16-Hour Initial CCW Class
For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.
$275
About
Protection Plus Tactics, LLC serves Placer County from its Loomis location, continuing the legacy of founder Don Ratkowski, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran who earned a Presidential Citation for actions in Iraq while attached to the First Marine Expeditionary Force. The company provides DOJ and NRA certified CCW instruction alongside retail firearms services, tactical gear sales, and a private training range. Lead instructor Alexander Ratkowski delivers both group and private CCW classes, with initial certification priced at $275 and recertification at $150. The academy emphasizes real-world scenario training drawn from combat experience and martial arts study across multiple continents. Training offerings extend beyond concealed carry to include defensive pistol instruction, marksmanship fundamentals, tactical rifle and shotgun courses, combat casualty care, and disarming techniques. Helen Ratkowski, wife of the late founder, continues operating the business with a focus on customer service and responsible firearm ownership. Protection Plus Tactics maintains an online academy featuring instructional videos covering firearm safety, ballistics, malfunction management, and ownership fundamentals. The private range facility supports one-on-one instruction tailored to skill levels from first-time gun owners through advanced weapon platform training. Direct booking is available through the company's online calendar system for both group CCW certification courses and customized private lessons. Instructors: ALEXANDER RATKOWSKI
All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.
Available Classes & Prices
8-Hour Renewal CCW Class
For existing permit holders. State-required refresher with live-fire qualification.
$150
Contact
Nevada County
Counties Served
AmadorNevadaPlacer
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