Next Threat Solutions

Jason Russo leads Next Threat Solutions from El Dorado Hills, serving Placer and El Dorado Counties with multi-county California CCW certification courses. The company offers both 8-hour initial CCW training for El Dorado and Placer Counties and 16-hour initial courses for Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Yolo Counties, alongside 4-hour renewal classes accepted across all five counties. Next Threat Solutions holds NRA instructor credentials and delivers NRA Basic Pistol courses in both full classroom-range formats and hybrid online-live formats, plus NRA Refuse To Be A Victim personal safety seminars. The organization also provides USCCA-branded curriculum including Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level One using Combat Focus Shooting methodology, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, and standalone mini-classes covering topics from home protection planning to violent encounter aftermath. Course topics span firearms safety, legal use of force, situational awareness, conflict avoidance, defensive shooting considerations, and post-incident procedures. Next Threat Solutions positions its mission around supporting responsibly armed American communities through personal protection and resilience-focused education, training, and advocacy. Private lessons and group packages supplement the scheduled course offerings. Instructors: JASON RUSSO

EL DORADO HILLS, CA | 4641 Post Street, Attn: Box 5119, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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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

4641 Post Street, Attn: Box 5119, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

916-306-7959

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Counties Served

AmadorPlacer

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