Police Science Institute Fresno, CA

What Police Science Institute Fresno, CA does

Police Science Institute (PSI), founded in 1991 and headquartered at 5133 North Gates Ave, Fresno, California, is a Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)-approved private training institution (Institution Code 1002681) specializing in firearms, security, and law enforcement certification courses for individual consumers and workforce development-funded students across Central California. The firm operates a single physical site containing classrooms and a private indoor law enforcement range certified by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) as Training Facility Firearms #TFF1728 and Training Facility Baton #TFB1435. Course offerings span BSIS-approved security guard credentials (Guard Card, exposed carry firearms, baton, TASER, pepper spray, electronic stun gun, SB 1626 school security), California concealed carry weapon permits (initial 16-hour, renewal, Utah non-resident, LEOSA/HR218), firearms skill courses (basic handgun, carbine, defensive shotgun, drawing from concealment, firearms cleaning), American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED, women's self-defense, and the flagship 140-hour 4-Week Security Academy priced at $7,495.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time per-class fees ranging from $50 (firearms cleaning) to $7,495 (Security Academy bundle), supplemented by recurring annual and seasonal range memberships through sister company The Range Pistol Club, scholarship funding channeled via four regional workforce development partners, and community outreach events. The customer mix centers on individual consumers in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Merced counties, with women-focused courses and a LEOSA track addressing narrower subsegments. Distribution is direct on-site only, with online PayPal-based registration and Skedda-powered scheduling, walk-in availability for select Guard Card classes, and off-site community events co-hosted with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office CCW unit and USCCA.

The institution markets itself as "The Valley's #1 Independent School Since 1991," leveraging 35 years of operating history, a multi-credentialed instructor faculty (POST, NRA, DOJ, BSIS, Red Cross, ASP), and channel partnerships with USCCA, American Red Cross, and county workforce agencies. No venture capital, private equity, or external institutional investment is indicated; the firm operates as a small (10-employee), privately held single-site business with related-party ties to the adjacent The Range Pistol Club retail range under common ownership.

Name

Police Science Institute Fresno, CA

Legal name

Police Science Institute

Website

https://policescience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Police Science Institute is a Fresno, California-based BPPE-approved private training institution delivering BSIS-certified security guard, California CCW, firearms, and CPR courses plus a 140-hour 4-Week Security Academy, serving individual consumers and workforce development-funded students across Central California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms & Security Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Security, Guarding & Patrol Training (EDAOAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firearms, Range Safety & Less-Lethal Weapons Training (EDAOAMAN), General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB), Law Enforcement & Police Academy Training (EDAOAMAA), Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI)

Keywords

• Firearms safety training
• Concealed carry permits
• Security guard certification
• Law enforcement education
• CPR first aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Class Fees: One-time course fees for individual training classes including CCW permits, security guard certifications, and firearms training. Students pay per class session.
2. Security Academy Program: Comprehensive 4-week security training program priced at $7,495 covering tuition, equipment, and licensing. Provides bundled training packages for career-track students.
3. Certification Testing: Fees for certification exams and qualification tests including BSIS requalification and firearm qualifications for security guards and CCW holders.
4. Range Memberships: Annual and seasonal memberships to The Range Pistol Club providing unlimited shooting access, guest passes, and gun rental benefits for recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Police Science Institute is a private training institution offering state-certified firearms, concealed carry weapon (CCW), and security guard education. Its core offerings include CCW permit training (first-time, renewal, Utah non-resident, LEOSA), BSIS-approved security guard certifications (Guard Card, exposed carry firearms, baton, Taser, pepper spray), basic handgun classes, CPR/First Aid/AED, women-specific courses, and a flagship 4-Week Security Academy program covering 140 hours of comprehensive career-track training.

