Nevada County CCW Classes

Nevada County

CCW Shooters is owned and operated by Mike Cordisco, a Life Member of the NRA and certified instructor serving multiple California counties including Sacramento, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter. The company offers concealed carry permit courses, renewal training, and private firearms instruction for individuals of all skill levels. Mike brings telecommunications management experience and extensive firearms knowledge to provide comprehensive training in situational awareness, firearm operation, and California CCW laws.

Marysville, Nevada 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.

El Dorado Hills, Nevada County

DefenseSHOT is a firearms training company based in El Dorado Hills, offering top-rated CCW permit instruction and firearms training courses for all skill levels across El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer Counties. Known for a relaxed, fun, and efficient approach, DefenseSHOT provides both initial and renewal CCW courses designed to meet the needs of beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Nevada County

Defensive Accuracy LLC provides California CCW training and firearms instruction services in the Bay Area and Central California. They offer initial CCW courses, renewals, modifications, and private CCW classes, as well as LEOSA qualifications and various NRA instructor training programs.

Rocklin, Nevada County

Defensive Triad is a firearms training company that offers comprehensive CCW courses and defensive handgun training at Placer Sporting Club in Roseville, CA. They provide 16-hour initial CCW courses split into two 8-hour sessions, 8-hour renewal courses, and various specialized defensive training classes including low-light scenarios, defensive shotgun, and trauma courses. The company operates with a structured monthly schedule and also offers private and group instruction options.

Nevada County

NSP Firearms Instruction provides California CCW training and firearms education with certified instructors maintaining credentials through California DOJ, Utah BCI, NRA, and USCCA. They offer county-approved CCW courses that meet or exceed CA DOJ requirements for multiple counties including Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, Nevada, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin. NSP emphasizes safety-focused training and offers flexible private, family, and group instruction options with customized curriculum available.

Loomis, Nevada County

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.

Nevada County

Weber Firearms Safety & CCW Instruction serves Nevada County with monthly concealed carry classes held at the Grange Hall in Grass Valley with shooting qualification at the Nevada County Sportsmen Club. Their instructors are NRA and DOJ certified with 30 years of law enforcement background, offering comprehensive training that covers firearms types, ammunition, holsters, legal requirements, and ethics. They also provide Utah permits during class and offer basic pistol classes for new firearm owners.

Lincoln, Nevada County

A Best CCW Training is a firearms training company based in Lincoln, CA that provides NRA certified CCW courses and basic handgun training. Their team of instructors has over 140 years of combined experience in law enforcement, CCW training, and NRA instruction. They offer 16-hour initial CCW training and 8-hour renewal classes for multiple California counties including Sacramento, El Dorado, Nevada, and Placer counties, as well as 36-state concealed weapons permit certification.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Bad Moon Shooting provides CCW training courses for multiple Northern California counties including Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba. They offer both initial and renewal concealed carry courses that are SB2-compliant, conducted at locations including Beale Rod & Gun Club and Yuba City. The company also provides advanced training programs, NRA certified courses, and DOJ certified CCW instructor qualification services.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Redding, Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Sacramento, Nevada County

One on One Firearms has served Central and Northern California since its 2010 launch by founder Joe Truesdale, who retired from corporate facility management in late 2009 to combine his decades of Army and corporate leadership experience with his competitive shooting passion. Based in Sacramento at 10398 Rockingham Dr #18, the company maintains NRA and California DOJ certified instructor credentials across its partnership team, which includes Ryan Harrigan and Brandon Cammara. Joe's frustration with a poorly-conducted CCW class in 2009—taught by what he describes as a "blowhard in camo" who rushed combined 8-hour and 16-hour sessions into six hours—drove him to create a student-focused alternative. After earning NRA certifications and working at a Nevada firearms academy to gain instructor experience, Joe built One on One Firearms around capped class sizes and personalized attention, bringing on business partners Sean Young in 2014, Fred Mowrey in 2016, and Ryan Harrigan in 2018. The company offers California CCW initial-issue and renewal classes approved for Sacramento, Yolo (including Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland), El Dorado, Nevada, Amador (including Ione, Sutter Creek, Jackson), Lassen, and Napa counties—though not currently approved for Placer or San Joaquin. Their curriculum emphasizes modern techniques over "old dogma," with instructors who train regularly with top competitive shooters and continuously update their teaching methods. The team delivers handgun, carbine/rifle, and shotgun training alongside Utah multi-state CCW courses and competition-focused IDPA classes. Students can book group sessions or private "golf pro" style lessons through their direct online booking system. The company also serves cities including Sacramento and maintains partnerships that allow flexible range access across Northern California, with instructors reachable at 916-494-9663 or info@oneononefirearms.com.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

North Highlands, Nevada County

The Gun Range is an indoor shooting facility that offers CCW courses for 6 counties/3 cities, including 16-hour initial courses and 8-hour renewal courses. They provide various marksmanship classes and have a full-service shooting range with firearm rentals, safety equipment, and related services.

Grass Valley, Nevada County

The Range is Nevada County's only indoor rifle and pistol range, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just outside Grass Valley. They feature a modern indoor shooting facility with ten 25-yard handgun lanes and four 50-yard rifle lanes, along with a full-service gun shop stocked with quality firearms and accessories. The Range offers a complete selection of classes from beginner to experienced shooters, including CCW classes, women-only courses, handgun maintenance, and private instruction.

Nevada County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.