Good to Go Gun Training

Greg Gedese founded Good To Go Gun Training after four years as a Reconnaissance Marine with 1st Recon Battalion, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds NRA Instructor and California Department of Justice Certifications, plus NRA Range Safety Officer credentials.

His mission is straightforward: teach anyone with a positive attitude how to safely and competently handle firearms. He's specifically trained seniors, domestic violence survivors, and individuals with physical disabilities—something most ranges won't advertise but Gedese built his practice on.

All training starts with an assessment of your goals and skill level. No cookie-cutter curriculum here. Whether you're picking up a firearm for the first time or you're coming back after years away, Gedese designs a program that meets you where you are.

• •Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun — Good To Go covers all three platforms. You'll learn:

• •Basic anatomy (sights, triggers, safeties, how revolvers and pistols actually differ)
• •Fundamentals of shooting from a stable position
• •Malfunction identification and clearing
• •Presentation from a holster (Level 2 handgun students)
• •Movement and reloading on the move
• •Safe disassembly, maintenance, and routine care

"Taking Good To Go Gun Training's handgun course was an exciting experience. Not only did I learn about the different parts of a firearm and how they work, but I got some really great hands-on training. Greg was very clear about the best firearm safety practices." — Kaylee T.

Personalized, one-on-one instruction at $80 per hour (discounts available for military and first responders). You move at your own pace. Classes are booked in 1-hour segments and can be a mix of classroom instruction and live range time, depending on your needs.

Don't own a gun? No problem. Gedese arranges rental firearms through partnered facilities.

Cap at 20 students (typically 10–12 per class). Group courses offer a supportive environment where you learn alongside peers and identify your strengths and weaknesses in real time.

• •Handgun Level 1 — Fundamentals | 4 hours, $200 per student
• •Handgun and range safety
• •Shooting fundamentals from a static position
• •Basic handgun manipulation and common malfunctions
• •Routine maintenance

• •Handgun Level 2 — Presentation & Movement | 4 hours, $200 per student
• •Drawing from a holster
• •Identifying and clearing malfunctions in dynamic scenarios
• •Reloading on the move
• •Advanced maneuvers as progression allows

Gedese is an approved instructor for California CCW courses sanctioned by the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. All courses are $300 per student and include the mandatory firearms training and on-range qualification required by the state.

• •New CCW Applicants: Take the required course and qualification, receive your Certificate of Completion to submit to the Sheriff's Department.

• •CCW Renewal: California requires renewal every two years. Gedese recommends scheduling your renewal class 180 days before expiration.

• •Owner-taught only. Greg teaches every class personally. You're not getting shuffled to an assistant.
• •Military background with tactical experience. He brings real-world training from active combat, not just range certification.
• •Inclusive approach. Explicitly serves populations other ranges overlook—seniors, assault survivors, people with disabilities.
• •Assessment-first methodology. Your training plan is custom-built based on your goals, confidence level, and current knowledge, not a preset curriculum.
• •Age flexibility. Minimum age 12 (with guardian supervision under 18). Rare for tactical firearms instruction.

Minimum age: 12 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Bring your own firearm and ammunition if you have them. Rental firearms and gear are available at the facility. All that's truly required: 1 hour of time and a positive mental attitude.

• •Revolver vs. Pistol difficulty — Not about the gun type. Recoil, caliber, and make/model matter more. Training trumps everything.

• •"Guns for women" are a thing — No. Firearms aren't gender-specific. Personal preference drives selection, not gender.

• •Skip practice after buying — That's how you become a liability. California requires CCW renewal every two years. Shooting skills are perishable like any kinetic skill.

• •Buying a gun is easy in California — It's not. Multiple forms of ID, background check, 10-day waiting period. CCW permits involve Sheriff discretion, training requirements, and extensive paperwork.

• •Phone: 760-583-1694
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Service Area: Fresno County and surrounding regions

Book an assessment online to discuss your goals and get assigned to the right course.