Product overview

Police Science Institute is a training school offering firearms, security, and emergency response education. The core offerings include CCW permit training (first-time, renewal, and state-specific permits), BSIS security guard certifications (guard card, exposed carry firearms, baton, taser, pepper spray), basic handgun training, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and women's-specific courses. The flagship product is the 4-Week Security Academy, a comprehensive 140-hour program bundling multiple certifications. Additional specialized courses include carbine training, defensive shotgun, shooting leagues, and ASP pepper spray certification. The institution partners with The Range Pistol Club for range facilities and uses PayPal for payment processing and Skedda for scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026USCCA partners with PSI and The Range Pistol Club for community outreach events. USCCA sponsors low-cost CCW events in Fresno, providing resources and support for concealed carry education. PSI serves as the training provider for USCCA-affiliated community events.
• Fresno County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborative partnership for CCW community education. Fresno County Sheriff's Office CCW Department staff attend community events to answer questions and assist with the permitting process. PSI provides training facilities and instruction for the county's CCW program.
• The Range Pistol ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Combined business with same ownership. PSI is the educational/training division; The Range Pistol Club is the retail/guns portion. Located next door to each other at 5133 North Gates Ave. The Range provides firearm sales, rentals, ammunition, and range memberships that complement PSI's training programs.
• Fresno Workforce ConnectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development agency that sponsors eligible students for PSI's 4-week Security Academy. Located at 3170 West Shaw Ave, Fresno CA. Refers job seekers to PSI training and funds tuition through grants.
• Workforce Development Board of Madera CountymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty workforce agency providing scholarship funding for residents to attend PSI security training programs.
• Proteus IncmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development nonprofit that funds security guard training for eligible participants across multiple California counties including Fresno, Madera, and Tulare.
• Merced WorknetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerced County workforce agency providing funding for security training programs at PSI.
• American Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI delivers American Red Cross certified CPR/First Aid/AED training (Pediatric and Adult). Students receive 2-year certification valid nationally. PSI is an authorized training provider.
• LifeBridge Community ChurchminorOthersCommunity venue partner hosting the Fresno County Low Cost CCW Event at their facility at 5125 North Gates Ave.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association): National concealed carry education and membership organization that partners with PSI for community events. Offers online training and instructor certification competing for the same civilian CCW audience PSI serves.
• ASP (Armament Systems and Procedures): Manufacturer of defensive batons, pepper spray, and training programs; PSI delivers ASP-certified 'Be Your Own Defender' pepper spray courses. Comparable in the less-lethal training segment.

Direct peers

• Black Rifle Training Company: Veteran-owned firearms training company offering CCW, defensive handgun, and tactical courses across multiple US states. Comparable curriculum, customer segment, and instructor-led delivery model to PSI.
• Gunsite Academy: Long-established (1976) private firearms training school offering defensive handgun, rifle, shotgun, and 250/350-level courses. Closely comparable model to PSI's defensive courses and instructor-led curriculum.
• SureFire Institute: California-based tactical and low-light firearms training school offering handgun, carbine, and force-on-force courses to civilians, security, and law enforcement. Direct overlap with PSI's defensive training catalog and customer base.
• Front Sight Firearms Training Institute: Independent firearms and self-defense training resort offering multi-day handgun, rifle, and shotgun courses with similar curriculum structure to PSI's CCW and Security Academy programs. Comparable consumer-facing defensive training model.
• SIG Sauer Academy: Manufacturer-affiliated firearms training facility offering handgun, rifle, carbine, and shotgun courses taught by former military and law enforcement instructors. Directly comparable to PSI's carbine, defensive shotgun, and concealed carry curricula.

Regional players

• Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club: Southern California private range and training organization offering NRA and concealed carry courses with an indoor range facility similar to PSI/The Range Pistol Club combination. Comparable regional range-plus-training model.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross Training Services: National CPR/First Aid/AED certification provider whose curriculum PSI delivers at its Fresno facility. Adjacent competitor in the safety certification segment PSI bundles into its Security Academy.
• NRA Training (National Rifle Association): National organization offering standardized firearms instructor and student courses across all US states. PSI instructors themselves hold NRA certifications, and NRA sets baseline curriculum many PSI courses follow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCY5sap_xk9PP9wd2uYY7Xqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/policescience
• Instagraminstagram.com/therangefresno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/police-science-institute-fresno-ca

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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