Chris McNally

Plumas County

559 CCW serves Merced, Plumas, and neighboring Central Valley counties with DOJ-certified California concealed carry training priced at $165 for the 16-hour initial course and $125 for the 8-hour renewal. The operation is led by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Primary Marksmanship Instructor who holds DOJ certification. Students choose between interactive online courses—available to residents of Fresno (both PD and Sheriff), Tulare, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Plumas Counties—and in-person classes that include free lunch. Online instruction automatically saves progress, allowing self-paced completion before scheduling live-fire qualification at local ranges. The program meets Penal Code §26165 and SB2 requirements, with training structured around firearm safety, California use-of-force laws, shooting fundamentals, and responsible concealed carry. A specialized non-resident course is offered to qualified out-of-state applicants affiliated with organizations such as Gun Owners of California, CRPA, GOA, or SAF who demonstrate valid reasons for California travel. 559 CCW maintains 5.0-star Google ratings across 183 reviews, with students consistently noting the instructor's professionalism, patience, and hands-on guidance during range qualification. Direct booking is available through the website for all course options, including a 12-course firearms education bundle offered at $49.99.

MARYSVILLE, Plumas 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.

LAKE SHERWOOD, Plumas County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.