Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Time: 9AM-5PM
Check-In by 8:30AM
New to CCW? Moved or let your permit lapse? Cost been an issue?
Let us help! The USCCA and The Range Pistol Club want to give back to the Fresno community by offering this low cost Initial CCW class that meets the 16 hr training requirement for Fresno County. Staff from FSO’s CCW Department will also be on hand to answer questions & assist community members with the permitting process.
This class will consist of 8 hrs online course work completed prior and 8 hrs in-person training, Shooting qualification is included and must be completed at The Range.
You must own a firearm to attend an Initial CCW Class.
This Event Is Sponsored By USCCA, In Collaboration With The Fresno County Sheriffs Office, The Police Science Institute,
And The Range Pistol Club.
Location:
LifeBridge Community Church
5125 North Gates Ave
Fresno CA 93722
Cross Streets (Shaw & Blythe)
PLEASE READ THE PROVIDED MATERIAL TO SATISFY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S ADDITIONAL TRAINING HOURS REQUIREMENT. BE PREPARED TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE A WRITTEN TEST AT OUR LOCATION WHILE ATTENDING YOUR IN-PERSON CCW CLASS.
Reading Material
Click Each Section Below To Open The Reading Material. The Reading Material Is Completed At Your Own Pace. READING MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR CLASS.
Payments-Non Refundable
Limited Seating
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. Fresno County allows 5 firearms on the CCW Permit.
Please bring your photo I.D. and the firearm(s) you would like listed on your permit. All weapons must be unloaded and in a locked case before entering the facility. Ammunition is available for purchase at The Range next door.
Schedule To Shoot Your Qualification:
Wednesdays 9am-6pm
Saturdays 9am-6pm
Sundays 9am-5pm
5133 North Gates Suite 102, Fresno CA 93722
This schedule will be held on a walk-in basis. Check in at the front desk at The Police Science Institute. We recommend you complete your shoot within 30 days of completing the class.
Raffle-Two separate raffles will be held. One for every attendee in the class and one for those who became USCCA Members. A USCCA representative will go over the details during your class.
To Apply For Your CCW Permit After Completing
Your Class Use The Online Application
Link Listed Below
https://fresnoso.permitium.com/entry
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
770 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 304
Fresno, CA 93710
Telephone: (559) 600-8515
Fax: (559) 600-8321
Email: SheriffCCW@fresnosheriff.org
Email Reminders Will Be Sent Out Two Days Prior To The Class. Your Email Will Be Collected From Your Online Payment. If You Paid For More Then One Spot A Plus One Will Be Added To Your Reservation. Names Of Students Will Be Collected During The Class.
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5133 North Gates Ave
Fresno CA 93722
Tel: (559) 276-9800
Fax: (559) 276-9898
