Fresno County CCW Classes

Fresno County

ACAM Society LLC is a firearms training company that opened in 2021, serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties in California. They specialize in CCW permit courses with both online and in-person options, offering flexible scheduling through appointment-only services. The company provides a multidisciplinary approach to firearm safety education and is approved by multiple county agencies for CCW training.

Yokuts Valley, Fresno County

Foothill Training is a firearms training center run by an instructor with extensive law enforcement and military credentials including POST Advanced Instructor Certification, SWAT qualification, and Navy diving instructor experience. They offer concealed carry permit training in a relaxed outdoor environment on their 5-acre facility, which includes an obstacle course and room clearing areas. The company provides both initial 16-hour CCW classes and 8-hour renewal courses, with meals included in their training sessions.

Clovis, Fresno County

John Lewis traces his firearms path to age 13, when a family friend—a Marine veteran and retired California Highway Patrol officer who became Merced County Constable—invited him on his first hunting trip and taught him foundational weapons handling skills. Lewis later worked alongside gun department experts at Herb Bauer Sporting Goods in Fresno, where colleagues encouraged him to pursue professional instruction. Today he operates JLPFI from Clovis with approval from Fresno County Sheriff, Fresno Police Department, Madera County Sheriff, City of Madera, Tulare County Sheriff, Kings County Sheriff, Merced County Sheriff, and Mariposa County Sheriff. His 16-hour initial CCW course runs $425 and includes two eight-hour sessions (or four four-hour sessions) covering penal code, reciprocity, threat assessment, aftermath protocol, live-fire drills at 3, 5, 7, and 10 yards with 150–200 rounds per weapon, a one-hour mental health presentation, and a 30-question exam. Eight-hour renewals cost $225 and require 100 rounds per weapon. Lewis offers only private or small-group formats—never large classes—and emphasizes what he calls "Forever In Training" (FIT): the distinction between shooting and training, building mindset and muscle memory for real-world defense. He also provides new-owner orientation, advanced instruction, monthly membership packages, and Firearm Safety Certificate instructor certification. Testimonials note his knowledge, passion, and safe teaching environment, with one client writing that after 30 years of CCW classes with other instructors, Lewis "sharpened my skills" and taught "excellent concealed carry techniques."

Madera, Fresno County

Madera Firearms offers the widest variety of firearm training and safety classes in the Central Valley. Their expert coaching staff focuses on training students to be responsible, ethical and safe shooters using a supportive approach without yelling or barking instructions. They provide both initial CCW training and renewal courses for Madera and Fresno County.

Fresno County

Next Step Training LLC is led by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Marni Watkins, combining backgrounds in law enforcement and education to provide comprehensive firearms training. They offer CCW permit courses, private training starting at $40 per hour, and various firearms training subscriptions. The company serves multiple California agencies including Fresno County Sheriff, Kings County Sheriff, Hanford PD, Lemoore PD, and Tulare County Sheriff, with an added bonus of offering non-resident Arizona permits.

Fresno, Fresno County

Police Science Institute & Range Pistol Club has been the Valley's #1 independent school for security and law enforcement training since 1991. They operate Central California's premier indoor firearm range and full-service gun store, offering CCW classes alongside comprehensive security training programs. The institute combines theoretical coursework with hands-on field experiences and maintains a large selection of firearms and accessories in their showroom.

Fresno County

Practical Training Solutions LLC delivers California CCW permit training across Tulare, Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties, with classes held in Porterville. Jeremy McMillan instructs both initial and renewal courses with an emphasis on practical, real-world defensive applications. The company's custom challenge coins, designed by Jeremy himself, reflect the training philosophy—featuring the motto "Training That Matters" on the front and Bobby Rader's quote "Become The Scary Thing In The Dark" on the reverse, alongside symbols honoring Irish heritage and American homeland protection. Initial CCW courses are priced at $200 for the standard 16-hour certification, while renewal classes run $130 for 8-hour recertification. Practical Training Solutions maintains direct online booking through their website store, where students can register for scheduled classes and purchase gift cards. The first fifty attendees who complete an initial or renewal course receive one of the custom challenge coins at no additional cost. Training focuses on equipping civilians with knowledge and skills necessary for self-defense and protection of others, moving beyond basic compliance to develop genuine defensive capability. Course schedules typically span two consecutive days for initial certification and single-day sessions for renewals, with specific dates posted through the online booking system.

Fresno County

Instructors: Matt Alexander

Fresno County

Instructors: John Bawcom

Fresno County

Instructors: Tony Aguilar

Fresno County

Instructors: Manuel Duran

Fresno County

Instructors: Donald R. Merrick

Visalia, Fresno County

April Skye-Parsons teaches CCW classes for Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera counties from Visalia, with certifications spanning California, Utah, and Tennessee. Her credentials include USCCA Certified Instructor, The Well Armed Woman Certified Instructor, NRA CCW Instructor, and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer. She holds NRA instructor ratings in Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, Personal Protection in the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, and Refuse to Be a Victim. April specializes in teaching women through The Well Armed Woman program, addressing the distinct ways women process firearms instruction compared to men. She frequently receives calls from men who struggled to teach female family members and aims to create an environment where women feel comfortable learning from another woman or in women-only classes. Beyond firearms, she serves as a Volunteer in Patrol Board Member and Project Manager for the Tulare County Sheriff's Office and formerly served on the TCSO Search & Rescue team. April also offers non-lethal personal safety products through Damsel in Defense for situations that don't meet lethal force criteria. She operates by appointment only, and students can reach her at 559-679-6578 or through email inquiry.

