16-Hour Initial CCW Class
For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.
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About
Force Defensive Firearms Training operates from Murrieta under the leadership of Michael Lubanko, a POST Rangemaster and NRA/USCCA certified instructor who attends over 20 classes annually to refine his skills in advanced pistol and rifle techniques, force-on-force scenarios, and TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care). The company holds POST CCW and DOJ CA approved vendor status for Riverside County Sheriff's Department, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, and MyCCW, serving students throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. Instructor Peter Waddington brings over 10 years of law enforcement experience from North Yorkshire Police and as a sworn Deputy with Riverside County Sheriff's Office, certified as an NRA Pistol Instructor since 2009 and a POST Rangemaster through the Riverside Sheriff's Office, with zero accidents or injuries on record. The team also includes instructor Brenda Vanta, USCCA and NRA certified across concealed carry, home defense, and personal protection inside and outside the home. Force Defensive Firearms Training offers small group CCW classes, in and out of state CCW training, private lessons available for both initial CCW and renewals, and pistol, rifle, and safety classes structured for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. The company emphasizes safety as paramount, using current military and law enforcement techniques to prepare students for real-world defensive firearms scenarios. Instructors: Michael Lubanko; Peter Waddington
All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.
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8-Hour Renewal CCW Class
For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.
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RiversideSan Diego
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