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
Never a dull moment. Upbeat and very informative! Can tell Jim and his team know their stuff. Very hands on and interactive approach which meant we were all attentive and no one was nodding off!
Jim is the real deal as an instructor. Clear. Articulate. Focused. Solid material that is presented in an exceptionally clear and concise way. And . . . he’s not afraid to laugh, crack a joke and be just one of the guys on the line. Six shooters spent around 5 hours on the range getting a tune-up of the fundamentals . . . stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press, follow through. Single round engagements. Accelerated pairs. Movement. Everyone made significant progress. It is a rare thing in instructors when they can take a very complex task, break it down into distinct chunks and then tweak away on a shooter to get the very best out of them. Jim did a great job. Thank you! You can read my complete review at . . . https://eiaft.blogspot.com/2020/09/review-jim-erwin-defensive-shooting.html
Jim is so patient with me. I am left handed and ‘thought’ I would shoot left handed. Jim really helped me work through this with such patience. I shoot right handed better then with my left! His explanations are always helpful. I just don’t like when he tells us we have to run up the hill! Funny guy! I’m too old!!
Jim is beyond qualified in the art of self defense as well as gun safety, and all aspects of teaching about this craft. Fantastic way to get certified and learn about protection. I especially appreciate that this course is welcoming for all levels.
So most people have met me if they have taken a class with Jim. My name is Annaliese and I’m his wife of quite a few years. I’ve always been a “long gunner” shooting rifles either target or for hunting purposes. Before Jim I had never really shot pistols or even dove down deep into the complexities of long range shooting. With the training I have received from Jim I have become a more proficient long range shooter and have improved leaps and bounds in my pistol craft. Now most couples will say they can not learn well from their spouse, they butt heads and someone usually gets frustrated. This is not the case with Jim and me. I learn from him every time we go out and shoot, whether it be pistol, carbine or long range. He always has so much patience, explains things so I understand and really gives me something new to think about each time we go out. I really think this speaks highly of him as an instructor and I’m not writing this to just write it. If you ask anyone close to us they will attest to everything I have said. He truly makes everything enjoyable and attainable.
By clicking yes, you certify that you are at least 18 years of age.