Contra Costa County CCW Classes

Fairfield, Contra Costa County

Doug Kevilus and Ryan Lewis co-founded 2nd Amendment Firearms Academy to serve Bay Area concealed carry applicants with DOJ-certified instruction. Kevilus, a U.S. Army veteran, holds NRA Chief Range Officer and NROI Chief Range Officer credentials alongside NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Personal Protection certifications, plus U.S. LawShield legal-use-of-force instructor status. Lewis brings POST Certified Pistol Instructor, USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor, and Red Dot Instructor certifications to live-fire qualifications. The academy maintains approval as a CCW training provider for over thirty Bay Area jurisdictions, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties, plus municipal departments from Concord, Fremont, Hayward, Walnut Creek, Novato, and West Sacramento. Sixteen-hour initial courses cost four hundred dollars and combine eight classroom hours covering California use-of-force law, conflict de-escalation, pre-attack indicators, and carry equipment with eight live-fire hours at outdoor ranges. Eight-hour renewals run two hundred fifty dollars with four classroom and four range hours. Every student receives proprietary e-books—including a thirty-day carry checklist, dry-fire training playbook, de-escalation guides, and legal-standard breakdowns—that extend instruction beyond minimum state requirements. Alumni gain exclusive access to advanced offerings: Dynamic Drill Day, low-light and no-light pistol sessions, Level 2 practical shooting, draw and drill tune-ups, and private coaching. The academy emphasizes adult learning principles, stress-based decision-making, and practical defensive pistol skills rather than competitive sport techniques. Kevilus designed the curriculum with a focus on ability-opportunity-jeopardy assessments, reasonable person standards, disparity of force, proportionality, and aftermath protocols, preparing everyday carriers to recognize threats early and avoid ego-driven mistakes.

San Carlos, Contra Costa County

Bay Area Tactical Group (BAT Tactical) delivers CCW certification and firearms training from San Carlos across Contra Costa, Marin, and San Benito counties. The company operates with verified state pricing: 16-hour initial CCW courses at $400, 8-hour renewals at $200, and 4-hour Utah multi-state permits at $100. Instructors teach at multiple range locations including a private ranch facility that serves both public and private bookings. The training catalog extends beyond California CCW requirements—courses include advanced defensive carry strategies, medical response modules covering CPR, AED, and DoD-certified Stop the Bleed protocols, plus long-range precision training split into equipment fundamentals and ballistics mapping sessions priced at $250 each. BAT Tactical markets tactical gear through an RTS Tactical partnership targeting department armor purchases while maintaining direct online booking for individual course enrollment. The company promotes a 15% discount code for personal orders and has established an affiliate relationship with U.S. LawShield to support students' legal access after training. Programs span basic handgun, rifle, and shotgun instruction through tactical modules designed for varying experience levels, all taught with safety protocols emphasized across the ranch and standard range environments.

Contra Costa County

Dapper Defense provides CCW training and NRA-certified firearms instruction in the East Bay area. The instructor holds multiple certifications including NRA Certified Instructor (Pistol, Shotgun, CCW, Personal Protection), NRA Law Enforcement Certified Instructor, USCCA Certified Instructor, BSIS Certified Instructor, DOJ CCW Certified Instructor (#067), and COTCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification. Classes are by appointment only.

Contra Costa County

Defensive Accuracy, LLC has been training law-abiding Californians in concealed carry since 2006. All instructors are certified by the California Department of Justice as CCW instructors. They offer 16-hour initial CCW classes and 8-hour renewal classes in Concord and Richmond, as well as private and semi-private instruction options.

Antioch, Contra Costa County

Delta Tactical Training Group is a veteran-owned, civilian firearms and self-defense training company established in 2011 in the San Francisco Bay Area. They offer CCW courses, basic and intermediate handgun training, and active shooter response courses with law enforcement, military, and NRA instructors. They serve Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Antioch PD, Concord PD, Martinez PD, Brentwood PD, Pleasant Hill PD, Pittsburg PD, and Sacramento County.

Richmond, Contra Costa County

Charles Dobbs operates Dobbs Firearm Training from Richmond Rod & Gun Club, where he delivers 8-hour California CCW renewal courses priced at $265. His training satisfies SB2 requirements for Calaveras, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. After relocating from an office on West Texas Street, Dobbs now uses a conex container on the club's action range as his classroom facility at 3155 Goodrick Ave in Richmond. His courses run from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with multiple dates scheduled throughout the year. Students can register directly through his website at dobbsfirearmtraining.com or contact him at 707-271-6174 or 707-430-0090. Following the Richmond Rod & Gun Club Board's decision, all SIG Sauer P320 variants—including M17/M18 and aftermarket configurations—are prohibited anywhere on club premises due to credible reports of unintentional discharges. This total facility ban applies to all ranges, parking areas, buildings, and event spaces. Dobbs advises students to check spam folders for course communications and flag his emails as not spam when creating accounts or signing up for classes.

San Leandro, Contra Costa County

Gun Kraft provides comprehensive CCW training at the San Leandro Rifle & Pistol Range, focusing on practical self-defense skills beyond shooting. Their curriculum covers situational awareness, California gun laws, use of force decision-making, emergency trauma care, low-light techniques, and holster selection. Led by instructors with over forty years of combined military and law enforcement experience, their training meets CCW requirements for Contra Costa County, Alameda County, and numerous Bay Area police departments.

Tracy, Contra Costa County

LEO Defensive Concepts, LLC is a defensive firearms training company founded by law enforcement and medical professionals. Led by retired officers Joe Leonardo (29 years LE, 20 years SWAT) and Archie Chu (20 years LE), they offer tactically driven courses including CCW certification, pistol/rifle/shotgun training, and tactical medical courses. Training is conducted at the Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club and meets requirements for Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, and other jurisdictions.

Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County

Friedman Firearms Training operates in Pleasant Hill under the instruction of an NRA Life Member who brings over 50 years of firearms training experience. The instructor's background includes service as a Reserve Deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff in 1967 and later with the San Bernardino County Sheriff from 1979 to 1984, which shaped a career-long emphasis on proper training and safety protocols. The company provides CCW training by appointment in compliance with PC26165 SB2 requirements for both initial and renewal applications. Unlike conventional group classroom formats, Friedman specializes in one-on-one training sessions designed for personalized instruction. Mobile CCW training services are available for clients who prefer training at their location. The program awards Course Completion Certificates upon finishing the required curriculum. Beyond live training, the company offers comprehensive online animated lessons covering shooting fundamentals including aiming principles, grip and hold control, trigger control techniques, stance and bench rest shooting positions, follow-through procedures, and breath control methods. These computer-generated narrated lessons provide students with self-paced instruction they can review repeatedly. Appointments are scheduled by calling 925-818-6642 or emailing the instructor directly, as the company does not offer online booking capabilities.

Concord, Contra Costa County

Paladin Tactical is a Bay Area firearms training provider that offers CCW classes along with advanced pistol, rifle, shotgun, and scenario-based training. They serve responsible citizens, law enforcement, and security professionals, conducting training at the United Sportsmen range in Concord, CA. The company emphasizes professional and safe training environments with experienced instructors.

Antioch, Contra Costa County

Progressive Accuracy Training Group is a professional firearms training organization serving the Bay Area with comprehensive one-on-one and group firearms training. Their instructors are NRA, USCCA, and California DOJ CCW certified professionals with over 25 years of combined education, training, and firearms experience. The organization's mission is to educate and train law-abiding individuals in becoming safe, responsible, and proficient firearm users and owners, offering courses from basic introductory classes to NRA certification programs.