Defensive Weapons School

Police Science Institute and Range Pistol Club has been the Valley's premier independent school for security and law enforcement training since 1991. The facility combines a full-service indoor firearm range with comprehensive CCW classes, security training, and other firearms instruction. They offer CCW initial permits, renewals, Utah non-resident permits, and specialized women's classes, with online payment capabilities and walk-in availability.

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.

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.