16-Hour Initial CCW Class
For first-time CCW applicants. Covers safety, laws, handling, and live-fire qualification.
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About
Douglas Goff operates Protector CCW & Firearms Training from Pala, providing initial 16-hour and renewal 8-hour CCW courses for San Diego and Riverside County permit applicants. The company also serves Murrieta, Menifee, and Banning Police Department jurisdictions through the MyCCW program. Goff brings over 26 years of field experience as a former U.S. Border Patrol Law Enforcement officer, incorporating federal academy shooting techniques into civilian CCW instruction. Training emphasizes extensive live-fire range work rather than classroom-only formats, teaching dynamic techniques proven in law enforcement field operations. The curriculum draws from federal law enforcement academy methods to prepare students for real-world self-defense scenarios beyond basic permit requirements. Instructors hold credentials as USBP Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors with more than two decades of teaching experience. The program focuses on developing practical shooting skills through repetitive live-fire drills designed to build competence and confidence. Students receive training that bridges the gap between minimum CCW permit standards and the tactical proficiency used by federal agents in operational settings. The Henderson Road location in Pala serves as the base for courses that meet Riverside County Sheriff, San Diego County Sheriff, and multiple municipal agency CCW requirements. Instructors: Douglas Goff
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.
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Contact
35402 Henderson Rd, Pala, CA 92059
Counties Served
RiversideSan Diego
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