Browse sheriff-approved CCW instructors statewide. Filter by county, class type, price, and format.
ACAM SOCIETY LLC is a firearms training company established in 2021 that offers both online and in-person CCW courses compliant with California's SB2 requirements. They provide a hybrid approach with 15 hours of online instruction plus 1 hour of live-fire qualification for initial courses, and specialize in training for real estate professionals. The company is approved by multiple counties including Madera, Fresno, and Kings County.
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.
Grover Group Training is a California DOJ-approved CCW training provider trusted by over 30 sheriff's offices and police departments across Northern California. They offer hybrid delivery combining virtual instructor-led lectures with live-fire qualifications, with courses led by certified instructors holding credentials from California DOJ, NRA, USCCA, and California POST. The company also provides FFL01 firearm transfers and specialized law enforcement training as a POST-certified instructor.
Hammer Stryke Self-Reliance Training, Inc. is a California Corporation providing advanced firearms training and CCW permit courses for central California counties including Mariposa, Madera, Merced and Stanislaus. Their instructors have backgrounds in military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medicine. The company emphasizes comprehensive training beyond minimum requirements, offering not just qualification but practical skills development for real-world scenarios.
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.
559CCW provides online and in-person California CCW training led by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and DOJ-certified instructor. They offer flexible online courses with automatic progress saving, serving Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Merced, and Madera County residents. Their training covers firearm safety, California laws, and practical application, with in-person classes including free lunch and hands-on instruction.
U.S. LawShield Academy is an online firearms training platform that offers comprehensive educational courses for both students and instructor certifications. They provide state-specific concealed carry courses, fundamental firearms training modules, and specialized legal education focusing on self-defense law. The platform emphasizes legal aspects of firearms ownership and self-defense, with courses designed by attorneys, instructors, and college professors.
Advanced Combat Evolutions is a POST-certified tactical training company specializing in law enforcement courses. They offer specialized training in precision rifle fundamentals, sniper operations, vehicle extractions, building searches, and various tactical operations. The company provides both scheduled courses across California and private training options for law enforcement agencies.
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Instructors: John Bawcom
Instructors: Donald Merrick
Instructors: Joe Ohanian
April Skye Defense Tactics is a certified firearms instructor offering CCW classes for Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties in California. April specializes in teaching women and has extensive certifications including USCCA, The Well Armed Woman, and NRA instructor ratings. She operates by appointment only and also offers non-lethal personal safety products through Damsel in Defense.
Instructors: Ernie Rodrigues
Instructors: Charles Barone
Instructors: Mary Mitchell
Instructors: Brenda Collins
Instructors: Candelario Salas; Paul Islas
Instructors: Orville Wright
Central Valley Defensive Training provides firearms training courses including California CCW classes that satisfy SB2 requirements, NRA Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home, and various defensive pistol courses. They offer both private one-on-one lessons and group classes, with specialized services for last-minute renewal classes and adding new firearms to CCW permits. The company serves multiple counties including Fresno, Madera, and works with various police departments in the Central Valley area.
Instructors: Chad Specht
Instructors: Chris Williams
Instructors: Donovan Failla
Duck and Cover Tactical is a Fresno gun shop offering firearms, ammunition, and comprehensive training programs led by Spike, a U.S. Marine with over 20 years of tactical experience and combat deployments. They provide CCW permit courses including initial concealed carry classes and 8-hour recertification training. The facility emphasizes affordability and aims to help people legally acquire and safely use firearms through professional instruction in a modern, accessible location.
Instructors: Sunny Le
Instructors: Eric Olsen
Instructors: Sam Carter
Instructors: Devin Stout
Freedom Firearms is a firearms training company led by Rick Field, a former SWAT Law Enforcement Officer, Army Combat Medic, and Law Enforcement Certified Firearms Instructor. They offer comprehensive training from beginner to advanced levels, including CCW instruction, fundamentals of marksmanship, and advanced tactical shooting with handguns and rifles. Their approach emphasizes the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of firearm use and ownership.
Fresno Rifle and Pistol Club is an outdoor recreational shooting facility located 15 minutes from Fresno and Clovis on 220 acres at the base of the Sierra foothills. Incorporated in 1934, FRPC provides a safe and comfortable environment to enjoy the sport of shooting and hosts five shooting clubs that offer a wide variety of shooting sports for the whole family. The club offers multiple ranges from 60 to 980 yards and has staff that provides gun education and CCW process assistance.
Instructors: Ralph Garcia
Instructors: Justin Bowerman Owner
Instructors: Gery Harron
Instructors: Donald Penner
Instinct Defense specializes in firearms safety instruction and home defense strategies with a goal of providing knowledge and skills to protect yourself and loved ones. They offer group and private courses ranging from basic/intermediate pistol training to advanced courses, CCW initial and renewal classes, and specialized training including women's classes and night vision instruction.
Instructors: Jennifer Coffeen
Instructors: Jim Bernardi
Instructors: Karen Kochheiser
Instructors: Todd Cotta; Mark Evans; Patrick Fowler; Christopher Pietroforte; Austin Traylor; Christopher Costello; Shannon Cernosek
Instructors: Don Wallace
Instructors: Andy Washington
Instructors: Ron Pierini
Instructors: Tory "Doc" Schmeiser
Instructors: Devon Fullner; Chris Desmond; John Mikkelson; Gerald "Marty" True Pete; Marin Curtis
Instructors: Bobby Rader
Instructors: Matthew Pimentel
Instructors: Rainey Mays
Instructors: Ronan Collins
Instructors: Steven Carillo
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.
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.
Instructors: Evan Brewer
Tony Aguilar is a firearms instructor with over 30 years of experience in military, law enforcement, and security backgrounds. He focuses on training individuals in self-defense and preparing them to react appropriately in life-threatening situations. Aguilar emphasizes the importance of proper training and discipline for those who choose to carry and bear arms.
Instructors: Kevin Carnes; Jerry Diaz; Ben Liu
Instructors: Constance Bomar
Zaks Guns LLC is a firearms retailer dedicated to providing competitive prices and customer service in the firearms industry. They specialize in firearm transfers, ammunition sales, and serve as a Blue Label dealer for Glock with LEO/First Responder discounts available for Smith & Wesson and Sig Sauer. The shop handles transfers from major online retailers and auction sites with California-compliant firearms verification.
