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 am fairly new to pistols and all in all Jim Erwin was a fantastic instructor. He broke down each section with intellect and wit keeping the class engaged, and safe. When working on grip and shooting Mr. Erwin was respectful in asking if he could adjust my hands and give me constructive criticism on stance etc. Before shooting Mr. Erwin and the staff briefed the class in the event of an emergency and went over the full safety protocols if something were to go wrong via an accident- which I found helpful and reassuring. I highly recommend attending one of his classes if you are looking to dial into your pistol fundamentals. I have always loved shooting but have been uncomfortable with my grip around handguns being as I was raised shooting rifles, my aim wasn’t noticeably poor but there is always room to improve of course. After taking his class I practiced on the weekend, my precision and how I adjust my shooting has changed, I now feel comfortable knowing what to tweak to make sure I am accurate and consistent. The mentality to break down each piece of form really helped. 10/10
I only took a short class but I have already asked my range to bring him back for a longer duration class! The main thing I got from him is my strong hand grip position but I know there is a ton of info in his brain to extract. Men and ladies seemed to do great in the class and he made sure all skill levels were comfortable and progressing!
This class was an outstanding experience. Jim and his crew are extremely knowledgeable and patient. Regardless of how much time you’ve had with a rifle or long range shooting, you’ll be sure to gain a wealth of experience by the end of this class. Jim does a great job presenting the classroom portion and encourages lots of questions. I would definitely reccomend this class to ALL levels of enthusiast.
-Dylan G
I was very intimidated taking the class but felt at ease quickly! Jim did a wonderful job making me feel at ease and gave so many helpful pointers that I hit the target much better than I ever anticipated. I highly recommend signing up for this course and having a down to earth person showing some basic and helpful pointers to help hit the bullseye! A course you won’t be disappointed in taking
Jim and his crew went above and beyond with the long range class. I’m brand new to long range and within two days they had me hit a mile. The instruction was clear and relevant. The spotters were knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I can’t wait to come back!
To anyone interested in taking this class all I can say to you is —- DO IT! You won’t regret it. Thank you all so much for putting on a class like this. I had a great time and learned so much. THANK YOU!!!
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