Northern Firearms Instruction (NFI)

Nevada County

CCW Shooters is owned and operated by Mike Cordisco, a Life Member of the NRA and certified instructor serving multiple California counties including Sacramento, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter. The company offers concealed carry permit courses, renewal training, and private firearms instruction for individuals of all skill levels. Mike brings telecommunications management experience and extensive firearms knowledge to provide comprehensive training in situational awareness, firearm operation, and California CCW laws.

Marysville, Nevada 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.

El Dorado Hills, Nevada County

DefenseSHOT is a firearms training company based in El Dorado Hills, offering top-rated CCW permit instruction and firearms training courses for all skill levels across El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer Counties. Known for a relaxed, fun, and efficient approach, DefenseSHOT provides both initial and renewal CCW courses designed to meet the needs of beginners and experienced shooters alike.