Spectrolite Defense is geared towards introducing beginners and new gun owners to firearms safety and fundamentals.
We are a minority and woman owned small business offering private firearms instruction and education to new shooters and gun owners in the San Francisco Bay Area.
For those new to firearms, it can be intimidating and hard to know where to start. We offer professional and approachable training and education in an inclusive, non-intimidating environment. Our focus is on safety and fundamentals.
Reviews
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My husband and I had the pleasure of a private 3 hour beginner handgun course with Kelly. My husband has had experience shooting guns, but I on the other hand... read more knew absolutely nothing about guns and was extremely anxious prior to the course.
Kelly upon meeting was very warm and friendly. She immediately gave us properly fitted safety glasses and ear protection prior to entering the private range. Her course was very nicely paced with lots of pertinent information on gun safety & etiquette, how guns actually work on the mechanical level, how to take it apart, and the most exciting part... how to properly fire one!!! She uses diagrams and hands-on activities for us to get us used to holding the real thing.
We also had a chance to try a few other handguns including Kelly's personal handgun she uses for professional competitions. She walked us through how to eventually get our own handguns. There were never silly or stupid questions with Kelly, she is a professional and we never ever felt patronized for our lack of knowledge. She is also very safety conscious, and corrected any bad safety habits immediately.
Kelly is a gifted instructor and was so patient with me especially when my forearms and shoulders were getting quite fatigued from shooting. It was quite a novel but THRILLING experience for me and a fun date with my husband! Would recommend Kelly to anyone anxious about the idea of guns!!
1/06/2024Kelly is a great instructor - she takes her time, no question is too stupid, and you should be able to leave with your FSC by the end of the... read more class. She not only teaches you the basics of safety but coaches on your grip and stance, and makes sure you know how to break a gun down and clean it. Even better, when it comes time to shoot, Kelly takes you to the range on their off day, so you are likely to be the only one there, or sharing space with others who are new to firearms. I highly recommend her.
12/26/2023I highly recommend Kelly for anybody looking to improve their skills with a firearm or those looking to learn the fundamentals from scratch. I was someone who never had held... read more a firearm before, and by the time we got to the range, I felt very comfortable with the fundamentals she taught me. Her teaching is very high level and efficient! It made shooting, and foremost, the safety behind it a breeze!!
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Kelly is an excellent and patient teacher. She is clearly very safety-conscious, and stresses safe handling of weapons. I recommend her without reservation.
10/24/2023kelly is awesome. super friendly and patient. took the fear out of firearms. my wife and i had a great time.
10/19/2023Wanted to get my FSC for some time now. So excited when my sister told me about a local woman owned business I was excited to check it out. Pricing... read more is reasonable. Scheduling was quick and prompt.
Kelly was welcoming and professional. The class started on time and she was great in breaking down information. She was open and honest about answering questions. After taking the course I felt prepared and confident in basic laws and Firearm handling and safety.
The practical was awesome. She offered some great pointers. After implementing suggestions I was able to see an immediate improvement in my shooting accuracy. I left filling confident and with a plan. I will highly recommend Kelly for any woman or person who my have little to no experience with firearms.
Kelly is friendly, professional, patient and gives suggestions that is practical and customized to your needs. I strongly recommend Kelly and will certainly look forward to using her services in the future.
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Kelly gave me the best private course on gun and safety control, which literally took me from fearing guns to actually find them interesting and useful tools on trained and... read more responsible hands.
4/27/2023My private lesson with Kelly was amazing. I signed up for Spectrolite as a relatively new gun owner, looking to improve my understanding of gun safety, accuracy at the range,... read more and get familiar with gun maintenance. She is a gifted teacher and thoughtfully and thoroughly walked me through an overview of how to handle, clean, and shoot a 9mm and revolver.
She had tons of tips and best practices for handling and accuracy. I learned a ton and had a blast! I'd highly recommend Spectrolite to anyone looking to boost their firearm knowledge and skills.
4/02/2023Kelly is a fantastic instructor. I cannot recommend this training enough. She is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely detailed oriented. I would highly recommend her for beginners, as well as experienced... read more folks looking to sharpen their skill sets. Kelly takes a down to earth approach, infuses a nice sense of humor - while offering a comprehensive training! - Rafael
3/28/2023