hill Police Department and the Morgan Hill Chief of Police. These classes are conducted on a closed, private, departmental range that is used by the Morgan Hill PD. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to receive civilian training in a facility like this.
I have attended both Carbine 1 and Pistol 1 with Tactical Training Associates. If you want real word, practical weapons training, look no further. Pat, Dave, and Bob do an incredible job working with students of varying experience levels with an emphasis on SAFETY first. At no point did I feel unsafe on the firing line, off the firing line, or otherwise. The wealth of knowledge that the instructors draw from is nothing short of immense. I was challenged quite a bit in both classes, but as many others who have left reviews point out, the instructors take the time to make sure that every student has a thorough understanding of each area of the training being given. I will continue to support these guys and take as many classes as they are willing to offer.
Pat, Dave, and Bob, thanks again!

I attended the Level 1 Tactical Pistol Class on 5÷24÷2014. I’m a newcomer to handguns with the NRA Basic Pistol Class and four hours of additional instruction (plus 5 – 6 range trips) prior to attending this class.
Bob and Pat were the instructors for this class. Both have extensive experience in law enforcement including a great deal of training experience. This was obvious from the strong emphasis on safety from the moment the class started until day’s end. I never felt uncomfortable being on the line with total strangers during rapid fire exercises including magazine reloads.
The class covers a lot of material and the instructors stressed that we were getting exposed to these skills, but that it would take a great deal of practice to become proficient. Most of the skills don’t require live fire; the class equips the students with the basic knowledge to improve these skills with frequent, at-​home practice.
The instructors were very quick to identify and correct individual issues without impeding the overall pace of the class. Students of all levels, I believe, were comfortable in the environment.
A special thanks to the Morgan Hill Police Department, and the Police Chief in particular, for supporting the development of safe, responsible handgun owners by allowing civilian instruction at the department range.

I attended the Level 1 Tactical Pistol Course on 3÷23÷14, and I would recommend this class to anyone looking to improve their knowledge in safety and operation of a handgun.
These guys are LEGIT trainers with a focus on proper operation and safety as #1 priority. I am a new shooter and felt 100% safe with Pat, Bob, and Shawn monitoring a class of 15 – 20 people. I also feel much more confident in operation and use of my firearm in general range use and self-​defense situations. There is training in both target and combat /​real world applications, and I found this extremely useful (and awesome!).
The class is 8 – 9 hours and packed full of great info. Practice is necessary to maintain the skills you learn here, and I plan on attending further classes to learn more and improve.
Thanks to the Morgan Hill Chief of Police for permission to use their range. This training is amazing and the reviews here tell the story. Now go train!

I recently took the Tactical Carbine 1 class and had a great time. The class was run well with professional instructors that have your (and their) safety in mind. It was a large class with 19 people which limited our time on the line but it felt like everyone got the attention they needed. The instructors Bob, Pat, Dave and Heidi? were great. Funny guys with good knowledge, real world experience and truly interested in wanting you to learn. The range was private and easy to train on. I liked the opportunity to shoot 100 and 300 yards along with the closer in drills we did. They do run the class ran or shine. It was cold and drizzly but it just added to the experience of handling your rifle in not so perfect conditions. Dress for the weather and bring lots of mags and ammo. You’ll learn lots and have fun doing it. I’m looking forward to the intermediate and advanced classes!

I attended the Carbine Level 1 class yesterday Feb 9. Weather was misty sometimes light rain but you know what, who cares. Enjoyed it just as much as all others.
As with each class your preconceived notions of what you think you know go out the window and you leave with a better understanding for the weapon, in this case it was the AR15 platform. When you feel safe in an environment of 20 strangers all carrying carbines you know the class is run well.
Lots of information to absorb and practice, the best part is now I get to go online and buy more gear that works properly Ha! Ha!
Can’t wait for Level 2. Bob, Pat and Dave awesome job as always.
Tom

My wife and I attendeded the level 1 pistol class this weekend. My wife has never had any formal training on firearms. I’ve had some training. We had a great time. Dave, Bob, and Pat did an excellent job teaching firearms safety and operation. It was a very relaxed class with a lot of useful informatiion. We shot approximately 200+ rounds. By the end of the day my wife was more comfortable and confident using a firearm. I would highly recommend this class to new shooters and for those shooters needing a refresher course, and for couples.
And on a side note, eat lunch at the BBQ café located at the main lodge. They have a tasty tri tip sandwich.

I took the Level 1 Carbine class on 10÷13÷13. As always, Pat and Dave (Bob wasn’t around, maybe due to the small class size) gave excellent training while keeping it fun and interesting.
The lecture /​discussion in the morning (fairly long, it continued until 11:15 or so) was very informative, with many questions coming from the students. Pat also took apart the loaner AR and also showed us how to clean it. I aIways find these demonstrations interesting because everyone cleans their guns a bit differently. I always pick up a tip or two.
After lunch, we literally shot for nearly four hours straight, culminating in a test /​shoot-​off which yours truly got lucky and won. :-) After the longish discussion in the morning, I wasn’t sure about the trigger time we’d get, but I think I shot roughly 340 rounds, including the 40 rounds I shot at the metal target 65 yards away during the «unloading» period at the end. :-)
Good times. If you’re in the south bay and looking for some firearms training, check them out.

