Name: April Skye Defense Tactics
Address: 1712 E Janelli Ct, Visalia, CA 93292, Visalia, CA, US
Telephone: 559-679-6578

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April Skye Defense Tactics is a certified firearms instructor offering CCW classes for Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties in California. April specializes in teaching women and has extensive certifications including USCCA, The Well Armed Woman, and NRA instructor ratings. She operates by appointment only and also offers non-lethal personal safety products through Damsel in Defense. Instructors: April Skye-Parsons

All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.

Available Classes & Prices

16-Hour Initial CCW Class

For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.

$—

8-Hour Renewal CCW Class

For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.

$—

Contact

Fresno & Madera County

1712 E Janelli Ct, Visalia, CA 93292

559-679-6578

Tulare County

559-679-6578

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