International Tactical Training Seminars Inc. — Attraction in Los Angeles

I will start off and say I am a small Asian woman who never thought I'd be interested in guns or feel a need to own one. I'm a standup comedian, and most of my time is spent writing or performing dick jokes around town. However, last year, I was violently attacked by a stalker in front of a comedy club. He bashed me in the head with a metal water bottle, and I believe if other people weren't around, he would have killed me. The experience left me shaken, and numerous people told me that a restraining order was not enough for protection. I needed to learn self-defense.

I decided to try ITTS based on their online reviews. I was nervous about what the classes or people would be like, but I immediately was put at ease. Everyone I encountered, from instructors to students, were respectful, safe and inclusive.

I started with Handgun 1, and I knew nothing about handguns and was actually scared of them. However, ITTS breaks everything down into manageable steps, and by the end of the course, I was able to safely handle a firearm. Because I was so brand new, I took Handgun 1 again to really hone the skills, and this time, I brought my 85 year-old neighbor with me. She was interested in guns but had never shot one before in her life. At the range, she discovered she was not physically able to handle a firearm or withstand being outdoors for too long, so she sat the rest of the class in the canopy. I was worried that she was going to have a bad experience, but I was surprised when she RAVED about how patient and kind everyone had treated her. She said she learned a lot about guns from talking to everyone, and the course was one of the best experiences of her life.

So far, I have taken Handgun 1 and 2, and I plan to continue on with other courses. The irony that I feel safer around guns and gun owners than at a comedy club is not lost on me, but I can't say enough wonderful things about ITTS. Don't be like me and wait until AFTER a traumatic event to learn to...

If you're like me, you came here to figure out if they are worth the money. Obviously there are hundreds (probably thousands?) of other options for firearms training courses in the Southern California area. In short, the answer is yes, ITTS is absolutely worth the coin. They aren't the cheapest, and they aren't the priciest. Just start here.

I have no problem paying a higher premium for superior products and/or services. But sometimes, when trying to verify whether or not the premium of a service is justified by it's quality, it can be more difficult to do, when compared to performing research on a physical product.

Although I was already familiar with firearms, and have been shooting for years, Handgun I (prerequisite for all courses) offered plenty of excellent fundamental knowledge and practices that build the foundation for safely operating and manipulating weapons systems. And it was a ton of fun. Dave, Scott, Joe and Mike are awesome guys.

Something to consider; just buy the package(s). I say this for two reasons.

1: You're going to have a ton of fun and want to go back for more. And considering that you're here, doing your due diligence, that would imply you are taking this training thing seriously. While Handgun I was fun and all, check out the descriptions of II, III and Advanced. Those other courses contain the knowledge and skills you are looking to acquire. Just go for it.

2: You save money by purchasing the package. Consider me the guinea pig on this one. I spent $X,XXX before ever receiving anything. Two days after attending Handgun I, I called them back and spent another $XXX. I am 100% confident that ITTS will continue to provide services that justify their pricing. This is coming from a guy that will research a $7 toothbrush for three days, prior...

My Father and I just took Defensive Handgun 1 this past weekend and it was nothing short of fantastic. Day 1 was a very informative and interesting lecture of use of force, when applicable/not applicable, weapons safety, etc. Day 2 consisted of a very direct safety briefing and lecture on proper stance, trigger press, sight alignment and the like. After a few minutes of being on the range, it is very, very apparent how critical the safety measures are taken here. There are NO chances taken and the ITTS staff are extremely attentive and direct. There were about 23 of us, so roughly one staff member per 6 students, which allowed each student to get individual attention to better their technique. With a few tips of advice and the lecture beforehand, both my Father and I were shooting the best we ever had with a handgun…and this was about 20 mins into live fire on the range. We covered so much material in one day that this review would be essay length, so I’ll keep it concise. If you have any hesitance to take this class, simply do it. Not only was it informative, but the whole crew at ITTS are friendly, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. All this made for an exceptional experience, one that was echoed by the students one after another. I seriously cannot recommend ITTS enough. 10/10. Thank you Scott, Brett, Jordan, Dave, Mike, and the entire ITTS crew for an...