Fresno County

Instructors: Atif Rana

Fresno County

Instructors: Mary Mitchell

Exeter, Fresno County

Instructors: Eddie Reynoso

Fresno County

Instructors: Vance Wedeking

Fresno County

Central Valley Defensive Training provides California CCW classes that satisfy SB2 requirements, along with NRA certified courses including Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home, and Defensive Pistol training. They offer private one-on-one lessons, group classes, and qualification services for adding new firearms to CCW permits. The company serves multiple law enforcement agencies including Chowchilla Police, Fresno County, Madera County, and Fresno Police departments.

MERCED, Fresno County

Chavez Firearms 209 is a smaller, full-service firearms shop that offers CCW classes for Madera, Merced, Fresno, and Stanislaus Counties, as well as Utah CCW classes. They emphasize personalized service with a comfortable atmosphere, treating customers with respect and taking time to answer questions. The business prides itself on passing savings to customers while providing the same services as larger competitors.

Fresno County

Concealed Coalition is a nationwide online authority for concealed carry permit training that combines digital learning with hands-on education experiences. They offer both online video courses and local in-person training through a network of certified instructors and classroom partnerships with national brands. The company focuses on delivering emotional, entertaining, and informative concealed carry class training experiences with over 1,000,000 people trained nationwide.

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Dan Souza

Fresno County

Instructors: Rodolfo Tabares

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Robert Leon Orndoff

Los Banos, Fresno County

Instructors: Sunny Le

Fresno County

Instructors: Eric Olson

Coalinga, Fresno County

Instructors: Greg Estrada

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Sam Carter

Exeter, Fresno County

Instructors: Nickoles Alvarez

Fresno County

Instructors: Richard Mendoza

Fresno, Fresno County

Rick Field operates Freedom Firearms Accessories & CCW Training in Fresno, bringing credentials as a former SWAT Law Enforcement Officer, Army Combat Medic, and Law Enforcement Certified Firearms Instructor. The training program serves Fresno and surrounding areas including Clovis and Coarsegold, offering structured courses from beginner fundamentals through advanced tactical applications. Rick's curriculum spans CCW instruction for permit preparation, foundational marksmanship training conducted at local ranges, and advanced coursework covering tactical shooting with both handguns and rifles alongside scenario-based drills. His teaching methodology integrates legal and ethical dimensions of firearm ownership with hands-on skill development. Students from Fresno and Clovis have noted Rick's ability to identify technical shooting errors and provide corrective instruction, with participants in advanced handgun courses highlighting the practical drill structure informed by his field experience. The operation emphasizes a progression from basic safety and handling through defensive shooting applications. Course enrollment requires direct inquiry contact, allowing Rick to assess individual skill levels and match students to appropriate training tiers within the program's structured offerings.

Clovis, Fresno County

Fresno Rifle and Pistol Club operates a 220-acre outdoor shooting facility at the base of the Sierra foothills, fifteen minutes from Fresno and Clovis at 15687 Auberry Road. Incorporated in 1934, the club maintains multiple ranges spanning 60 to 980 yards, serving both members and public shooters. Staff member Atif Rana provides gun education and assistance with the CCW process, addressing shooters in Fresno County who need guidance through California's concealed carry requirements. Reviewers specifically mention Joey's helpful approach to CCW process education, noting the staff's knowledgeable and friendly demeanor. The facility hosts five shooting clubs—Central California Pistol League (IPSC/USPSA), Kings River Regulators (Cowboy Action Shooting), Fresno High Power (long-range rifle), Sierra Pistol Club (metallic silhouette), and Smoking Thunder Muzzle Loaders—that hold monthly matches offering competitive shooting opportunities across disciplines. Guest shooters access designated pistol lanes and shotgun stations, with reviewers consistently praising the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere. The outdoor setting and variety of range distances make the club suitable for shooters at multiple skill levels, from beginners seeking introductory instruction to competitors preparing for practical shooting matches. Open to the public, the facility requires first-time visitors to complete a waiver and reminds guests to bring their own ammunition.

Coalinga, Fresno County

Instructors: Ralph Garcia

Fresno County

Instructors: Justin Bowerman

Fresno County

Instructors: Albert Chan

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Matthew Haywood

Fresno County

Instructors: Bruce Hartman

Fresno County

Instructors: Donald Penner

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Rob Corley

Fresno County

Instinct Defense specializes in firearm safety/instruction and home defense strategies with the goal of providing knowledge and skills to protect yourself and loved ones. They offer a range of courses from basic pistol training for new shooters to advanced tactical classes, including women-specific classes, CCW initial and renewal courses, and emergency first aid training.

