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.

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    Initial & Renewal CCW Classes | Lemoore CA

    California CCW classes in Lemoore: 16-hour initial ($150) and 8-hour renewal ($75), both meeting SB 2 requirements with live-fire qualification at Lemoore Sportsman's Club. Approved CCW instructors for Fresno County, Kings County, Tulare County, Hanford PD and Lemoore PD, serving students from Hanford, Lemoore and across the three counties.

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    Handgun Training | Lemoore CA

    Competitive and Defensive Handgun training in Lemoore, CA: one-on-one coaching on accuracy, speed, holster work and malfunction drills. $40/hour serving Hanford, Lemoore and the Kings, Fresno and Tulare County area.

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    Rifle Training | Lemoore ca

    Build your confidence and skill level with your rifle. Hands-on rifle instruction at Lemoore Sportsman's Club for new and experienced shooters. $40/hour serving Hanford, Lemoore and the Kings, Fresno and Tulare County area.

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    Shotgun Training | lemoore ca

    Build your confidence and skill level with your shotgun. Hands-on shotgun instruction at Lemoore Sportsman's Club for new and experienced shooters. $40/hour serving Hanford, Lemoore and the Kings, Fresno and Tulare County area.

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    Personal Safety Classes | central valley

    Non-firearms training in situational awareness and crime prevention for groups, churches and organizations — we come to your location. 2-hour and 4-hour formats, serving Kings, Fresno and Tulare Counties.

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    Give firearms training with a Next Step Training gift certificate — CCW classes, private instruction and handgun training in Lemoore, CA.

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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.

Train with Jeff and Marni at Lemoore Sportsman’s Club, serving Lemoore, Hanford, Kings County, and surrounding communities.

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