Del Norte County CCW Classes

Eureka, Del Norte County

Bigfoot Firearms Training Academy is the largest civilian firearms training facility in the region with over 10 years of experience, training up to 1,000 civilians annually. They offer CCW classes for both first-time applicants and renewals, along with a wide range of skill-building courses including handgun, AR-15, and shotgun training. The academy prides itself on an intimidation-free teaching approach tailored to building confidence for students of all skill levels.

Crescent City, Del Norte County

Bob Saylor operates as an individual NRA-certified firearms instructor in Crescent City, serving Del Norte County residents seeking CCW training. A retired law enforcement officer, Saylor appears on both the GOC 2024 CCW Trainer List and the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office approved instructor roster, providing authorization to deliver California CCW certification courses. His law enforcement background brings over 25 years of firearms instruction experience to private training engagements. Operating without a branded business entity, Saylor offers direct instructor-to-student access for CCW applicants in California's northernmost coastal county. Del Norte County Sheriff's Office recognition confirms his standing to provide the mandatory training hours required for concealed carry permits in this rural jurisdiction. Students contact Saylor directly at 707-954-5771 to arrange CCW instruction in the Crescent City area.

Crescent City, Del Norte County

Ed Fleshman brings law enforcement authority to CCW instruction in Del Norte County, drawing from his tenure as Del Norte County Sheriff. His credentials include California POST certification and FBI training certifications, positioning him among the region's most credentialed instructors with direct public safety experience. Operating as an individual instructor rather than a storefront training company, Fleshman serves Crescent City and surrounding Del Norte County areas on the approved county CCW instructor list. Students work directly with a former sheriff who brings hands-on law enforcement perspective to permit training requirements. His background in county-level law enforcement administration provides practical insight into the permit process applicants navigate. Fleshman maintains active certification status for California CCW instruction, meeting state and county standards for initial permit training in this far northern coastal county.

Crescent City, Del Norte County

Gene McManus is a retired Sheriff's Sergeant with 32 years of service at the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office. He is a certified CCW instructor recognized by the California Department of Justice and the National Rifle Association.

Del Norte County

Instructors: Kevin Kaldveer