Riverside County & LAPD CCW Class (16-Hour Initial) | A2 Defense

Concealed Carry Weapon Permit - Initial (16 hours) Course - Riverside County, LAPD

Riverside County Sheriff and LAPD-approved 16-hour CCW certification, classroom and live fire, taught by a POST-certified law enforcement instructor.

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$300

Instructor: Ray AlipanahLanguage: English, Farsi

About The Package

Course Dates: 

Wed 10/28 and Thu 10/29/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 10/31 and Sun 11/1/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 11/4 and Thu 11/5/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 11/7 and Sun 11/8/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 11/21 and Sun 11/22/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 12/2 and Thu 12/3/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 12/5 and Sun 12/6/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 12/9 and Thu 12/10/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 12/12 and Sun 12/13/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 12/16 and Thu 12/17/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 12/19 and Sun 12/20/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Mon 12/21 and Tue 12/22/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Mon 12/28 and Tue 12/29/26, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 1/6 and Thu 1/7/27, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 1/9 and Sun 1/10/27, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 1/13 and Thu 1/14/27, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 1/23 and Sun 1/24/27, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed 1/27 and Thu 1/28/27, 8 am - 5 pm

Sat 1/30 and Sun 1/31/27, 8 am - 5 pm

 

Description:

The California Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Course - Initial is designed to fulfill the requirements mandated by SB-2, your County Sheriff's Department (Riverside County, Los Angeles Police Department), and the State of California Department of Justice for applicants wishing to get their initial License to Carry Concealed Pistol, Revolver, or Other Firearm Within the State of California. It provides comprehensive training on California firearm safety, laws, and regulations for individuals seeking to obtain a concealed weapons license. This course covers topics such as firearm safety, handling, marksmanship, legal responsibilities, and situational awareness to ensure students are prepared to safely and responsibly carry a concealed weapon in the state of California.

Valid for the Following Agencies:

  • Riverside County
  • Los Angeles Police Department

Key Highlights:

  • Firearm safety training
  • California CCW laws and regulations
  • Marksmanship skills development

What you will learn:

  • Understanding Firearm Safety
    Learn proper handling, storage, and maintenance of firearms to ensure safe operation. Anyone with a concealed handgun license needs to know how to keep their firearms safe.
  • Knowledge of California CCW Laws
    Gain an in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations governing the concealed carry of weapons in California. You are responsible for knowing these laws if you want to obtain a concealed handgun permit.
  • Enhancing Marksmanship Skills
    Improve your accuracy and precision with practical marksmanship training tailored to California CCW requirements.

Course Locations:

(If you don't see a course date that works for you, contact us at service@a2defensetraining.com to request your desired course date. We can also create a private class for your group. A minimum of 5 participants are required to create a private class. One-on-One private teaching is available. Subject to instructor availability)

This course consists of a classroom portion and a live fire portion. The classroom portion of this course may take place at our gun shop in Lake Forest or our classroom facility in Anaheim Hills. You will receive information about the classroom location prior to the class date.

The live fire portion of this class takes place at one of the shooting ranges below:

  • Prado Olympic Shooting Park, located at 17501 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino, CA 91708
  • Raahauge Shooting Enterprises, located at 14995 River Rd., Corona, CA 92880
  • Riverside Magnum Range, located at 12391 Sampson St, Riverside, CA 92503

About Ray Alipanah:

Ray is a firearms and personal defense expert with over 25 years of experience. He is a POST-Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, DOJ-Certified Instructor, NRA-Certified Instructor (multiple disciplines), USCCA Partner, second-degree black belt, and Federall Firearms Licensee and Manufacturer (FFL). Through A2 Firearms and A2 Defense, Ray is on a mission to help as many patriotic Americans protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Firearm ownership and self-defense are the rights of every law-abiding citizen.

*Note: While the estimated times given are typical, due to the nature of this process and each applicant's specific situation, individual results may vary from one person to another and results are not guaranteed.