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Instructors: Scott R. James II
All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.
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ACAM Society LLC
Tulare CountyACAM Society LLC is a firearms training company established in 2021 that offers both online and in-person CCW courses compliant with SB2 gun laws. They provide flexible scheduling with courses available by appointment and specialize in serving real estate professionals who need personal protection training. The company is approved by multiple California counties including Madera, Fresno, Fresno PD, Kings, and Tulare County for in-person courses only.
Foothill Training
Tulare CountyFoothill Training is a California-based firearms training company led by a highly qualified instructor with POST Advanced Instructor Certification, SWAT qualifications, and multiple specialized certifications. They offer concealed carry permit training in a relaxed outdoor environment on their 5-acre facility, which includes obstacle courses and room clearing areas. The company provides both initial 16-hour CCW classes and 8-hour renewal courses, with meals included in their training programs.
Hard Focus Firearm Training
Tulare CountyMatthew Haywood operates Hard Focus Firearm Training with a focus on defensive shooting techniques that exceed minimum CCW standards. The company holds CCW certification approval across seven Central Valley counties: Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, San Benito, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus. Hard Focus offers 16-hour initial CCW courses and 8-hour renewal courses priced at $150, with renewal training structured as five hours of classroom instruction covering current legal aspects and concealed carry methodologies, plus three hours of live-fire range work. All shooting drills are conducted from concealment using holsters, and students must qualify with each firearm listed on their permit, with the option to qualify up to three firearms per session. The renewal course requires 150 rounds of quality ammunition and mandates specific equipment standards including quality holsters that cover the trigger guard, with prohibited equipment clearly outlined (no Serpa-style holsters, clip draws, or nylon holsters). Hard Focus also provides Utah Non-Resident CCW training and private instruction options. The company partners with Firearms Legal Protection, offering students access to discounted legal defense coverage for self-defense incidents.