What to bring to class
All students must arrive with the following gear. Rental equipment may be available, contact the instructor in advance.
- Firearm (must be on your permit application)
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye protection (wrap-around)
- Ear protection (muffs or plugs)
- Holster
- Belt (sturdy, designed for carry)
- Spare magazine
- 6 snap caps
Contact
Counties Served
More CCW Classes
AAO
San Benito CountyAAO offers certified California CCW courses throughout the Bay Area with both in-person and online options. Their team includes DOJ certified instructors with extensive law enforcement backgrounds, including former CHP officers and tactical team operators. They provide comprehensive CCW training with a personalized approach, serving multiple counties including Sonoma, Marin, Sacramento, and San Francisco areas.
ASP Security Tactics
Petaluma, San Benito CountyASP Firearms Training offers a diverse and highly experienced team of instructors covering a wide range of backgrounds including competitive shooting, law enforcement, military, and civilian self-defense. The team includes a 25-year CA P.O.S.T. certified firearms instructor and retired correctional officer, a Marine Corps armorer and expert-qualified shooter, a DOJ CCW-certified and NRA-certified instructor, and a certified NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, among others. Together they offer CCW permit instruction, basic through advanced firearms training, and a welcoming environment for students of all ages and experience levels — from Boy Scouts to senior citizens.
Bay Area Firearms
Burlingame, San Benito CountyFounded in 2002, Bay Area Firearms Training Group is an NRA and multi-agency certified firearms training organization serving the Bay Area, authorized to teach California CCW courses in San Benito, Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Placer Counties. They offer a wide range of training for pistols, rifles, and shotguns for all skill levels, with courses available 7 days a week at top Bay Area ranges. With over 20 years of experience, their instructors are committed to promoting responsible firearm ownership, safety, and marksmanship — with Mandarin-speaking instructors also available.