Apex Outdoors

Foster City, Santa Cruz County

Norman Ho leads BAT Tactical (Bay Area Tactical Group) from Foster City, offering California CCW and multistate firearms training throughout Santa Cruz County. The company operates a private ranch range facility and delivers state-approved initial 16-hour CCW courses at $400 and 8-hour renewals at $200, alongside a $100 four-hour Utah Multi-State CCW/CFP class. Beyond core permit training, BAT Tactical provides pistol, rifle, and shotgun instruction for all experience levels, plus specialized offerings including the $350 Defend Your Domain - Concealed Carry Edition course and Department of Defense-certified Stop the Bleed training at $150. Their curriculum extends into precision long-range modules covering equipment setup and ballistic trajectory mapping, each priced at $250. Norman Ho and his team emphasize creating a supportive learning environment where both first-time shooters and experienced practitioners can develop confidence. The organization has partnered with U.S. Law Shield to provide members with legal protection resources, and uses promo code BAT15 for equipment purchases. BAT Tactical also supplies tactical gear including ballistic shields and armor carriers through their RTS Tactical division. Students can book training directly through the company's website at 415-568-6803.

Newark, Santa Cruz County

Grover Group Training is a California CCW training provider approved by 30+ sheriff's offices and police departments across Northern California. They offer hybrid delivery with virtual instructor-led lectures combined with live-fire qualification, featuring classes limited to 10 students. Led by certified instructors with credentials from California DOJ, NRA, USCCA, and POST, they provide training for initial and renewal CCW permits with requalification services.

Burlingame, Santa Cruz County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.