Modoc County CCW Classes

Modoc County

Paco Villarreal operates 559 CCW LLC from California's Central Valley, serving Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Merced, Madera, and Plumas Counties. A California Department of Justice-certified instructor and former U.S. Marine Corps Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Villarreal built his training model on military discipline, practical application, and clear legal instruction. His 16-hour Initial CCW Course is priced at $165, with an 8-hour Renewal Course available at $125. Both offerings combine self-paced online coursework—automatically saved at each login—with live-fire range qualification, allowing students to complete classroom hours remotely and schedule range time at local facilities upon completion. In-person training includes free lunch. The company also operates a 12-course bundle for $49.99, covering firearm ownership fundamentals, and recently launched SB2-compliant training for qualified non-residents affiliated with organizations like Gun Owners of California, CRPA, GOA, or SAF. Online reviews highlight Villarreal's safety-focused instruction, patience, and accessibility. He maintains a 5.0 rating based on 183 reviews, with students consistently noting his approachability and willingness to answer questions throughout the certification process. Course content covers California use-of-force laws, safe handling, shooting fundamentals, and the legal responsibilities of concealed carry under state and county requirements. His curriculum satisfies Penal Code §26165 and Senate Bill 2 compliance standards across the Central Valley issuing agencies.

Mount Shasta, Modoc County

Rick DeRuyter retired from the Mt. Shasta Police Department after 25 years of firearms experience to focus full-time on firearms instruction through Distinguished Firearms Instruction. He holds NRA certification and California Peace Officers Standards in Training (POST) credentials. Rick and his wife Doris—who handles student paperwork and administrative coordination—have operated the training business together for over 23 years while raising four sons and eight grandchildren. The company serves Modoc, Shasta, and Tehama counties from locations including Redding and Mount Shasta, partnering with Solano's Hunters Hut for range access. Distinguished Firearms offers 16-hour initial CCW courses at $285 that include tactical, CPR, and trauma components compliant with SB2 requirements, and 8-hour renewal courses at $125. Students can add new guns to existing permits at no charge through free qualification sessions. Rick emphasizes customized, small-group instruction where students progress at their own pace regardless of prior shooting experience. The company also coordinates with independent instructors across Northern California who utilize NRA-taught professional techniques. Classes run monthly in Redding, Weed, and Etna with tactical and women-only introductory sessions scheduled periodically.

Redding, Modoc County

Firearms Academy of Redding has provided firearms training, self defense and CCW instruction to Shasta County and Northern California for over 30 years. Owner and instructor Joel Northrup is POST certified and approved by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office as a CCW instructor. The Academy offers initial and renewal CCW classes that meet the new DOJ training standards, as well as advanced defensive pistol training and non-resident CCW training for Florida and Arizona permits.

Chico, Modoc County

Instructors: Dan Angel

Castella, Modoc County

Christopher Ewens owns and instructs every class at Bull's Eye Firearms, a Castella-based training company serving Modoc County and the Redding, Shasta County, Mt. Shasta, and Siskiyou County region. Ewens brings over 40 years of firearms instruction experience training both citizens and law enforcement officers, maintaining a zero-mishap safety record throughout his decades of teaching. The company distinguishes itself through small private classes limited to just three or four students, held at a dedicated classroom with an adjacent private shooting range at 27373B Fat Bear Rd in Castella. This single-location format eliminates the inefficiencies of split-site training common at other providers, where students travel between classroom and range or wait alongside dozens of others on monthly range days. Bull's Eye offers a notable benefit for CCW permit holders: after completing initial certification, students can qualify additional handguns for their permit at no charge, typically within a week at their convenience. Classes require a minimum of three students or equivalent fees, but carry no premium for private instruction. The intimate class sizes mean students share instructor attention with only two to four peers rather than the ten to twenty students typical at public range courses. Ewens has repeatedly identified and corrected significant shooting deficiencies in students who previously trained with other northern California instructors, applying diagnostic skills developed across thousands of training sessions. The private range setting removes the distractions and safety concerns of crowded public facilities where non-class members handle firearms nearby.

Modoc County

Instructors: Mike Pickens

Susanville, Modoc County

Instructors: Chris McNally

Reno, Modoc County

Instructors: Keith Chesnut

Marysville, Modoc County

Crossed Star Firearms operates from Marysville under lead instructor Morgan Bischoff, an NRA, DOJ, and Range Safety Officer certified firearms instructor. The company delivers California-approved CCW training across 15 Northern California counties including Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba. Bischoff offers 16-hour initial CCW courses at $300 and 8-hour renewal classes at $175, both conducted at a private outdoor range. The curriculum covers shooting fundamentals, malfunction remediation, defensive encounter handling, proper mindset, and aftermath management. Beyond CCW certification, Crossed Star provides Introduction to Firearms, Pistol Familiarization, Ladies Pistol courses, Intro to Rifles, Intro to Shotgun, Range Etiquette, and Situational Awareness training. The company also offers specialized training for real estate agents and private lessons. Bischoff maintains controlled class sizes to ensure favorable student-teacher ratios. Multiple student testimonials highlight the instructor's ability to create a comfortable learning environment, particularly for female students seeking approachable firearms instruction. Additional offerings include a 2-hour multi-state CCW course at $125 and non-California resident CCW certification available in hybrid or in-person formats depending on county requirements. All courses are conducted at the company's location on Loma Rica Road in Marysville.

Shasta Lake City, Modoc County

Instructors: David Thompson

Modoc County

Concealed Coalition is a nationwide firearms training organization that provides both online and in-person concealed carry certification courses. They offer a comprehensive curriculum covering firearms policies, safety practices, and scenario-based training taught by certified instructors. The company operates through a network of trainers and classroom partnerships across multiple states, providing an experiential learning approach designed to build confidence and preparedness for responsible firearm ownership.

Modoc County

Instructors: Kirk Rienschmidt

Alturas, Modoc County

Instructors: Minty O'Callaghan

Susanville, Modoc County

Instructors: Tom Downing

Alturas, Modoc County

Instructors: Dominick Middleton

Hat Creek, Modoc County

Instructors: Ted Lidie

Clovis, Modoc County

Northern Firearms Instruction offers online CCW training courses specifically designed for non-residents seeking California concealed carry licenses. Their 16-hour initial course is accepted by multiple California counties and law enforcement agencies including Alameda County SO, Fresno County SO, and LAPD. The fully online format provides 24/7 access and allows students to complete the course at their own pace, though live-fire qualifications must be completed separately with the issuing agency.

Susanville, Modoc County

Instructors: Randy Scheffler

Modoc County

State of Jefferson Outdoors is a Christian-based company in Northern California that focuses on hunting, firearms, and sporting goods while glorifying the Lord and exhibiting their morals and values. They offer CCW and firearms instruction with an emphasis on safety as the biggest responsibility when exercising 2nd Amendment rights.