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Called2Arms is a Central Valley training provider with over 30 years of experience offering comprehensive security and firearms education. They specialize in both civilian CCW training and professional security courses, featuring certified instructors with NRA Law Enforcement, BSIS, DOJ CCW, and P.O.S.T. credentials. The company provides online CCW courses alongside a full suite of security training including Exposed Firearms, Baton, Taser, First Aid/CPR, and Defensive Tactics. They are proud Second Amendment advocates focused on preparing individuals for responsible firearm ownership and real-world personal defense situations.
First Priority Security Consulting LLC is a fully licensed FFL01/07 firearms business providing safe and affordable firearms training to citizens in San Joaquin and surrounding counties. They offer CCW qualifications, basic firearms training, and additional services including Live-Scan fingerprinting and security guard training. As certified GLOCK, SIG SAUER and AR-15 armorers, they also provide firearms sales, modification, and repair services.
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.
John Lewis Professional Firearms Instruction (JLPFI) is a Central Valley-based firearms training company specializing in concealed weapons permit courses and advanced firearms instruction. They offer CCW courses approved by multiple law enforcement agencies including Fresno County Sheriff, Fresno PD, and several other Central Valley departments. The company emphasizes personalized training experiences in small group or private formats, with a philosophy of staying 'Forever In Training' and defining the difference between shooting and training.
M2 Firearms Training offers NRA-certified firearms courses including Basic Pistol Training, CCW training, and Defensive Handgun Training. They provide an 8-hour CCW initial course and 4-hour renewal classes, along with specialized courses like Personal Protection in the Home. Students must contact them by phone to arrange classes, and they emphasize training focused on keeping students safe.
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.
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Valley Defense offers comprehensive firearms training in Modesto, California, serving multiple counties including Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Contra Costa, and Tuolumne. Their instructors are former law enforcement officers trained at internationally recognized facilities, providing handgun, shotgun, and carbine training for both civilians and law enforcement. They offer CCW courses, defensive shooting classes, and specialized training with application to real-life scenarios, plus a membership program for ongoing training opportunities.
G&L Security Training is a professional training center that provides concealed weapons training for multiple California counties including Sacramento, Napa, Yolo, Contra Costa, Merced, and Placer counties, as well as the City of Manteca. They also offer online initial and renewal California Guard Cards and work with security companies throughout California to help connect students with employment opportunities.
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Kiwi's Custom Guns operates a state-of-the-art climate controlled indoor shooting range with five 25-yard lanes capable of handling any caliber up to .50 BMG. The facility features Action Target's latest technology including The Defender Stall system, tactical cart tables, Genesis Smart target retrieval system with wireless carriers and touchscreen controls, plus a sophisticated recirculation ventilation system for enhanced safety and comfort. They offer range services, training, gunsmithing, and retail.
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.
Rescue74CPR is a training provider based in California that focuses on developing skills and muscle memory through frequent practice. They offer CPR, First Aid, and CCW classes with a philosophy that training builds fundamental capabilities and helps develop good habits for instinctive response in critical situations.
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.
