Approved CCW course providers for Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced County Sheriff's Departments & Ripon and Escalon Police Department
To arrange class dates you can TEXT or CALL (209) 573-0172
COURSE COST:
Initial CCW Course 16 hours $200
Initial CCW Course 8 hours $150
Renewal CCW course 4 hours $100
Introduction to Defensive Handgun Course 6 hours $150
Class Location - Escalon Sportsman's Club 25195 E River Rd, Escalon, CA 95320
FREE 4-DAY DEFENSIVE HANDGUN COURSE (Value - $2000) with Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
with any successfully completed course.
About Ballistic Defense Academy
Ballistic Defense Academy provides CCW and defensive handgun training for shooters of all skill sets.
After many years of instructing for other organizations, Dan Streeter and Gena Horton started Ballistic Defense Academy in Jan 2017. Dan and Gena are NRA Certified Pistol Instructors and Range Safety Officers. Gena serves as the primary instructor and range master. She is an Army Veteran who enjoys teaching shooters of all skill levels.
2021 Class Dates
Hybrid Renewal Class (4 hours) 3-hour virtual class & 1-hour range qualification:
-Apr 6 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Apr 7 (6-7p)
-Apr 27 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Apr 28 (6-7p)
-Jun 1 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Jun 2 (6-7p)
-Jul 6 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Jul 7 (6-7p)
-Aug 3 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Aug 4 (6-7p)
-Sep 7 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sep 8 (6-7p)
-Sep 28 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sep 29 (6-7p)
-Nov 2 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Nov 3 (6-7p)
-Nov 30 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Dec 1 (6-7p)
Hybrid Initial Class (8-hour) 3-hour virtual class & 5-hour range qualification:
-Apr 6 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Apr 11 (8a-1p)
-Apr 27 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun May 2 (8a-1p)
-Jun 1 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Jun 6 (8a-1p)
-Jul 6 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Jul 11 (8a-1p)
-Aug 3 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Aug 8 (8a-1p)
-Sep 7 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Sep 12 (8a-1p)
-Sep 28 (6-9p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Oct 3 (8a-1p)
-Nov 2 (6-9p)Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sun Nov 7 (8a-1p)
Hybrid Initial Class (16-hour) 8-hour virtual class & 8-hour range qualification:
-Apr 6 & 8 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Apr 11 (8a-4p)
-Apr 27 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification May 2 (8a-4p)
-Jun 1 & 3 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Jun 6 (8a-4p)
-Jul 6 & 8 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Jul 11 (8a-4p)
-Aug 3 & 5 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Aug 8 (8a-4p)
-Sep 7 & 9 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Sep 12 (8a-4p)
-Sep 28 & 30 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Oct 3 (8a-4p)
-Nov 2 & 4 (6-10p) Virtual Classroom & Qualification Nov 7 (8a-4p)
Introduction to Defensive Handgun Class (6-hour):
-Apr 11 (8a-2p)
-May 2 (8a-2p)
-Jun 6 (8a-2p)
-Jul 11 (8a-2p)
-Aug 8 (8a-2p)
-Sep 12 (8a-2p)
-Oct 3 (8a-2p)
-Nov 7 (8a-2p)
*** You must be on camera through the entire virtual class. We recognize this is a much different classroom environment and you could have some minor household interruptions. It is expected that students participate throughout the class. Please refrain from driving, jogging, shopping, etc.
Equipment
Mandatory Equipment
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment
All Handguns on CCW
Outside the waistband holster
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Hat
Belt
Closed shoes or boots. NO flip-flops, sandals or heels.
Factory-new or factory-reloaded ammunition with full-metal jacket. No home or personal reloaded ammunition, please.
Initial CCW and Introduction to handgun class: 150 rounds
**NOTE INITIAL CCW
All Handguns on CCW
Outside the waistband holster
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Hat
Belt
Closed shoes or boots. NO flip-flops, sandals or heels.
Factory-new or factory-reloaded ammunition with full-metal jacket. No home or personal reloaded ammunition, please.
Initial CCW and Introduction to handgun class: 150 rounds
**NOTE INITIAL CCW STUDENTS DO NOT BRING HANDGUNS OR RANGE GEAR FIRST 2 SESSIONS**
Renewal CCW: 50 rounds per gun
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment
Magazine pouch
2 spare magazines or speed loaders
Electronic hearing protection
Sunscreen
Chair
Clothing-Please wear layers and be prepared for any type of weather, we will be on the range RAIN or SHINE.
Food
Recommended Equipment
Food
Please bring lunch, dinner, and/or snacks depending on the time of your class. We will have breaks but there will not be enough time to go and get food.
Food services are not always provided on site.