What’s Your Next Step?

New to firearms? Ready to renew your CCW or sharpen skills you already have? Jeff and Marni Watkins offer practical, supportive training to help you move forward with confidence.

Next Step Training instructors Marni and Jeff Watkins at a training event

Choose Your Next Step

  • handgun training

    Build your confidence and skill level with your handgun!

  • CCW & Renewal Classes

    Find initial and renewal training, course details, and a class that fits your schedule.

  • Private Firearms Training

    Work one on one or in a small group on the skills you want to build.

  • Group Safety Training

    Bring practical, non-firearms safety education to your group or organization.

  • Shotgun Training

    Build safe, confident shotgun skills, from first lessons to practice on the range.

  • Rifle Training

    Practice safe handling, technique, and accuracy with training tailored to your experience.

  • Training Deals

    Keep your skills growing with training subscription options.

  • Gift Certificates

    Give someone a practical introduction or a chance to build skills with Next Step Training.

Learn with Jeff and Marni

Jeff Watkins brings more than 30 years of military and civilian law enforcement experience, including extensive use-of-force instruction. Marni Watkins is a credentialed California educator and certified firearms instructor who has taught students of different ages and experience levels since 1993.

Together, they make room for questions, emphasize safe practice, and tailor training to each student’s next step.