16-Hour Initial CCW Class
For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.
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About
Gallardo Firearms Training was founded in August 2013 by Jesus Gallardo in Porterville, with his younger brother Adolfo joining in 2015 when Jesus entered law enforcement. Both brothers are military veterans—Adolfo served as a Marine infantryman—and competitive shooters who transitioned into law enforcement careers, with Adolfo joining in 2018. The operation provides CCW initial and renewal training for both Tulare County and Kings County, holding classes at locations including Hillside Community Church and Gallardo Farms. Beyond CCW certification, the brothers offer a diverse course catalog: Intro to Handgun, Intro to Rifle, Low-Light Handgun, Low-Light Carbine/Rifle, Handgun Accuracy Plus, Dynamic Handgun Fundamentals, Carbine/Pistol 2 Gun Fundamentals, Defensive Handgun Skill Builder, Intro to Competition Shooting & Shooting Sports, and Home Defense Tactics. Students without their own firearms can train using the company's inventory of pistols, rifles, and shotguns across all calibers. Jesus and Adolfo emphasize knowledge, skills, and attitude in responsible gun ownership, drawing from a family tradition of marksmanship and gun safety taught by their father. The instructors maintain active competitive shooting participation alongside their law enforcement duties. Both brothers describe fatherhood as their most important role, and their mission centers on providing quality firearms training that enables clients to protect loved ones. Customer reviews highlight Adolfo's passion for teaching and Jesus's patient, knowledgeable instruction style, with several reviewers noting the classes exceeded expectations compared to other instructors they had experienced over many years.
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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Tulare County
Counties Served
KingsTulare
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