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* Special Note for Solano and San Mateo County Sheriff applicants:  You must apply and receive approval from the Sheriff's Office prior to enrolling in a class.

 

** Special Note for Contra Costa Sheriff applicants.  Although, this 8 hr. class meets the requirement for the 8 hrs. of training, you will still have to qualify with the Sheriff at their range, using a holster and the course of fire is under time.   If you are new, and have not been professionally trained in the presentation of the holstered handgun, we strongly recommend that you enroll in one of our 16 hr. classes instead.  Our 16 hr. classes have a full day of range training, all from the holster, and we practice the Sheriff's qualification.   

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Remember the 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 Utah, Arizona, Florida and Virginia!   Due to reciprocity agreements, each of these permits are recognized in 32-33 states outside of California.   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, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Applications and mailing envelopes for Utah and Arizona are provided at class.  Applications for Florida and Virginia can be found by clicking on these blue hyperlinks.  The Utah, Arizona, and Virginia non-resident permits are valid for five years, and the Florida permit is valid for seven years.  There is an application fee, paid to the respective issuing state, at the time of application.  They are value priced at $63.25 for Utah, $60 for Arizona, $100 for Virginia and $97 for Florida.

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Fingerprinting services for the Utah and Arizona permits are available at the class for a modest fee of $25 per card.  If you want both Utah (needs 1 card) and Arizona (needs 2 cards), you will need to bring $75 cash.

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Please Bring the following mandatory items to class:

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• Valid California DMV issued driver's license or ID

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* Firearm Safety Certificate, if you have one.

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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.  The only exception is Contra Costa SO applicants who only need one training gun for this class, as they will qualify at the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office.  

 

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.  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, or call Denise at 408-687-3791.

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• Two magazines or one speed-loader (if revolver) for each gun.  

• Ammunition - 100 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 Impact Sport amplified headphones.

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• Notepad and pen (black ink)

• Baseball cap or visor

• Sack lunch and personal hydration

• Closed toe shoes and pants with belt.

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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.  Please do not bring any ammunition into the classroom.  Leave ammo secured in your vehicle.  Please enter at the Range Entrance (to the left of the main entrance).  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.

 

For more information, call Denise @ 408-687-3791  

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