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The Gun Range is an indoor shooting facility that offers CCW courses for 6 counties/3 cities, including 16-hour initial courses and 8-hour renewal courses. They provide various marksmanship classes and have a full-service shooting range with firearm rentals, safety equipment, and related services.
All classes meet California DOJ and local sheriff requirements. Students receive a certificate of completion and range qualification results on the day of training.
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