Name: Alpha Shield CCW
Address: LINCOLN, CA, US
Telephone: 916-812-8762

About

Alpha Shield CCW provides approved CCW instruction for Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, Sutter and Nevada Counties. They offer new CCW license training, renewal classes, and gun add-on qualifications with online booking capabilities. Instructors: RYAN WATTS

All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.

Available Classes & Prices

16-Hour Initial CCW Class

For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.

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8-Hour Renewal CCW Class

For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.

$175

Add a Gun to Permit

Add additional firearms to your existing CCW permit.

$50

Contact

916-812-8762

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Counties Served

Placer

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Placer County

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AAO Training

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