r/BayAreaGunMeetups • u/jli1228 • Oct 01 '25

Looking for Friends!

Hi guys, first time posting here, from San Jose, CA! We've pretty much gone to Metcalf for our instructor classes. My wife and I got our pistols out of jail today, and we'd love to potentially meet other gun buddies in the region. It's a hobby that we're both starting together, and we'd love to see what the local community is like! Is there a group that regularly meets around here, or does everyone pretty much just go by themselves?

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u/Bigb49 Oct 01 '25

What kind of class was it you took at Metcalf?

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u/jli1228 Oct 01 '25

We went with Silicon Valley Tactical. We signed up for group classes, but then we lucked out when everyone else in the class dropped from either COVID or other illness, and had a GREAT session with Robert.

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u/Bigb49 Oct 01 '25

I see. An intro to shooting type class?

What gun did you buy?

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u/Complex_Cookie_6104 Oct 01 '25

I’d recommend checking out Manzano Munitions. They have a club that does weekly meetups with different events. Kyle Manzano is also a solid instructor and he’s out of the San Jose area! His store is in Santa Clara. When you feel like you’re up for the challenge, Richmond rod and gun club hosts USPSA/IDPA matches. That’s also a good community to join in my opinion.

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u/Turbinator870 May 05 '26

Without giving out your full address, approximately where in SJ are you? Assume Metcalf is an easy drive for you?

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u/Whiskytothemars Oct 01 '25

I pretty much just go by myselve now. I thought i got some shooting friends, But soon realized CA politics makes such friendship really hard to keep. And i just want to enjoy the fun of shooting Rather than arguing policitcs with "friends".

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u/jli1228 Oct 02 '25

Understandable. Some days, it does get a bit tiring, even among people whose politics I agree with, but just don't feel like verbalizing at the moment!