Friedman Firearms Training
Friedman Firearms Training
Meet Our Great Staff
Peter M. Friedman
Peter M. Friedman
I have been instructing Basic and Advanced Defensive Handgun training for over 50 years, including preparation for qualifying for Concealed Carry (CCW). I would love to assist you with any training you need.
Instructor Certifications Include:
CA DOJ CCW Instructor #050
CA BSIS Firearm Instructor TIF2760
CA-DOJ Firearm Safety Certificate Training Instructor 108551
LEOSA/HR218 Annual Requalification
NRA Life Member
NRA Training Counselor
NRA Law Enforcement Tactical and Handgun Instructor
NRA Advanced Defensive Pistol Instructor (CCW)
NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
NRA Personal Protection Inside & Outside The Home Instructor (CCW)
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim ® Instructor & Regional Counselor
Glock Certified Instructor
Glock Certified Advanced Armorer
Sig Sauer Armorer
Reserve Deputy Sheriff - Los Angeles County (1966-1967)
Reserve Deputy Sheriff/Pilot-San Bernardino County (1979-1984)
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office SAVES Volunteer
Member - Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse
Member - 100 Club of CCC
Rose Friedman
Rose Friedman
Rose has been a handgun Instructor for many years with expert knowledge of both revolvers and semi-autos. Rose has also developed several innovative techniques in sight and target alignment. She is a favorite Instructor with the Ladies and Kids! Rose is also the creator of our animated Lessons on the Fundamentals of Shooting and Aiming, Breath Control, Trigger Control, etc., with full audio narration. They are available FREE for your viewing.
Instructor Certifications Include:
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim ® Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
NRA Life Member
Member - Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse
Member - 100 Club of CCC
David Friedman
David Friedman
David was a Pilot-Warden with the California Department of Fish and Game, and now a Reserve Deputy Sheriff - Level 1 with Contra Costa County. David is expert with Glocks, 1911s, SIGs, HKs, M1A, AR15 rifles, and 12GA tactical shotguns.
Instructor Certifications Include:
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun and Tactical Shooting Instructor
NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor
CA POST Firearm Instructor
Glock Certified Instructor
Glock Certified Advanced Armorer
Sig Sauer Armorer
Colt 1911 Certified Armorer
Colt AR15 Certified Armorer
NRA Range Safety Officer
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Level 1- Contra Costa County
Member - Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse
Brian Friedman
Brian has been shooting for over 20 years with his Dad, Peter, and his brother, David on our staff.
Instructor Certifications Include:
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Shotgun Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Member-Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse
Member - 100 Club of CCC
Thomas Gill
Tom was a Deputy Sheriff with Contra Costa County - retired in 2023. Tom was the head of the Sheriff's Dive Team for many years.
Instructor Certifications include:
CA POST Firearms Instructor
Member - Contra Costa 100 Club
