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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More information regarding applying for a CCW can be seen on our CCW Initial page.

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Servicing applicants from the following jurisdictions:

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Amador SO

Campbell PD

Calaveras SO

Central Marin PD

Concord PD

Contra Costa SO

El Dorado SO

Los Gatos PD

Marin SO

Monterey SO

Napa PD

Napa SO

Nevada Co. SO

Novato PD

Placer SO

Pleasant Hill PD

Sacramento SO

San Francisco PD*

San Joaquin SO

San Jose PD

San Mateo SO*

San Ramon PD

Santa Clara SO*

Solano SO*

Sonoma SO*

Tiburon PD

Yolo SO

 

Day One of this two day class, takes place in our indoor classroom.  Complimentary coffee, breakfast snacks, and bottled water are provided.  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.

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Day Two of this two-day class is a detailed shooting course, and shooting is from the holster.  Students learn to safely present the handgun from the holster, draw from concealment, 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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Students should be familiar with the operation of their handgun and basic handgun safety prior to enrolling in this class.  We strongly recommend that new handgun owners first complete our Beginner's Pistol Introduction or our Women's Beginner Pistol Introduction class, prior to enrolling in this course.

 

Completion of this course also provides sufficient proof of training for the Arizona, Florida, Virginia and Utah non-resident CCW permits, too.  These non-resident permits are available, by mail, to law-abiding California residents and together are recognized in these 33 states outside of California:

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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, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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Utah, Arizona, Florida, and Virginia are “shall issue” to those applicants who clear the required background check, and application is done by mail.  These permits are valid in 33 states.  You do not need to apply at each state.  For example, Utah alone will give you 32 states, outside of California, that you can carry in.  You do not need to have the California permit to be eligible for these non-resident permits.   Applications for the Utah and Arizona permits are provided and completed during the class.  Students can download the applications for Florida and Virginia by clicking on these blue hyperlinks.

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Fingerprinting services are available at the class for a modest fee of $35 per card or 3 for $100.  If you want both Utah (needs 1 card) and Arizona (needs 2 cards), you will need to bring $100 cash.

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Please remember only 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.  

 

* Please note that the Central Marin PD, Marin SO, San Francisco PD, San Mateo SO, Santa Clara SO, Solano SO, and Sonoma SO require you apply and get approved by them prior to enrolling in the training class.

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

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

 

• Valid California DMV issued driver's license or ID.

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* Firearm Safety Certificate, if you have one

 

° Handgun(s) - Revolver or semiautomatic.  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.  Please review the issuing agencies requirements as shown on their website.  For information on your issuing authorities gun requirements, please see our CCW Initial page for links to your agency.

 

• Twin magazine belt carrier and three magazines (minimum) or one speed-loader with belt pouch if using a revolver.

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• Strong side outside-the-waistband KYDEX belt holster (no cordura nylon or leather) for each gun you want to qualify for your permit.  We do not allow Blackhawk Serpa holsters. 

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

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• Ammunition - 150 rounds for one main training gun plus an additional 50 rounds for each additional gun you want on your permit.  You must qualify with all guns you want on your permit.

 

• Wrap-around eye protection and electronic hearing protection.   We recommend Howard Leight or Walkers  amplified headphones.

 

• Front opening jacket or vest, medium weight, that covers the holstered handgun.

 

• Baseball cap or visor.

 

• Sack lunch both days

 

• Closed-toe sport shoes or tactical boots.

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• Notepad and pen (black ink)

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* No V-neck shirts.  (We don't want hot ejected brass down our shirt.)

 

You must bring all guns you want on your permit to class on the first day of class.  Please do not bring any ammunition into the classroom.  Handguns must be unloaded and cased. 

 

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, call Denise at 408-687-3791

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