16-Hour Initial CCW Class
For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.
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About
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. 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
8-Hour Renewal CCW Class
For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.
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Contact
Tulare County
Counties Served
FresnoMaderaTulare
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