Find sheriff-approved CCW instructors and approved concealed carry training classes in Amador County. All instructors listed below are approved by the County Sheriff's Office to provide valid training certificates for new applicants and renewals. Compare pricing, locations, and class options.

Approved instructors
33
AVG 16-HR-INITIAL
$297
AVG 8-HR-RENEWAL
$183
All American Safety LLC is led by Rick, a firearms advisor serving the Sacramento region with over a decade of law enforcement experience. As an FBI-Certified Firearms Instructor and Certified CA Department of Justice Instructor, Rick specializes in firearms training, concealed carry weapons, everyday carry, urban survival, and responsible gun ownership. The company offers various pistol training levels from basic to advanced, along with CCW classes and women's-only training options.
Basic Firearms Training is a veteran-owned training provider in Sacramento offering California CCW courses, BSIS firearms and security officer skills training, and retired law enforcement qualifications. They provide comprehensive firearms instruction taught by certified instructors with over 15 years of experience. The company emphasizes safety-focused training with hands-on experience and meets all California certification standards including Senate Bill 2 compliance.
Defensive Accuracy is a California firearms instruction company serving the Bay Area and Central Valley that offers CCW initial training, renewals, and modifications. They provide private CCW classes and LEOSA qualifications, with services available by calling their instructor Denise. The company also offers various NRA instructor training courses throughout the year.
Delta Romeo Firearms Training LLC is a dedicated firearms training company based in Reno, Nevada, founded by Darren Riddiough who combines executive chef coaching experience with firearms instruction credentials. They offer comprehensive training programs for all skill levels including beginners, experts, military and law enforcement, with classes covering CCW, pistol fundamentals, defensive shooting, carbine training, and home defense. The company focuses on providing fun and safe educational experiences while helping the community better understand firearms safety, manipulation and defense.
Wesley Lagomarsino runs Lagomarsino's Firearms Institute from Sloughhouse, offering California CCW courses three times monthly in the Sacramento area at notably reduced pricing — $200 for two-day initial courses and $100 for one-day renewals, with no added gun or range fees. The institute provides instruction for multiple states including Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon, and Virginia, alongside California permits. Lagomarsino structures his training as a progressive curriculum ranging from basic pistol fundamentals through advanced handgun mastery courses designed for both competitive shooting and self-defense applications. Private lessons are available by appointment for individuals, small groups, or special events including corporate outings. Students consistently describe Lagomarsino as maintaining high standards during qualification — requiring actual performance rather than simple attendance — while incorporating holster work and magazine changes to simulate real-world scenarios. Testimonials emphasize his commitment to watching individual shooting mechanics, offering specific corrections for grip, stance, and form, then having students practice improvements multiple times before moving forward. Several reviewers note taking repeat courses because his teaching methodology continues yielding skill gains even for experienced shooters. Contact is handled by phone at 209-401-0907 for course registration and private session coordination throughout the Sacramento-Stockton region.
Pistols In The Pines is a women's firearms training company in Placerville, CA, operated by an NRA-certified female instructor. They specialize in empowering women through comprehensive firearms training in a supportive, comfortable environment. The company offers CCW courses, basic pistol training, and personal instruction, with a focus on safety, proficiency, and building confidence for women seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Protection Plus Tactics operates from Loomis under the leadership of Helen Ratkowski, who continues the legacy established by her late husband, Don Ratkowski, USMC. Don founded the company as a Marine combat veteran who served with the First Marine Expeditionary Force, earning a Presidential Citation for actions in Iraq. His background combined martial arts training from around the globe with weapons expertise and combat experience. Helen now carries forward his mission with DOJ and NRA certified instructors on staff. The company maintains a private training range at their facility on Shawn Way in Loomis, serving Amador and Nevada counties. Protection Plus Tactics provides California CCW certification courses at $275 for initial permits and $150 for renewals, with both group sessions and private instruction available. Beyond CCW training, the academy offers defensive pistol courses, private lessons for all skill levels, and an online curriculum covering firearm safety, marksmanship, malfunctions, and ballistics. The operation also functions as a full-service gun store carrying firearms, ammunition, optics, and tactical gear. Students can book training directly through the company's website, with options ranging from basic firearm safety for new gun owners to advanced weapon platform instruction and real-world scenario training on the private range.
Accuracy Firearm Training provides CCW initial and renewal courses at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, a private 851-acre outdoor range in Sloughhouse, CA. Led by NRA-certified instructor Razmik Carapetian (Mick), who has military background and competitive shooting experience with 8+ years of instruction and a 100% safety record. The company emphasizes safe, friendly training environments and offers classes for multiple California counties including Sacramento, Placer, and Contra Costa.
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Amador CCW provides firearms training conducted at a private range by appointment. Led by Mike Neff, a DOJ certified instructor and NRA Pistol Instructor, the company serves as an approved instructor for Amador and Tuolumne Counties. They offer personalized training with flexible scheduling to meet individual needs.
