Certified NRA instructor located in Clovis and surrounding Central Valley areas.

CHOWCHILLA POLICE

FRESNO COUNTY

MADERA COUNTY

FRESNO POLICE

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    Cost:
    $100 To CVD Training
    $30 or $60 for online course fee,

    Choose Central Valley Defensive Training as the instructor. Complete class on your time. Reach out when finished to schedule your range time to qualify.

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense

    This class satisfies SB2 requirements for Ca. To request this class use the request button under private or group classes

    Home Protection Plan - Mini

    Developing a personal & home protection plan is a key component of not only preparing for how we should (or might) react if confronted by a violent crime, but also how we might avoid violent crime in the first place. Within this lesson, I will explain that developing a protection plan is about much more than becoming proficient with a firearm or writing up a home invasion plan. It’s a plan that must encompass awareness, avoidance, and preparation, so that we’re less likely to find ourselves in a situation where we have no other option than to use our firearm, rather than more likely

  • Basic Pistol
    This course will teach and develop the basics skills of handling, shooting, and cleaning the firearm. It is great for the person who has just purchased their first firearm or who is considering purchasing their first. You do not need to own a firearm to attend this class.

    Personal Protection Inside the Home
    This class builds on the Basic Pistol course.
    * Pre requisite - any of the following certificates of completion: NRA Basic Pistol, NRA First Steps, NRA pistol competitive shooting qual card, or DD214 with pistol qual.

    Personal Protection Outside the Home
    This course is an intensive course that will prepare the student for effectively employing a concealed pistol for self defense. There are pre requisites to take this course.
    * Pre requisite - Personal Protection in the Home.

    Defensive Pistol
    This class is for the experienced shooter that would like to expand their training.

    If you would like to request one of these classes please use the request button below in either private classes or group classes. Please include which class you are interested in.

  • Ca. CCW supplemental

    Less Lethal Self Defense

    Mental Wellness

    Dry Fire Practice

    * Information above may change depending on progression of court decisions and appeals. Updates will be reviewed in class

  • Fresno County Madera County Fresno Police CCW training

    Private Classes

    For those that want a one on one lesson or those that want more training time. Need a last minute renewal class? Reach out to me to discuss.

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    Group Classes

    If you have a group of friends that would like to do a class together, I am happy to discuss what you are looking for and schedule a class for your group.

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  • Fresno County Madera County Fresno Police CCW Firearms addition

    Qualify a new firearm

    Need to add a new firearm to your CCW permit? I am happy to help you with that. Returning customers can request add ons free of charge.

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  • Online CCW

    Online CCW

    Study at your own pace. Once complete schedule your range time with me. Choose Central Valley Defensive Training as your instructor at checkout and bring your certificate of completion to the range. Certificate of completion IS NOT the certificate to turn into your CCW agency. That is provided after the qualification shoot.

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INFORMATION LINKS

ONLINE CCW COURSES

Central Valley Defensive Training is now offering online CCW Courses. Approved for Fresno County Sheriff, Fresno Police, and Chowchilla Police for the 16 hour initial and 8 hour refresher. Madera County is pending. How it works! Click the link above or the sign up link in the banner above. Choose the course you need and select Central Valley Defensive Training as the instructor. Complete the class on your time and finish the final. Then, reach out to schedule your range time to complete the qualification shoot.

Overview of Key California Firearms Laws

This link is to the Ca. DOJ and provides general information regarding key California laws that govern common possession and use of firearms. This is not an exhaustive list of all California firearms laws. A more comprehensive listing of California firearms laws is available through, DOJ’s annual California Firearm Laws Summary.‍ ‍SB2 Can be found here.


Want to know the status of 2A litigation? Check out CRPA!

California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) is a great website for current information on current and past litigation regarding cases involving the second amendment.