Darren Harlow

Took the defensive tactical pistol one class, best shooting experience I ever had. Everyone I know who shoots, I recommend taking this class! You will learn what you need to know and what you never thought you needed to know. Darren and Marc are knowledgeable of the subject matter, easy to work with and genuinely wanted all of us to become better and think differently about shooting! More...

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Darren and his fellow instructors (and his daughter) were great. They all were very knowledgeable, were not intimidating, and made us feel comfortable. My wife and I took the Beginning class this past weekend and we had a blast! (Sorry). We were able to shoot firearms of various calibers, which put us at ease. Darren had great communication as we had to reschedule our class several times. I would highly recommend the Beginning class as an intro for those wanting to start out. We hope to take future classes with Darren and 5 Arrows. More...

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Great guys, fun to train with. If you'very never shot before, the beginners class is great. They provide everything you need in a safe environment. I highly recommend their training.

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Took the Level 1 Carbine class this past Saturday (9/17). Awesome class! Darren gave simple instruction for things that are not so simple. Instruction included pivot drills, shooting on the move and a mind dizzying team tactics drill. All were pretty damn fun! Safety 1st of course, but beyond that Darren promotes a relaxed atmosphere where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, with the phrase “That’s how you learn” stated many times after a correction. And yes.. I “learned“ quite a bit! #jokerI highly recommend this class, Darren Harlow and 5 Arrows Tactical Training! More...

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Having owned firearms for a long time, I took my family to the 5 Arrow's Tactical Training beginning shooting course because my family members kept telling me they wanted to learn to shoot.  I believe because I keep handguns in the house, the family should be knowledgeable about them.  I chose 5 Arrow's Tactical because I knew it was a reputable company and I trusted that my family would learn in a safe environment with knowledgeable instructors.  The course, which lasted about 5 hours, turned out to be a win-win as my family, including preteen/teenagers learned a great deal and I enjoyed watching (and even learned some things myself.)  The day started out with a 45 minute drive from the San Gabriel Valley to Lytle Creek in the San Bernardino Mountains - an area that is both beautiful and remote.  No distractions (other than people shooting at other ranges in the distance.)   I felt the area was conducive to relaxing and learning.   After about an hour lecture on gun safety, nomenclature, ammunition and other introductory topics, the fun really began. Right out the gate, my teens were given a chance to fire several firearms with knowledgeable instructors  assisting them in loading, positioning and firing.  All of the instructors  were friendly and NRA certified.  All guns and ammunition were supplied and included in the original cost.  After each section of shooting, the kids examined their targets with the instructors who explained why their rounds landed where they did. They were then given an opportunity to shoot the selected weapon a second time and improve!  This was an excellent learning tool and great for their confidence!    This was repeated five times with various types of handguns including a 22, 9 MM, Glock, 45 and revolver.  This allowed each individual to compare which type of handgun they were both  comfortable and proficient with.   Afterward, the class was given an unlimited opportunity to shoot 3 different types of shotguns.  Again, the variety was great and my family shot until they were exhausted!The strength of the class was learning to shoot "hands on" with knowledgeable instructors standing by.  Also, the diversity of weapons was a big plus.  Shooting several different types of weapons during a block of time really allowed for comparison and assisted individuals in finding the feel that was right for them.  For my 12 year old is was a revolver and for my 14 year old is was a 12 gauge shotgun. The class was an amazing experience.  There was nothing negative about the day, however, the pre lecture, although interesting, necessary and right on, was a bit long for teens/ pre-teens, especially the part on types of rounds/ammunition.  The part of the lecture on firearm safety was great, necessary and completely understandable to all.  As a parent, I especially liked the part of the lecture about safety, knowing your surroundings, family responsibility etc.  The beginning firearms course at 5 Arrows Tactical was a great experience and I cannot wait to take my family back for the defensive shooting class.  Anyone interested in shooting firearms should check out 5 Arrows Tactical.  We will definitely return. More...

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These guys are good. Very safe and informative. I took a private pistol class and was very pleased with results!

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I took the beginning pistol & shotgun class today. I went from never having shot a gun, to shooting several different guns and shotguns. I learned how to safely handle & shoot a gun. I recommend this class to anyone looking to start using guns. I can't wait for my next class with them! More...

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I took the 5 arrows ccw class over the weekend. Darren is a great teacher and very passionate about our 2nd amendment rights. The class was extremely informative and was set up more like a round table discussion versus an actual class. I would recommend the class to anyone who is looking to exercise their rights as a gun owner. More...

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Great training.

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Darren and the crew are great! They give an extremely educational and hands-on course while having fun too. Thanks guys!

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Went today for a handgun course. We all had an excellent time, the instructors were informative and hands on. They gave us a great foundation to build on, and put us through numerous creative drills that were challenging and rewarding. El Presidente was king, and I would have loved to drill that for 3 hours straight. But the other drills and instruction allowed us to build to a point where we could perform the higher level drills without feeling uncomfortable.HIt these guys up and get shooting! More...

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Highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their pistol skills . Great instructors, and  they make safety their number one priority. At the end of the class all students were hitting 10 inch targets at 100 yards!! Amazing ! More...

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well I took another class with 5 arrows tactical this time it was a carbine, and pistol class.being  that  I have military  background I know some stuff but training along side Darren has been excellent it's almost 1 on 1 training with your buddy you don't feel intimidated and you not training with 20 other people classes are small for that 1 on 1 feel I left wanting more had lots of fun with down to earth people. thx again

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Darren is an excellent instructor. Very low-key, very high level of information, no nonsense, no hyper-masculine BS, highly engaging and educational. We'll be back for his other classes. If he can make a state-mandated class seem this useful, his real classes must be fantastic! More...

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Darren is the man!Great information offered throughout the UT/AZ/FL/OR/VA CCW class. Darren involves the students in every part of the discussion. This leads to great dialogue from all participants and leads to questions being asked that you may not have thought of. Darren offers multiple real world scenarios and examples for all the material covered. This allows the information to sink in and really gets you thinking and reevaluating your everyday life. I'm looking forward to more training with Darren and 5 Arrows Tactical! More...

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Darren (5 Arrows owner) is an excellent teacher with many years of experience, certifications galore and a wonderful, friendly rapport with his students. My grown-up son and I (novices both) had a great Saturday with Darren learning the fundamentals of shooting and shooting many rounds through two pistols, a shotgun and a hunting rifle. With a strong emphasis on safety, Darren had us hitting the black with all of the firearms. We will go back for more and we highly recommend 5 Arrows training at any level of skill and any type of focus (target, tactical, police, military, etc.). More...

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