Trident Firearms Academy, LLC

08/22/2026

Are YOU prepared?

08/21/2026

People have been asking for it, so here it is. The next advanced handgun training class. Click on the link below to get a description of the Fighting Handgun class (February 6) and to sign up for it.

https://tridentfi****ms.com/events/fighting-handgun/

Also, here is the Fighting Shotgun class (April 17). This is not designed as a beginner shotgun class by any means, click on the link for full description and to sign up for it.

https://tridentfi****ms.com/events/fighting-shotgun/

08/18/2026

“You can own the finest weapons, the most advanced gear, and enough equipment to outfit an army—but without the training to use it, you’re still a liability. Gear does not make the warrior; Skill, discipline, and preparation do. Without them, you can die on day one wearing a million dollars’ worth of equipment.”

The Fighting Rifle class is a go! Sign up on our website. It will be on December 6, 2026, from 0800 to 1700. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://tridentfi****ms.com/events/fighting_rifle/

08/18/2026

04/05/2026

We have finally put up a new class on our website. It is the new “Introduction to Handguns” class. This class is designed for the new, or non, shooters in your family. If you have anyone in your family who is interested in learning how to shoot, from the beginning, this is a good class for them. If you have anyone in your family that may not really be all that into fi****ms, but there are guns in your house, they need to be able to safely handle a firearm. This class is designed for those people.

Instructor to student ratio on the line will be one instructor to every two shooters on the line.

Check it out, it might be right for you and your loved ones.

New classes will be posted soon!

Introduction to Handguns Date/Time Date(s) - 05/31/268:00 am - 1:00 pm Location Manteca Sportsmen, Inc Categories Handgun Introduction to Handguns Perfect for New Shooters! 5 Hour Class (8:00 am to 1:00 pm) Manteca Sportsmen’s Club – 30261 S. Airport Way, Manteca $150 per student (Juveniles must...

03/16/2026

Keep your fingers crossed!

In a supplemental brief filed with the Supreme Court last week, CRPA continues to put forth the case for granting cert in Duncan v. Bonta. The recent DC Court of Appeals decision creates a definitive circuit split and the question of "what is an arm?" lingers. Read the full brief here: https://ow.ly/jw2o50YuR8T

Help us get Duncan in front of the Court! Donate today! https://ow.ly/ecKC50YuR8Q

02/23/2026

It was a great day for training yesterday, and I don’t believe the weather could have been any better.

GREAT day Manteca Sportsmen, Inc.!

02/16/2026

We have updated the website. Here it is!

You may notice some changes, much of that is because Dan has retired, again. Sort of, Dan formally retired from Trident Farms Academy in December, 2025. He still plans to come back and help with some classes, that is why I used the “sort of”.

He is now enjoying more time with his family, including his grandchildren. I look forward to the time when I can do that too.

I intend to continue the tradition of Trident Fi****ms Academy, and everything that we’ve come to stand for in the last 17 years. I look forward to all of you returning to more classes.

Our specialty classes should be posted on theschedule within the next week or two. 

Gun Handling Safe gun handling stresses treating every firearm as loaded, mastering proper techniques for draws and reloads to maintain control and prevent negligent discharges in various scenarios. Marksmanship Marksmanship focuses on developing accurate shooting skills under stress, emphasizing fu...