Thank you for your dedication and hard work making this club happen.  Gotta keep moving forward, isn’t that what we all say?

Bullets & Bagels and FT3 put on a terrific Fun Shoot, and we learned a lot in a relaxed, well‑run environment. Practice and training led by renowned instructor T.J. Johnston and the knowledgeable Bullets & Bagels staff made the evening safe, engaging, and genuinely fun. Fred K and his team work very hard to build and sustain this important club, and it shows in events like this—dynamic “moving and shooting” courses, thoughtful safety and skills coaching, and a warm group of people who simply enjoy improving at a great hobby together.

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The Bullets & Bagels Fun Shoot offers a fun, engaging experience for shooters of all levels to test their handgun skills in a relaxed environment. Featuring targets such as silhouettes and balloons, participants can use their own strategies to determine the most efficient way to complete the courses of fire. This is a dynamic moving‑and‑shooting format that is sure to please and challenge. Score is kept so everyone strives to do their best, but without the pressure of prizes. Beginners can start from the low‑ready position, while experienced shooters may start from a holster for a greater challenge. The event emphasizes safety, skill development, and enjoyment, making it ideal for those looking to improve or simply enjoy shooting with others.

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Bullets & Bagels is especially important in California, where the Jewish community benefits from a safe, supportive place to learn and practice responsible firearms skills—but the club is open to anyone who wants to join. New members of all backgrounds are welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced shooter, you’ll find top‑tier training, a relaxed atmosphere, and real camaraderie at every event. Joining helps Fred K and his dedicated team continue growing this unique club so more people can enjoy a great sport and a great community together.

It started when the LA riots broke out in 1992. I was a young father with a wife and two small boys. Police were overwhelmed. The National Guard had not yet been deployed. I looked out our 2nd floor apartment window and saw some cars filled with sketchy looking youth cruising our quiet block in the Mid-Wilshire area. One passenger looked up, saw me, and our eyes locked. My thought was, if he decides to bust down our front door, I have nothing to defend my family with. Shortly thereafter, I acquired a shotgun, some shells and no knowledge of how to use it. Thank G-d I never had to.

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Flash forward, 2015. The Hypercacher Kosher Supermarket terror attack in Paris. Four Jews killed. Fifteen held hostage. Another moment of realization, this time that Jews are being singled out for attacks and murder. I walk to synagogue on Shabbat and am identifiable as Jewish. Several times I had drivers shout insults at me as they slowly cruised by. I acquired a handgun and ammo but knew I needed training. For years it sat locked in a secure location because I was afraid of having to actually use it. Enter Bullets & Bagels, or should I say, I entered Bullets & Bagels when a friend told me about it.

Today my wife and I are both members, and are so grateful for this outstanding organization.  It's not exclusively Jewish membership, but the vibe is definitely haimish.

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Fred K, the President of the club, is an MD and certified mohel. He and all the instructors, range safety officers and volunteers stress safety and responsible firearm ownership above all. The  gun ranges we use are exclusively for Bullets & Bagels events only, for the duration of the event. We socialize, nosh, enjoy a guest speaker and the mandatory safety briefing, then enter the range to train with the outstanding staff. It's a wonderful environment in which to learn, to overcome fear or hesitancy of handling guns, to make friends, and to experience becoming pro-active in our personal and community safety and  defense. The change in mindset from potential victim to prepared and trained defender is powerful. 

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I urge anybody thinking about owning a firearm, or one who already has one but needs proficiency, to join Bullets & Bagels. Ready, Aim, Schmear!!

As a Gentile approaching retirement and wanting to develop a new hobby, I had resurrected a youthful interest in developing my shooting skills.  Attracted by the CMP offering of Army surplus 1911A1s, I learned that I needed to join a CMP affiliated club.  What distinguished Bullets and Bagels was their welcoming website, as well as what I took to be a sense of humor.  With a motto like  “Ready, Aim, Schmear”, I thought these men and women were people I could relate to, and I have never been disappointed.  Club President Fred Kogen has gone out of his way to make me feel at home, particularly after I joined without knowing any club members – I just showed up.  Their instruction in safe and accurate shooting practices has been a great help, and their meetings are a fun opportunity to network and socialize.  Inspired by a guest speaker, I was even moved to spend three weeks in Israel supporting the IDF through Sar-El, which proved to be a profound experience.  I cannot recommend Bullets & Bagels more highly.

Gratefully, I joined Bullets & Bagels two years ago in July-2023. I reinvigorated a childhood pastime (Junior NRA) and for target shooting after 50-years of inactivity. I floundered a bit at the range alone or with a friend, and in perusing the Internet I happened on Bullets & Bagels Structure & Discipline, just what the doctor ordered, entertainment,  camaraderie, and safety. Thank you to a wonderful organization, that I am so happy to be a part of as a proud member

The Bullet's & Bagels Basic Pistol Combined Class was very well done! The instructors were highly professional, and the small class size allowed for individualized attention necessary in this kind of training. No question was left unanswered, and instructors ensured that everyone was ready to handle firearms and comfortable with the process before proceeding to the next level. The location was great, but be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen! I would recommend this class to anyone who has never handled a pistol and for those who need a refresher! Professionalism was at its best, but it was also a lot of fun! Thank you, Justin, Jim and Miriam for your great support!