Bill & Cathy Tidwell

Hammer Stryke Self-Reliance Training, Inc. is a California Corporation providing advanced firearms training and CCW permit courses for central California counties including Mariposa, Madera, Merced and Stanislaus. Their instructors have backgrounds in military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medicine. The company emphasizes comprehensive training beyond minimum requirements, offering not just qualification but practical skills development for real-world scenarios.

Hard Focus Firearms Training is dedicated to providing effective defensive shooting techniques to protect yourself and loved ones. They pride themselves on going above and beyond minimum standards by providing the best experience and safest environment for their students. The company is approved for CCW certification in seven California counties: Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, San Benito, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus.

Valley Defense offers comprehensive firearms training in Modesto, California, serving multiple counties including Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Contra Costa, and Tuolumne. Their instructors are former law enforcement officers trained at internationally recognized facilities, providing handgun, shotgun, and carbine training for both civilians and law enforcement. They offer CCW courses, defensive shooting classes, and specialized training with application to real-life scenarios, plus a membership program for ongoing training opportunities.