Class fee: $300
Start Time: 8:30am
This is a two-day course. Day one is ALL online (8 hours) and is required reading of the
following material and you will access it through this link
Click each Icon to open up the following reading material:
California Supplement
Less Lethal Self Defense
Mental Wellness
Dry Fire
You will complete this reading prior to the in-person class portion. Address for the class
is:
2559 Precision Drive
Minden, NV 89423
start time: 8:30am
Day two is 8 hours of training consisting of reviewing the following:
Firearms safety
Firearms Re-Familiarization
Tactics and Techniques
The responsibilities and legalities of carrying a concealed weapon
Less lethal options
Restrictions
Recognition in other states
And more
The shooting test will be at 3, 5 and 7 yards. The instructor will review the target and the
course of fire during your class. All firearms listed must be shot, NO EXCEPTIONS. All
firearms must be registered to you. The shooting test will be 50 rounds for a combined
total. For example if you have 2 firearms, you will split the rounds and shoot 25 rounds
per firearm.
During the shooting test, instructors will accommodate a total of 5 firearms.
There is a 33-question test at the end of the class prior to getting your certification.
Passing score for the written test is 70%
Upon completion of the course, you submit your training certificate and documentation
(Real ID, Passport, Etc) and Proof of residency. Acceptable forms of ID, and proof of
residency are listed on Fresno County Sheriff’s office webpage- You will need to pay the
$297 fee to them at this time.
https://www.fresnosheriff.org/
Once everything is submitted, give them 3-4 weeks to be approved. Once approved
you will need to make an appointment to go pick it up at the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Office. You will be fingerprinted and a photo taken.
Instructors for the class are:
Jim Erwin- Shooting Performance Institute
Robert Simpson- Police Science institute- Fresno
I’ve now attended four of Jim Erwin’s classes, and the quality of training continues to amaze me.
His approach to shooting breaks down the fundamentals and rapidly layers them into a combat art form; his approach to training has the entire class enjoying every minute of it!
Jim takes the time to address every students abilities one on one, and EVERYONE, from novice students to to experienced LEO’s, leaves the class a more competent and capable shooter from Jim’s insight, experience, and coaching.
I’ve been through several “certified” courses. I’ve taken classes at some of the large shooting “academies.” And I have yet to find a course that is more beneficial, or more enjoyable, than those instructed by Jim Erwin.
Made the drive from Reno to Gardnerville to renew my conceal carry permit with Jim Erwin. We don’t have too many former Tier 1 Operators in Northern Nevada, so I jumped at the chance to learn from the best and Jim didn’t disappoint. It was a great class, I learned a lot and I highly recommend Jim and SPI.
Jim’s CCW class is informative, direct, and applicable. There’s no ego involved, he’ll occasionally insert relevant personal experience, but will move on well before it reaches the point of self-aggrandizement all too common in firearms circles. Male or female, new to guns or experienced, Jim breaks down the basic concepts, checks for understanding and only then continues. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
As a first time CCW applicant I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The classroom session was informative and in-depth, you will learn a lot and was interactive. The qualification/range time was great, Jim reviewed safety, grip, stance, and requirements. He is a very personable and makes you feel comfortable. I highly recommended this class, I will definitely take additional instruction with Jim.
Never taken any kind of gun safety class before! Jim not only gave accredited vital information, he made the class absolutely fun! Totally 💯 would recommend taking any class again from him! Plan on getting more in depth training on how to effectively use my handgun and feel more comfortable to carry! Thanks again Jim 🤩
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