What to bring to class
All students must arrive with the following gear. Rental equipment may be available, contact the instructor in advance.
- Firearm (must be on your permit application)
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye protection (wrap-around)
- Ear protection (muffs or plugs)
- Holster
- Belt (sturdy, designed for carry)
- Spare magazine
- 6 snap caps
Contact
Counties Served
More CCW Classes
Bay Area Tactical Group
San Leandro, Santa Clara CountyBay Area Tactical Group operates multiple training facilities throughout the Bay Area, including a private ranch range in San Leandro. The company charges $400 for its 16-hour initial California CCW course and $200 for 8-hour renewal certification, with both programs available through direct online booking. Beyond CCW instruction, Bay Area Tactical Group delivers pistol, rifle, and shotgun training for all experience levels, from first-time shooters to advanced practitioners. The organization also offers specialized programs including a 4-hour Utah multi-state CCW/CFP course ($100), medical response training through two Immediate Responder modules covering first-aid, CPR, AED, and DoD-certified Stop the Bleed instruction ($150 each), and long-range precision shooting coursework split into equipment setup fundamentals and ballistics trajectory mapping modules ($250 each). Bay Area Tactical Group partners with U.S. LawShield to provide members access to legal defense resources and education. The company maintains public and private range facilities across multiple Bay Area locations, creating training environments where students can develop practical firearms skills under certified instructor supervision.
Defensive Accuracy
Concord, Santa Clara CountyDefensive Accuracy Firearms Instruction provides CCW training services in the Bay Area and Central California, offering initial CCW courses, renewals, modifications, and private classes. They also provide LEOSA qualifications and various NRA instructor training programs throughout the year.
Showket Training
Richmond, Santa Clara CountyShowket Training offers CCW and firearm training classes in Marin County and beyond with over 20 years of experience. They focus on defensive and real-world training in a positive, safety-focused environment rather than tactical obstacle courses. The company provides 16-hour CCW initial certification and 8-hour renewal courses with both classroom instruction and range training components.