Butte County CCW Classes

Chico, Butte County

Morgan Bischoff leads AFI Crossed Star Firearms from a private outdoor range, holding NRA, DOJ, and Range Safety Officer certifications. The Chico-area instructor offers 16-hour initial CCW courses at $300 and 8-hour renewal classes at $175, with classes recognized by issuing agencies in Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba counties. Beyond CCW instruction, Crossed Star Firearms provides pistol familiarization, ladies-only pistol courses, and situational awareness training tailored to real estate agents. A two-hour multi-state CCW course runs $125, and the business accommodates non-California residents seeking in-state permits through hybrid or in-person formats depending on county requirements. Bischoff monitors class sizes to maintain low student-teacher ratios, ensuring personalized attention at the private outdoor facility. Testimonials highlight the approachable environment, with students noting comfort levels and gratitude for finding female-led instruction in Northern California.

Chico, Butte County

Angel's Firearms Instruction was founded by Dan Angel, a former Marine Scout Sniper and retired law enforcement professional with over 30 years of firearms experience. A.F.I. specializes in CCW training and long-range rifle instruction, with all CCW instructors being active or retired career law enforcement officers including SWAT operators and detectives. The company offers CCW classes for multiple California counties including Butte, Glenn, Tehama, and Sacramento, providing real-world instruction from the perspective of active law enforcement professionals.

Oroville, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Biggs, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Magalia, Butte County

Black Oak Training is a firearms training company in Magalia, CA offering comprehensive CCW courses including initial certification, renewals, and add-a-gun services. They provide a wide range of additional training including new shooter courses, marksmanship instruction, holstering classes, NRA RSO certification, and specialized programs like civilian TASER training and situational awareness. The company also offers CCW application assistance services and hunting day-trips.

Chico, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Chico, Butte County

Down Range Indoor Training Center operates Northern California's only 5-star rated range according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation from its 13407 Garner Lane facility in Chico. The facility features the area's only 25-yard indoor range accommodating pistols, rifles, and shotguns, with capacity for calibers up to .50 caliber at 4,200 fps or less. Down Range offers CCW initial and renewal classes alongside advanced pistol courses, specialized training for women and youth, and defensive shooting scenarios. Beyond training, the center maintains a full-line firearms retail store stocked with ammunition, accessories, optics, holsters, and shooting gear. An on-site gunsmith provides firearms repair and customization services. The facility operates Monday through Friday 6am to 8pm and weekends 7am to 9pm. After acquiring Uniforms, Tuxedos and More, Down Range became the North State's exclusive provider of professional-grade uniforms for police, fire, EMS, and other service professionals, servicing all regional law enforcement, fire, EMS, and automotive academies while offering embroidery, heat press, and screen printing capabilities. Membership options provide shooting privileges, training discounts, and retail savings both in-store and online.

Durham, Butte County

Echo Whiskey Tactical provides firearms instruction and workplace safety training across Northern California and Oregon, led by Walt Bullington. The company operates as a veteran-owned business with all instructors drawn from certified law enforcement and military veteran backgrounds who bring real-world critical incident experience to their teaching. Instructors hold both California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) and NRA instructor certifications. The company serves Butte, Plumas, and Shasta counties, with operations based in Durham and Red Bluff. Course offerings include CCW initial courses requiring 16 hours and CCW renewal courses requiring 8 hours, with instruction covering California and federal concealed weapons carry laws, legal definitions of self-defense, and societal issues relevant to carrying concealed firearms. Echo Whiskey Tactical also delivers tactical pistol training, workplace violence and active shooter response training, and customized private firearms courses requiring a minimum of eight students and two weeks advance notice. The company holds authorization as an instructor for the State of Arizona non-resident concealed weapons permit. Additional service areas include Siskiyou, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, and Sacramento counties in Northern California. Contact is available at 530-262-1672, 530-690-5599, or info@echowhiskeytactical.com.

Biggs, Butte County

Jim's Sporting Goods is a family-owned firearms retailer in Canton, Pennsylvania that serves the local community with quality sporting goods including firearms, ammunition, optics, and Liberty Safes. Their knowledgeable staff provides expert advice to customers from beginners to experts, with a commitment to exceptional service and a well-stocked showroom.

Chico, Butte County

Miladi Defense provides CCW certification courses in Yuba City, serving Yuba, Sutter, Placer, and Colusa counties. They offer the required 16-hour initial certification course and 8-hour renewal course covering firearm safety, handling, shooting techniques, and California concealed carry laws. The company also provides additional training options including fundamental handgun training and personal defense courses using laser technology.

Gridley, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Chico, Butte County

Northern Firearms Instruction is a team of highly experienced NRA Firearms Instructors operating throughout California, serving over 50 counties and cities. They specialize in California CCW courses for both new and experienced shooters, offering California CCW, Ladies Only CCW, renewal classes, and basic firearms safety training. NFI claims to be considered the authority on CCW law and firearm training throughout California, with instructors who are NRA certified trainers, many being US military veterans or prior law enforcement.

Oroville, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Chico, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Richvale, Butte County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.