CA DOJ Approved CCW Training

Our Conceal Carry Training course teaches:

• The knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense.  

• Learn state-specific laws and regulations for concealed carry.

• Master safe firearm handling and storage practices.

• Gain confidence in real-world defensive scenarios.

• Receive expert instruction from certified trainers.

This CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience and is designed to provide the core competencies required in California’s SB-2.  This course is also applicable to non-resident permits for both Arizona and Florida, which due to reciprocity allows for non-resident carry in 32 states. 

This instructor-led, in-person course gives you direct instruction from a California DOJ CCW instructor from the beginning to end and is conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range.

The following topics are included but not limited to: 

• Mental Health and resources (SB-2 requirement)

• California Laws governing the use of deadly force

• Firearms and home/vehicle safety

• Pistol nomenclature and selecting a pistol for self-defense

• Ammunition knowledge and defensive ammunition selection

• Basic defensive pistol skills including Live-fire training.

• Drawing from concealment

• Loading and stoppage remediation

• Defensive mindset and awareness

• Carry modes and pistol concealment

• Firearms qualification course

 We do our best to tailor the class topics to the needs of those attending.

For a listing of upcoming classes please see our Upcoming Classes  pages.

To inquire about private or semi-private classes please submit a Training Request.  

As this is a CCW permit course with a shooting qualification, minimal qualification shooting skills are needed.  If you are unsure of your skills, Basic Pistol and Defensive Pistol classes are available to assist with mastering the fundamentals required to shoot and pass the county specific qualification.

All Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) training is done by CA DOJ CCW Certified Instructors.