Name: Stage Stop Gun Shop
Address: 601 Atwater Blvd, Atwater, CA, Atwater, CA, US
Telephone: 209-358-4867

About

Stage Stop Gun Shop operates two locations in California, with their main Atwater facility featuring an 18,800 sq ft space that includes a 20-lane indoor shooting range, archery range, and dedicated classrooms for training. They offer comprehensive CCW training courses for new applicants and renewals, serving residents of Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne counties and the City of Turlock. The shop also provides various firearm skill development classes and offers both in-person and online CCW course options.

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

16-Hour Initial CCW Class

For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.

$—

8-Hour Renewal CCW Class

For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.

$—

Contact

Madera, Mariposa & Tuolumne County

601 Atwater Blvd., Atwater, CA

209-358-4867

Merced County

601 Atwater Blvd., Atwater, CA

209-552-5728

Stanislaus County

601 Atwater Blvd. Atwater, CA 95301

209-358-4867

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Counties Served

MaderaMariposaMercedStanislausTuolumne

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