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Instructors: Don Sozzi
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Instructors: Kevin Archer
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Gunlady Defensive Firearms Training provides firearms training for law-abiding citizens who want the ability to protect themselves or their loved ones. Each person who receives training is treated as an individual, with lessons adjusted based on skill level and areas of concern. The course covers responsible and ethical firearm use for personal protection, proper mindset and mental awareness, plus range training including dry practice and live fire with emphasis on safety, situational awareness, and gun handling skills.
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Instructors: Michael Oliveira
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Gold Country Firearms provides CCW training courses that combine classroom instruction with live-fire range qualification. Their comprehensive curriculum covers handgun safety, operation, firearms laws, defensive shooting techniques, and crisis situation survival skills. The courses include both California and Utah non-resident permit training options.
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Make Ready Firearms Training provides comprehensive firearms education in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving everyone from newcomers to seasoned professionals. They offer a range of courses including introduction to firearms, gun safety classes, private instruction, tactical training, and group classes. The company emphasizes principle-based, purpose-built training that goes beyond basic range time to deliver world-class firearms education focused on safety, precision, and real-world readiness.
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Morgan Training Center is a veteran-owned small business operating since 1999, led by Donald Morgan who has backgrounds in military, law enforcement, and emergency services. The center provides USCCA-certified firearms training including concealed carry and home defense fundamentals, defensive shooting fundamentals, and women's handgun self-defense courses. They also offer emergency first aid fundamentals and CPR/AED training, combining firearms instruction with medical emergency preparedness.
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New Man's Karate is a martial arts school established in 1994 that offers NRA Certified firearms courses alongside their martial arts programs. They provide CCW classes and other skill-building firearm training as part of their comprehensive offerings. The school serves students ranging from 4 to 79 years old and prides itself on safe gun handling practices and well thought out firearms training programs.
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Next Threat Solutions operates from El Dorado Hills, serving El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Yolo counties with classroom and range instruction. The company offers NRA-certified courses including Refuse to Be a Victim, Basic Pistol Shooting (full and hybrid formats), and USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals. Their CCW license training adapts to county-specific requirements: an 8-hour initial course for El Dorado and Placer counties, a 16-hour initial course for Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Yolo counties, and a 4-hour renewal class accepted across all five counties. Beyond CCW preparation, NTS provides USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level One, which introduces the Pincus Combat Focus Shooting Program for rapid target acquisition under stress. The curriculum extends to USCCA mini-classes covering personal and home protection planning, firearms basics, violent encounter aftermath, handgun shooting fundamentals, and emergency first aid. Private lessons and group packages are available alongside scheduled courses. Enrollment requires contacting NTS directly through their inquiry-based registration process at the Post Street address or via phone and email.
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Instructors: Joseph Truesdale
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Instructors: Robert Cristoni
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Safely Carry provides CCW training classes for residents of El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer, and Amador counties in California. They offer inquiry-based scheduling through phone, text, or email contact, with upcoming class sign-ups available through their website.
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Fidel leads Spartan Defense, a veteran-owned firearms training company established in 2013 that serves Northern California counties including Amador and Santa Clara. The company operates from Valley Springs and maintains training facilities at three range locations: Linden at 828 S. Hewitt Rd., Concord at 4700 Evora Rd., and San Jose at 9580 Malech Rd. Spartan Defense provides instruction across multiple firearms platforms including handguns, shotguns, carbine rifles, and precision rifles. Students can book training through public classes or arrange private instruction for one-on-one sessions or group bookings. The company emphasizes safe and practical firearms use combined with responsible self-defense training. Spartan Defense offers discounts to first responders and military personnel and maintains clear eligibility requirements that prohibited persons may not enroll in their courses. Contact is available through their Valley Springs office at 209-202-8283 or via email at TrainwithSpartan@gmail.com.
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Total Training Solutions Group is a comprehensive firearms training company that offers CCW certifications and re-certifications across multiple states including Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, and Utah. They provide practical instruction with experienced, accredited firearm instructors who focus on student success rather than ego-driven approaches. The company offers specialized courses for women, senior citizens, and persons with physical impairments, along with advanced training options including LaserShot simulator training and Force on Force scenarios.
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Instructors: Erik Vandagriff
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Weapons Training School offers California CCW certification courses including 16-hour new applicant courses and 8-hour renewal courses, along with private lessons for handgun, rifle, and shotgun training. They emphasize proper preparation and safety, requiring students to bring their own firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment for live-fire qualifications. The school serves multiple counties and focuses on testing proficiency rather than basic training.
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West Point Concealed Weapons Training offers California CCW and Utah concealed firearm permit training with instructors certified by the NRA, California DOJ, and State of Utah. They provide comprehensive courses using non-lethal laser training firearms in the classroom combined with live fire drills at the range using IDPA, law enforcement combat, and B-27 silhouette targets. The company offers 16-hour initial certification courses, 8-hour renewal courses, home defense training, and FSC certification.
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