Fresno County

Instructors: Jim Bernardi

Hanford, Fresno County

Kings Gun Center is a firearms facility in Hanford, CA offering shooting range access, classroom rentals, and various firearms training classes. They provide First Shots introductory courses and online training options, with an on-site range requiring advance waiver completion.

Orosi, Fresno County

Instructors: Arnold Serna

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Edmon Muradyan

Fresno County

Instructors: Matthew Lopez

Fresno County

Instructors: Gilbert "Andy" Washington

Fresno County

Instructors: Ron J. Pierini

Selma, Fresno County

Instructors: Devon Fullner

Lindsay, Fresno County

Instructors: Thomas K Cribbs

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Matthew Pimentel

Merced Co. area, Fresno County

Mays Gun Shop is a DOJ certified CCW instructor offering initial and renewal CCW training using NRA curriculum in the Merced County area. They provide comprehensive firearms training focusing on basic gun fundamentals, defensive skills, and mental wellness. The shop also offers gun sales, ammunition, FSC cards, transfers, and operates by appointment only.

Fresno County

Instructors: Steven McPhetridge

Visalia, Fresno County

Instructors: Maria Diaz; Gavin Conely; James Loyd

Fresno, Fresno County

Instructors: Steven Carrillo

Coarsegold, Fresno County

Sun Mountain Gun Club is a shooting facility nestled in the beautiful foothills of Coarsegold, just south of Yosemite National Park and approximately 30 miles north of Fresno. The club offers trap, sporting clays, pistol bays, rifle ranges, and various shooting courses including CCW classes and basic handgun courses. They feature state-of-the-art facilities with automated stations and host monthly shooting events for members and guests.

Fresno County

Chris Martinez operates Tactical 360 from Bakersfield in Kern County, bringing over 30 years of firearms instruction experience to law enforcement officers, military personnel, and private citizens. Martinez holds multiple California credentials, including DOJ Instructor authorization, Chief Range Safety Officer certification, USCCA Law Enforcement Instructor status, and BSIS Guard Card certification authority. The company delivers both in-person and online CCW courses for Kern County, California, Utah, and Arizona permits, with 16-hour initial and 8-hour renewal options approved by the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Beyond concealed carry, Tactical 360 offers an extensive USCCA curriculum spanning basics through advanced pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses, plus specialized defensive pistol training emphasizing simulated lethal encounters. The company also provides law enforcement instruction in Taser, baton, and OC pepper spray, BSIS firearms qualifications for security professionals (including exposed firearms permits), NRA law enforcement courses, and DOJ Firearm Safety Certificate issuance. Martinez offers one-on-one instruction at $100 per hour for customized training. All courses require advance RSVP and a $15 non-refundable deposit, with students responsible for purchasing their own ammunition (9mm available for $30 per 50 rounds). Tactical 360's defensive tactics philosophy centers on providing firearms education that surpasses most who carry guns professionally, with multiple opportunities to apply acquired skills under stress.

Clovis, Fresno County

California Online CCW is an online education provider that offers comprehensive CCW training courses including 16-hour initial, 8-hour renewal, and non-resident CCW courses. Students complete the educational portion online at their own pace, then visit affiliated local ranges to complete the required live-fire qualification portion. The platform connects students with local affiliate instructors and ranges throughout California to complete the hands-on training requirements.

Fresno County

Instructors: Kevin Carnes

Fresno County

Vigilance Plus Training & Development offers a comprehensive range of personal safety and self-defense training solutions led by certified instructor Curtis Bloch. The company provides customizable training options including in-home, online, in-class, and on-range instruction covering concealed carry, home defense, firearms safety, and less-than-lethal self-defense alternatives. They specialize in creating a non-intimidating environment for students of all skill levels and serve individuals, families, organizations, and businesses with their consultative approach to personal protection training.

Madera, Fresno County

Rohi Zacharia operates Zaks Guns from a Howard Road location in Madera, serving Fresno County with retail firearms services and CCW class availability. The business functions primarily as a California-licensed FFL dealer specializing in firearm transfers, ammunition sales, and law enforcement purchasing programs. As a Blue Label dealer for Glock, Zaks Guns extends LEO and First Responder discount pricing on Smith & Wesson and Sig Sauer firearms. The shop accepts transfers from major online retailers and auction sites including Buds Gun Shop, Palmetto Armory, and Target Sports USA, charging a $42.81 handling fee plus $37.19 registration for complete firearms and $10 per lower receiver. California-compliant verification through CertGuns ensures all transferred firearms meet state requirements. Ammunition transfers run $5 with mandatory instant background checks, while parts and accessories ship in free of charge. The retail operation maintains competitive pricing on consignment firearms from verified sellers, though the website displays items available to law enforcement that may not be California-approved for civilian purchase. Contact at 559-673-4525 or sales@zaksguns.com is recommended for questions regarding firearm eligibility and transfer arrangements.