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San Diego, San Diego County

2nd A Firearms Training is a San Diego-based firearms training company that provides professional and affordable training in the safe, responsible and ethical use of firearms. They are staunch advocates of the Constitutional Right to keep and bear arms and specialize in CCW training, basic and advanced pistol courses, and instructor training. The company emphasizes empowerment through education and takes pride in training both students and professional instructors.

San Dimas, Riverside County

5 Arrows Tactical Training provides comprehensive firearms training for civilians, military, and law enforcement with instructors who are former military and/or law enforcement and NRA certified. They offer a wide range of courses including NRA Certified Courses, Beginning Pistol/Shotgun/Rifle, Self-Defense Pistol (3 levels), Carbine, Shotgun, Long Range Rifle, Multi-State CCW classes (UT, FL, OR, VA, & AZ), and Advanced Medical training. The company emphasizes creating well-rounded students trained in safe environments who remain competent in stressful situations, with training conducted at ranges throughout Southern California and a classroom located in San Dimas.

Elite CCW and Firearms Training operates from a Fountain Valley facility founded by Mike Duda, who supervised the Orange County Sheriff's CCW Unit from 2017 to 2019. Duda brings 22 years in law enforcement and 12 years of active duty U.S. Army service as a Master Gunner and Silver Star recipient. The company holds authorized training provider status for Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Arizona, Utah, and Florida. The team includes NRA Certified Instructors Bailey Duda, who holds Glock and Sig Sauer armorer certifications, along with instructors Kevin Lane and Bryan Soto, all certified Range Safety Officers. The Fountain Valley location at 18183 Euclid Street houses a state-of-the-art simulator room for scenario-based training, a private indoor shooting range with computerized targeting and lead-free ammunition capability, and a fully stocked pro shop carrying parts, accessories, ammunition, and gear. Elite CCW offers 16-hour in-person CCW courses split across two Saturdays at $400, with all students required to purchase class ammunition on-site for safety consistency. An 8-hour renewal course is available at $300. The training roster includes basic pistol instruction, private one-on-one live fire and simulator sessions, and Firearm Safety Certificate testing. The facility also provides on-site live scan services. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the business emphasizes personalized instruction across experience levels from new firearm owners through competition shooters pursuing multi-jurisdiction carry permits.