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
Great course given by an excellent teacher. The classroom work breaking down the mechanics of good shooting was enlightening. Jim’s approach is down to earth and accessible. He has great deal of patience and can point out what needs to be worked on. We were able to do some movement drills to experience what its like to shoot in a fluid environment. I never get the chance to do that and look forward to going to train at his school in Nevada.
Jim’s teaching style is such that as a student I understood his methods, embraced his mindset and profited immensely from his professionalism. Jim’s Defensive Pistol training was a great first step in becoming an engaged, aware defender of my own & my family’s safety. I am looking forward to taking the next step in Jim’s program as soon as possible. Thank you Shooting Performance Institute!
I took the September 2021 training at the Police Science Institute in Fresno, CA and thought the level of instruction was time well spent. As someone who has mostly shot static targets on the range, this class taught me so much more about how to handle firearms outside of that environment. Techniques like holster management, shot accuracy under stress and practicing live fire exercises while moving on the range. Not something you get to do often on an indoor public range.
Jim mixes the training with real world examples and his experiences that make the class so much more interesting than watching videos or just reading about it. I also appreciated the attention to safety when we were shooting on the range.
Take the class – well worth your investment in time.
Back with Jim for Tac Pistol 7/18: The class was great. Jim’s back ground makes him unique. HIs down to earth style, his self humor, and his ability to teach make him a more unique person. He seamlessly transitioned from students who struggled to hit the card board the target was on to those kept their hits inside the circles. He told us what to do then demonstrated the drill/scenarios for visual learning. Instructor Jim was able to adjust each drill and scenario to challenge each students different abilities. He fixed my long term problem, with an ocular shift, to pick up the sights quicker. Jim taught everyone in the class to be a better shooter. At the end of class, he debriefed everyone one and asked if there were any unanswered questions. All questions answered. Tac Pistol was a top notch experience. Thanks Jim
I took this class over the weekend and I would recommend it to anyone. I’m looking forward to taking it again. My favorite part was running the courses Jim built. Of course this was after Jim fixed some of my mechanics like grip etc.
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