APEX Defense Strategies LLC

Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles County

Aegis Authority is led by Professional Firearms Training Counselors Julie and Steve with over 20 years in the shooting industry and 22 years of experience as California State DOJ CCW Instructors. They are certified by all San Bernardino and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departments to instruct students applying for California CCW permits. The company has trained over 25,000 new firearms owners and offers both in-person and online CCW classes, including specialized women's-led training programs.

Orange, Los Angeles County

CCW Permit Instruction, led by NRA-certified instructor Orville Wright, offers comprehensive 16-hour California CCW Permit training courses for residents of Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Fresno County, and Madera County, as well as 8-hour renewal courses for existing permit holders. Orville brings over 30 years of firearms experience and holds certifications as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, and Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. His courses are approved by five California Sheriff's Departments and cover firearm safety, California and federal law, live fire qualification, and the full CCW permit application process. In addition to California permits, Orville provides instruction for Utah, Arizona, and Florida non-resident multi-state CCW permits. Private one-on-one courses are available for those seeking a personalized experience.

Fountain Valley, Los Angeles County

Elite CCW and Firearms Training operates from a Fountain Valley facility founded by Mike Duda, who supervised the Orange County Sheriff's CCW Unit from 2017 to 2019. Duda brings 22 years in law enforcement and 12 years of active duty U.S. Army service as a Master Gunner and Silver Star recipient. The company holds authorized training provider status for Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Arizona, Utah, and Florida. The team includes NRA Certified Instructors Bailey Duda, who holds Glock and Sig Sauer armorer certifications, along with instructors Kevin Lane and Bryan Soto, all certified Range Safety Officers. The Fountain Valley location at 18183 Euclid Street houses a state-of-the-art simulator room for scenario-based training, a private indoor shooting range with computerized targeting and lead-free ammunition capability, and a fully stocked pro shop carrying parts, accessories, ammunition, and gear. Elite CCW offers 16-hour in-person CCW courses split across two Saturdays at $400, with all students required to purchase class ammunition on-site for safety consistency. An 8-hour renewal course is available at $300. The training roster includes basic pistol instruction, private one-on-one live fire and simulator sessions, and Firearm Safety Certificate testing. The facility also provides on-site live scan services. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the business emphasizes personalized instruction across experience levels from new firearm owners through competition shooters pursuing multi-jurisdiction carry permits.