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Defensive Accuracy, LLC is a firearms instruction company serving the Bay Area and Central California region. They offer California CCW initial courses, renewals, modifications, and private CCW classes, along with LEOSA qualifications and various NRA instructor training programs.
Fred's Firearms Training is a family business owned by Fred and Jennifer that provides professional CCW training programs in Stanislaus County. They offer a comprehensive 16-hour initial CCW course with online classroom instruction via Zoom and weekend range qualification, as well as 8-hour renewal courses. The business also provides various handgun training courses for different skill levels, from beginner awareness classes to advanced multi-gun training.
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.
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.
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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, serving over 50 counties and cities. They specialize in California CCW courses for both new and experienced shooters, offering California CCW, Ladies Only CCW, renewal classes, and basic firearms safety training. NFI claims to be considered the authority on CCW law and firearm training throughout California, with instructors who are NRA certified trainers, many being US military veterans or prior law enforcement.
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.
Rosengarten Firearms Training has been providing CCW instruction since 1998, led by certified instructors including retired law enforcement officers. They offer 16-hour CCW classes accepted by multiple California counties, 4-hour requalification courses, and specialized training for women, people with disabilities, and Spanish-speaking students. Live fire training is conducted at Barnwood Arms in Ripon, with both group and private one-on-one classes available.
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.
Trident Firearms Academy is the Central Valley's premier firearms training organization that empowers civilians, security and military personnel, and law enforcement officers with comprehensive training in handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Their training focuses on three critical subjects represented by the trident: gun handling, marksmanship, and mindset, with an emphasis on situational awareness and real-world preparability. They offer CCW initial and renewal courses, advanced training programs, and specialized courses including vehicle defense and instructor certification throughout the Central Valley region.
