Protector CCW & Firearms Trng

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

Pala, CA | 35402 Henderson Rd, Pala, CA 92059

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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

35402 Henderson Rd, Pala, CA 92059

951-290-0431

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Counties Served

RiversideSan Diego

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