Name: Echo Whiskey Tactical Training
Address: Redding, CA, US
Telephone: 530-690-5599

About

Echo Whiskey Tactical is a veteran-owned business that provides firearms and personal defense instruction through all levels of experience, from novice to expert. All instructors are certified and highly experienced law enforcement and military veterans with real world experience and involvement with multiple critical incidents. They offer CCW initial and renewal courses, tactical pistol training, workplace violence training, and private firearms courses throughout California and Oregon, serving multiple counties including Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas and Sacramento. Instructors: Eric Forsberg; Jeff Wallace

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.

$—

8-Hour Renewal CCW Class

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

$—

Contact

Butte, Lassen, Plumas & Tehama County

530-690-5599

Shasta County

530-262-1672

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Counties Served

ButteLassenPlumasShastaTehama

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