Certified firearms instructors offering concealed carry classes, beginner courses, tactical training, and competition coaching.
Premier firearms training facility blending live-fire training with state-of-the-art indoor video simulation. CCW classes approved for Orange County and LA County. Led by law enforcement and military instructors.
Highest rated firearms training in Orange County. CCW training provider for Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. BSIS certified instructor with nearly three decades of law enforcement experience.
Premier CCW trainer in Southern California with on-site shooting range. Authorized training provider for Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego County Sheriff's Departments.
Disabled veteran-owned firearms training company. Current and former U.S. Military, Special Operations, and law enforcement instructors. Specializing in tactical pistol, rifle, and active shooter training.
Over 30 years of defensive firearms instruction. P.O.S.T.-certified Law Enforcement and Military instructors. California CCW training, renewals, and multi-state permit courses.
California DOJ-approved CCW and firearms training for the San Francisco Bay Area. Approved for 30+ jurisdictions including San Francisco, Fremont, Hayward, and Livermore police departments.
15 years as California CCW experts. NRA and California DOJ Certified Instructors. CCW training approved for Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, El Dorado, Nevada, Amador, and Shasta counties.
Non-profit committed to safe, quality firearms training in the Bay Area for 35+ years. Basics of Pistol, Personal Protection, Range Safety Officer, CCW, and NRA Instructor courses available.
California CCW Initial, Renewal, and Modification classes. Private CCW instruction available. Serving San Jose and the greater Bay Area.
California and Multi-State CCW Permit Classes throughout Southern California. CA POST Certified Law Enforcement Instructors. Serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
CCW training for Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, Placer, Elk Grove, Stockton, Lodi, Galt, and West Sacramento. Professional instruction in a supportive environment.
San Diego CCW and firearms instructor offering gun safety classes and CCW courses for pistol and rifle. Group and private classes. Women's only courses available.
CCW renewal training at Burro Canyon Shooting Park. Led by active duty and retired law enforcement and military professionals. LA County Sheriff approved.
Apply through your county sheriff's office. Requirements include: completing an approved 16-hour training course, passing a background check, demonstrating "good cause" (requirements vary by county), and paying application fees. Processing takes 90-120 days.
California CCW courses cover: firearms safety and storage, California self-defense laws, situational awareness, conflict avoidance, marksmanship fundamentals, and live-fire qualification. The 16-hour course includes both classroom instruction and range time.
You must obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) by passing a 30-question written test, but formal training isn't required. However, training is strongly recommended for safety. FSC tests are administered at licensed dealers for approximately $25.
Last verified: January 11, 2025