It’s a simple yet elegant range. 10 lanes, decent setup for day or night range, and well away from any neighbors (cattle aside).

I’ve done a lot of shooting at the range and I’ve owned firearms for a couple of years but have never really had any formal training. After completing my first firearms training class (tactical pistol level 1) yesterday I regret not having done it earlier. Bob, Dave, and Pat instructed the class and they were great. The class ranged from complete beginners with no experience to seasoned target shooters, young and old, men and women. The mixed bunch was no challenge for the three instructors, and they adapted with ease to the different skill levels of each student. Safety was the emphasis through out the day making the learning experience that much more comfortable considering we’re dealing with firearms.
Firearms can be intimidating to new shooters, and the thought of taking a class can be even scarier. You worry that you’ll embarass yourself, or maybe the instructors will be too hard and expect too much of you. This class is nothing like that. It moves at a pace that’s comfortable for every skill level and those who need extra help or attention get it.
I learned a lot, had fun, and met some good people. I learned what to practice and HOW to practice thanks to Pat, Dave and Bob. I look forward to taking their level 2 class sometime in the near future.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I’m a relatively new gun owner who has been to a range probably 10 times over the last 5 years (just with some friends.) I just completed the Level 1 Tactical Pistol with Tactical Training Associates and if I could give these guys 6 stars, I absolutely would.
Pat, Dave and Bob are great instructors — completely focused on safety and very deliberate instruction, but also able to have a lot of fun with the class along the way. We had 18 students today, and it was amazing to see the progress every single one of us made over the course of the 8 hours.
The parts I loved most about the class were the totally practical lessons they gave. This wasn’t a «stand with your feet in exactly this position, hold your arms precisely this way, then pull the trigger» kind of class. Rather, we heard a lot more of «in the real world, this is the kind of situation you might find yourself in, and here’s how you can safely use what you’re learning to deal with it.» Just the type of real life, honest training I was hoping for.
I’ll be back for Intermediate Tactical Pistol as soon as I can get some practice time in at the range, to hone all the skills I learned today! Count this as one completely satisfied student.
(Also big thanks to the Morgan Hill Chief of Police for letting us use their range for the course!)

As a first time gun owner, I felt strongly about getting good instructions on how to safely handle a gun, be a responsible gun owner and also proper shooting techniques. Tactical Training Associates did an outstanding job in the L1 Pistol course in meeting those goals.
First and foremost, there’s a huge emphasis placed on safety, which I appreciate very much. Guns are always checked to make sure they’re unloaded by multiple people prior to leaving the firing range, live rounds and dummy rounds (for loading practices) were kept separate on opposite ends of the area, etc. The group was closely monitored and action immediately taken by instructors if any unsafe (mostly unintentional) behavior were observed.
The course was well run and well organized, with each set of instructions or skills building on top of the last. Pat, Dave and Bob are excellent teachers and work very well together. It is clear that the course material was well thought out with little down time and each exercise had a specific purpose. On top of that, Pat, Dave and Bob are a funny and entertaining group, weaving in stories from their collective law enforcement experience to re-​enforce skills being taught. They were engaging and kept my attention for the full 8 hours.
The size of our group was manageable and just right for three instructors, and we had plenty of opportunity to practice and to shoot during the latter half of the course (expect to fire anywhere from 250 to 300 rounds).
Highly recommended. I’ll be attending other classes offered by Tactical Training Solutions in the future.

I am a first time gun owner and took the Shotgun I class last weekend. I cant begin to tell you how much knowledge I“ve gained from this course. Tactical Training Associates did an outstanding job making me feel more comfortable in handling my firearm and taught me how properly and safely load, clear and shoot my home defense shotgun.
Bob, Pat and Dave are great instructors. They are actually a really funny group of guys that puts safety first. They’ll tell you stories from their experience in law enforcement that will reinforce what you are learning. You’ll also be consistently reminded of all the range safety rule firmly.
Some tips if you are taking a course:
Bring Sun Screen… you’ll be in the sun most of the day
Wear a hat
Bring Snacks
Bring a folding chair
Bring drinks (they provide water)
Bring an ammo pouch (that you can wear on your belt)
Bring lunch or you can buy lunch at Shooters grill at the Coyote Creek or you make the 8 minute drive back to Cochran Rd for fast food.

Just finished the shotgun class and I had a great time. As usual, safety was paramount, though personalities were casual and friendly. Dave, Pat and Bob work very well together to keep the range safe and not once did anything make me nervous. Their instruction is all logical and sound and by the end of the day my skills with a shotgun had improved drastically.
The class size remained small and manageable and there was no downtime like I’ve experienced in some classes by other instructors.
I will certainly be attending more classes in the future.