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Central Valley CCW Training provides online and in-person CCW certification courses approved for Fresno and King County residents. They offer convenient self-paced online classes combined with required hands-on training, along with basic firearms training, advanced tactical courses, and active shooter response training for CCW holders.
Foothill Training is a California-based firearms training company offering CCW courses in a relaxed outdoor environment on their 5-acre facility. Led by an instructor with extensive law enforcement and military qualifications including POST Advanced Instructor Certification and SWAT experience, they provide both initial 16-hour CCW classes and 8-hour renewal courses. Their training includes meals and takes place at an outdoor range with obstacle courses and room clearing facilities.
Hard Focus Firearms Training is dedicated to providing effective defensive shooting techniques to protect yourself and loved ones. They pride themselves on going above and beyond minimum standards by providing the best experience and safest environment for their students. The company is approved for CCW certification in seven California counties: Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, San Benito, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus.
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.
Practical Training Solutions is a professional firearms training company serving Tulare, Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties in California. They provide comprehensive CCW training designed to equip civilians with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others. The company offers both initial CCW classes and renewal courses, with classes held in Porterville.
Rankin Field Weapons Range is a public shooting facility in Central California offering multiple pistol ranges, a 100-yard rifle range, and firearms training classes. They provide CCW permit courses and assistance, along with various membership options that include discounted CCW course pricing. The range also features pistol competition facilities, Law Enforcement training areas, and hosts special events and competitions.
Instructors: April Skye-Parsons
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Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.
Instructors: Arnold Serna
Ben Liu provides firearms instruction and CCW training in Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. He offers both online and in-person CCW courses that meet SB 2 requirements with 16-hour initial and 8-hour renewal training. Ben Liu has partnered with U.S. LawShield to provide online CCW instruction and also offers various NRA training courses including Basic Pistol Shooting and Personal Protection programs.
Instructors: Eddie Reynoso
Concealed Coalition is a nationwide provider of concealed carry permit training offering both online and local in-person classes. They have trained over 1,000,000 students through their network of certified instructors and maintain partnerships with national brands for classroom locations and gun ranges. The company focuses on delivering engaging, experiential learning through scenario-based training designed to build confidence and preparedness for responsible firearm ownership.
Instructors: Eric Olson
Instructors: Richard Mendoza
Instructors: Rick Field
Gallardo Firearms Training is operated by two brothers, Jesus and Adolfo Gallardo, who are military veterans and competitive shooters with law enforcement experience. They provide CCW training for Tulare County and Kings County, emphasizing knowledge, skills, and ability in firearms training. The company offers a variety of pistols, rifles, and shotguns for use in their classes, accommodating students who don't own firearms.
Instructors: Ralph Garcia
Instructors: Gary Harron
Instructors: Albert Chan
Instructors: Rob Corley
Instructors: John Lewis
Instructors: Keith Dixon
Instructors: Todd Cotta; Mark Evans; Patrick Fowler; Christopher Pietroforte; Austin Traylor; Christopher Costello; Shannon Cernosek
Instructors: Mike Huddleston
Instructors: Jeffery Watkins; Marni Watkins
Northern Firearms Instruction is a team of highly experienced NRA Firearms Instructors operating throughout California and serving over 50 counties and cities. They specialize in California CCW courses for new and experienced shooters, teaching in a stress-free learning environment. NFI maintains strict instructor-to-student ratios and is composed of 100% NRA credentialed instructors who must update their credentials yearly.
Instructors: Devon Fullner; Chris Desmond; John Mikkelson; Gerald "Marty" True Pete; Marin Curtis
Instructors: Ron Koetsier
Instructors: Scott R. James II
Instructors: Sher Beard
Instructors: Chris Martinez
The Firing Line has been operating as an indoor shooting range in Clovis, California since March 2012. They offer a 12-lane public pistol range plus 6 additional lanes for members to shoot small-bore rifles, along with firearm rentals, sales, and accessories. The facility provides both online and in-person CCW training with a team of instructors having over 50 years of combined experience, offering flexibility for residents in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties.
Vigilance Plus Training & Development transforms everyday citizens into their own first responders through comprehensive personal safety and self-defense training. They offer a broad range of courses including concealed carry, home protection, firearms safety, marksmanship, and emergency first aid, delivered through multiple formats including online, classroom, in-home, and on-the-range instruction. Their courses are designed to help individuals achieve high levels of situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and personal protection skills.
Wade Roberts Firearms Training is an NRA Training Counselor and NRA Certified CCW Instructor serving Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties as well as Fresno City. The training meets requirements for Arizona and Florida non-resident CCW permits and Wade can conduct "Off Duty" qualifications for CDCR and other agencies. He is recognized by the California Department of Justice as a "Comparable Training Entity" and can issue certificates allowing students to apply to become DOJ Certified Instructors.
Wilson Tactical Operations and Training, LLC is a comprehensive firearms training company serving beginner to advanced shooters in both private and group settings. They offer firearm safety certificate training, tactical movement training, basic to advanced shooting instruction across pistol, rifle and long rifle platforms, personal home defense training, and CCW classes. The company provides both classroom and mobile training services, primarily serving Tulare, Visalia, Porterville, Lindsay and Fresno areas, with home classroom training options available.
