Fred's Firearms Training
Fred's Firearms Training offers county-certified concealed carry courses and progressive handgun instruction for shooters from complete beginners to intermediate level. Classes blend online classroom instruction via Zoom with live-fire range qualification on weekends. CCW Certification (Stanislaus C...
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Fred's Firearms Training offers county-certified concealed carry courses and progressive handgun instruction for shooters from complete beginners to intermediate level. Classes blend online classroom instruction via Zoom with live-fire range qualification on weekends.
CCW Certification (Stanislaus County) - Initial CCW: 16 hours total ($285) - Thursday 5:30–9:30 pm (Zoom) - Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm + Sunday 8:00 am–12:00 pm (range) - Requires 250 rounds ammunition
- •CCW Renewal: 8 hours total ($185)
- •Thursday 5:30–9:30 pm (Zoom)
- •Saturday 8:00 am–11:00 am (range)
- •Requires 100 rounds ammunition
Apply for your CCW with your county issuer before registering for courses. Fred's no longer issues certificates for Ripon or San Joaquin County.
Handgun Progression
| Course | Duration | Level | Cost | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handgun Awareness | 3 hrs | Beginner | TBA | Safety, grip, fundamentals |
| Handgun 1 | 2 hrs | Beginner | TBA | Basic operation, shooting accuracy |
| Handgun 2 | 2 hrs | Intermediate | TBA | Weapon manipulation, malfunction clearing, holster draw |
| Handgun 3 | 2 hrs | Intermediate | $130 | Movement, multiple positions, target engagement |
- •3-Gun Course ($TBA) – Afternoon action course covering shotgun, pistol, and rifle transitions. Requires solid pre-existing firearms skills. Drills include moving-and-shooting, timed engagement, and multi-weapon transitions.
Zoom requirements: computer, tablet, or smartphone with webcam and microphone for Thursday sessions.
Range days require: handgun with magazines, OWB holster, sturdy belt, eye/ear protection, ammunition (amounts vary by course), long pants and closed-toe footwear.
3-Gun students must bring semi-automatic rifle (AR/AK/Mini-14/30), shotgun (18–22" barrel), and pistol with appropriate ammunition and gear.
The Zoom-plus-weekend model keeps classroom time flexible for working adults. Saturday morning/afternoon slots allow students to fit training around their schedule. Electronic hearing protection is recommended for 3-Gun.