First Response, Firearms & Tactical Training

Jamestown, Calaveras County

Bill and Cathy Tidwell are NRA-certified instructors who have been teaching firearms safety and marksmanship in the Bay Area for over 35 years. They offer comprehensive CCW courses, basic handgun training, and various NRA courses including Personal Protection and Hunter Safety. Bill is a Marine Corps veteran with distinguished expert ratings who has taught over 20,000 people how to shoot safely.

Called2Arms is a Central Valley training provider with over 30 years of experience offering comprehensive security and firearms education. They specialize in both civilian CCW training and professional security courses, featuring certified instructors with NRA Law Enforcement, BSIS, DOJ CCW, and P.O.S.T. credentials. The company provides online CCW courses alongside a full suite of security training including Exposed Firearms, Baton, Taser, First Aid/CPR, and Defensive Tactics. They are proud Second Amendment advocates focused on preparing individuals for responsible firearm ownership and real-world personal defense situations.

Case Defensive Training Group offers CCW certification classes taught by Andrea and Chad Case, who are certified deadly force instructors. They conduct classes at The Angels Gun Club in Angels Camp, CA and are approved by multiple law enforcement agencies including Angels PD, Jackson PD, and several county sheriff's offices. The group emphasizes education in the judicious use of deadly force and provides legal support services to students involved in self-defense scenarios.