CCW Certification · In person & online

California CCW certification classes

Taught by our law enforcement instructors, with exactly what you need to pass your shooting qualification. You leave with a certificate for your agency.
16 hours
Initial, 2 days
8 hours
Renewal, 1 day
In person
Classroom + live fire
Online
Riverside & non-residents
★★★★★ 5.0 from 20 students on USCCA
Approved by Riverside County and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Other agencies may accept our certificates because our instructors are DOJ-certified. Not sure? Contact us or check with your issuing agency.

In-person classes

Classroom in Lake Forest or Anaheim Hills (exact location sent before class). Live fire at a range in Chino, Corona or Riverside.
Instructor coaching a student at the range
Initial Certification
16 hours · 2 days · 8am–5pm
For your first California CCW permit.
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Students on the firing line
Renewal Certification
8 hours · 1 day · 8am–5pm
For renewing your California CCW permit.
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Map of states that honor Arizona and Utah permits
Multi-State: Arizona & Utah
Add-on to any 16-hr or 8-hr class
Add Arizona and Utah non-resident permits to your class.
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Online classes

Online initial CCW course
Online Initial
16 hours · Riverside County residents
Your first permit, with the course online.
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Online renewal CCW course
Online Renewal
8 hours · Riverside County residents
Renew your permit, with the course online.
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Online course for non-residents
Online for Non-Residents
16 hours · Non-residents only
For non-residents applying for a California permit.
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Not sure where to start?

Haven't applied yet
CCW Prep: live on Google Meet
A 2-hour class with our instructors where you start your application, plus help after class while you submit it and your agency processes it.
See CCW Prep
Want us to handle it
CCW Concierge
We explain the process, gather your information and file your application for you. If your agency doesn't allow third-party filing, we sit with you while you file.
See Concierge

What to bring to in-person classes

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Your driver's license
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Every handgun you want on your permit, since you qualify with each one
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Ammo for each handgun. We'll confirm the round count for your agency.
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Bring your own handguns. Rentals aren't available

Your instructor

RA
Ray Alipanah
25+ years of experience
POST-certified law enforcement instructor, California DOJ-certified CCW instructor, NRA Training Counselor, and NRA, USCCA and U.S. LawShield certified instructor.
NRA Training Counselor NRA Certified Instructor NRA Chief Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Coach USCCA Certified Instructor

Questions

Which class do I need?
First permit: the 16-hour Initial class. Renewing: the 8-hour Renewal class. Haven't applied yet? Start with CCW Prep.
When should I take the 16-hour class?
Your agency tells you when, so apply first. CCW Prep walks you through the application.
Do I need my own handgun?
Yes. You qualify with each handgun you want on your permit. Rentals aren't available, so bring each handgun you plan to carry.
Can two people sign up together?
Yes. Choose the 2 students option when you enroll.
Can non-California residents take your classes?
Yes. Our online 16-hour course is for non-residents.
How old do I need to be?
CCW applicants must be 21 or older.

Not sure which class fits?

Call or message us and an instructor will point you to the right one.
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