Nice Shot Indoor Shooting Range

Redding, Lassen County

Distinguished Firearms Instruction is led by Rick Deruyter, a retired Mt. Shasta Police Officer with over 25 years of firearms experience who now dedicates his expertise to beginner through advanced firearms training. Rick and his wife Doris—who manages student paperwork and logistics—have spent 23+ years married and share a passion for the firearms training industry alongside their family of four sons and eight grandchildren. The company is both NRA Certified and California Peace Officers Standards in Training Certified. Distinguished Firearms serves Northern California's Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, Tehama, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties, conducting classes in Redding, Weed, and Etna at various ranges. The business offers a 16-hour, two-day initial CCW certification course priced at $285 that complies with California regulations and SB2 changes, including tactical, CPR, and trauma training components. Eight-hour renewal courses cost $125 and include all range fees. Rick emphasizes customized instruction tailored to individual student abilities in small group settings, allowing students to set their own comfortable pace whether they've never fired a gun or possess extensive shooting experience. The company also provides free new gun qualification sessions for existing permit holders seeking to add firearms to their CCW licenses—students need only call in advance to arrange qualification timing. Distinguished Firearms partners with Solano's Hunters Hut in Mt. Shasta and operates an online booking system where students can register and pay deposits directly. Rick can be reached at 530-524-7594 or rick_deruyter@hotmail.com for questions about applications or class specifics.

Lassen County

AAO offers certified California CCW courses taught by multiple DOJ-certified instructors including law enforcement veterans with extensive tactical experience. They provide both in-person and online CCW training serving the Bay Area and surrounding counties. The company emphasizes personalized instruction and comprehensive training with a focus on real-world situational awareness and practical skills.

Susanville, Lassen 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.