All of our CCW Initial and Renewal classes are SB2 compliant.  All of our CCW classes are led by instructors who are certified by the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms, Carry Concealed Weapon Program, as DOJ CCW Instructors.

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This CCW class is our two-day, 16 hour, premium course which teaches the skills necessary to safely carry a concealed firearm in public.  This course includes live-fire range training.  

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Servicing applicants from the following jurisdictions:

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Amador SO

Calaveras SO

Campbell PD

Central Marin PD

Concord PD

Contra Costa SO

El Dorado SO

Lodi PD

Los Gatos PD

Marin SO

Monterey SO

Morgan Hill PD

Napa PD

Napa SO

Nevada Co. SO

Novato PD

Placer SO

Pleasant Hill PD

Ripon PD

San Ramon PD

Sacramento SO

San Francisco PD

San Joaquin SO

San Mateo SO

Santa Clara SO

Solano SO

Sonoma SO

Stockton PD

Sunnyvale PD

Tiburon PD

Yolo SO

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Day One of this two day class, takes place in a comfortable air conditioned indoor classroom.  Students learn the legal considerations for carrying a concealed handgun, including a comprehensive look into the laws regarding the use of lethal force, civil and criminal liability, carry restrictions and more.  Students will receive a copy of "California Gun Laws". 

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Day Two of this two-day class is detailed coursework on safe firearms handling, and shooting from the holster.  Students learn to safely present the handgun from the holster, perform emergency reloads, clear malfunctions, address threats to the side and rear, how to apply the fundamentals of shooting to result in accurate fire, and more.

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Please remember the California CCW permit is specific to the exact gun(s) you wish to carry.  The Make, Model, Caliber and Serial Number of each gun will be listed on your permit.  These are the only guns you are allowed to carry.  Additionally, the gun(s) must be registered in your name with the State of California prior to applying and putting them on your application.

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As an added bonus, these classes include the approved training for the non-resident Arizona, Florida and Virginia permits at no additional charge.  Carry confidently in the following states:

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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

 

Fingerprinting service is available at the class.

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

(Student must bring all items listed to class on Day One for our mandatory Gear Check)

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• Valid California DMV issued Driver's License or ID card.

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• Handgun(s) - Revolver or semiautomatic (full-size or compact).  You will need one main training gun, and you must bring all guns with you to both days of class that you want to put on your permit.  There is no additional charge for qualifying with multiple guns.  The State of California requires that the guns you list on your permit be registered to you with the State.  Depending on the issuing agency, there may be restrictions on gun type, modifications, and/or optics.  

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• Strong side outside-the-waistband KYDEX belt holster (no cordura nylon or leather).  We do not allow Blackhawk Serpa holsters. 

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• We highly recommend and allow Vedder and  Blade-tech OWB Kydex holsters

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• Twin magazine belt carrier (Kydex with open top), or speed loader pouch.

 

• Quality gun belt that fits holster loops and your pant's belt loops snugly.  Pants must have belt loops.  We recommend pants like First Tactical or 511 Tactical or their equivalent.  Thigh pockets can hold extra magazines and ammo.

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• Three magazines or one speed-loader (if revolver) for main training gun.  Additional guns will need at least one extra magazine or speedloader.

• Ammunition - 150 rounds for main training gun, plus an additional 50 rounds for each additional gun you wish to shoot for qualification testing.  

• Wrap-around eye and electronic hearing protection.  

We recommend Howard Leight or Walkers amplified headphones.

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• Notepad and pen (black ink)

• Baseball cap or visor and sunscreen

• Sack lunch and personal hydration both days

• Closed toe shoes

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• Note:  No low cut necklines please.  We don't want hot brass down our shirt.
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You must bring ALL guns and equipment shown above to class on the first day (Tuesday).  Please do not bring any ammunition into the classroom.  LEAVE AMMO IN VEHICLE TRUNK
 
This is a limited seating course.  Enrollment requires preregistration and prepayment of course fee to book a slot.  See our Refund Policy.

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For more information, please call Denise at 408-687-3791.

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