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All American Safety LLC is led by Rick, a firearms advisor serving the Sacramento region with over a decade of law enforcement experience. As an FBI-Certified Firearms Instructor and Certified CA Department of Justice Instructor, Rick specializes in firearms training, concealed carry weapons, everyday carry, urban survival, and responsible gun ownership. The company offers various pistol training levels from basic to advanced, along with CCW classes and women's-only training options.
Basic Firearms Training is a veteran-owned training provider in Sacramento County offering California CCW courses, BSIS firearms and security officer skills training, and retired law enforcement qualifications. They provide practical, safety-focused firearms instruction with certified instructors who teach shooting fundamentals, safe handling, and confidence-building skills using proven training methods. Their courses meet or exceed California certification standards and include Senate Bill 2 compliant CCW curriculum.
Defensive Accuracy, LLC is a firearms instruction company serving the Bay Area and Central California region. They offer California CCW initial courses, renewals, modifications, and private CCW classes, along with LEOSA qualifications and various NRA instructor training programs.
Delta Romeo Firearms Training LLC is a dedicated firearms training company based in Reno, Nevada, founded by Darren Riddiough who combines executive chef coaching experience with firearms instruction credentials. They offer comprehensive training programs for all skill levels including beginners, experts, military and law enforcement, with classes covering CCW, pistol fundamentals, defensive shooting, carbine training, and home defense. The company focuses on providing fun and safe educational experiences while helping the community better understand firearms safety, manipulation and defense.
Lagomarsino's Firearms Institute is a Sacramento-based firearms training company led by instructor Wes Lagomarsino. They offer California initial and renewal CCW courses three times per month, as well as multi-state CCW courses for Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Virginia. The institute provides a progressive line of pistol courses from basic to advanced handgun mastery, plus shotgun and rifle training, with both group classes and private lessons available.
Pistols In The Pines is a women's firearms training company in Placerville, CA, operated by an NRA-certified female instructor. They specialize in empowering women through comprehensive firearms training in a supportive, comfortable environment. The company offers CCW courses, basic pistol training, and personal instruction, with a focus on safety, proficiency, and building confidence for women seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Protection Plus Tactics, LLC is Northern California's elite gun shop and training academy located in Loomis, specializing in self-defense firearms sales, services, and training. They offer both private and group instruction for all skill levels, including CCW classes, firearm safety courses, and specialized training in pistol, shotgun, carbine rifle, and tactical combat casualty care. The academy is led by Don, a decorated Marine combat veteran and DOJ/NRA certified instructor who focuses on real-world scenarios and practical self-defense training.
Accuracy Firearm Training provides CCW initial and renewal certification classes at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center in Sloughhouse, CA. Led by certified NRA instructor Razmik Carapetian with military and competitive shooting background, they offer training at a private 851-acre outdoor range with shooting bays up to 50 yards deep. The company emphasizes safety-focused instruction in a controlled environment away from public ranges.
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Amador CCW provides firearms training conducted at a private range by appointment. Led by Mike Neff, a DOJ certified instructor and NRA Pistol Instructor, the company serves as an approved instructor for Amador and Tuolumne Counties. They offer personalized training with flexible scheduling to meet individual needs.
Instructors: Don Sozzi
Instructors: Kevin Archer
Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.
Gunlady Defensive Firearms Training provides firearms training for law-abiding citizens who want the ability to protect themselves or their loved ones. Each person who receives training is treated as an individual, with lessons adjusted based on skill level and areas of concern. The course covers responsible and ethical firearm use for personal protection, proper mindset and mental awareness, plus range training including dry practice and live fire with emphasis on safety, situational awareness, and gun handling skills.
Instructors: Robert Cristoni
Instructors: Michael Oliveira
Gold Country Firearms provides CCW training courses that combine classroom instruction with live-fire range qualification. Their comprehensive curriculum covers handgun safety, operation, firearms laws, defensive shooting techniques, and crisis situation survival skills. The courses include both California and Utah non-resident permit training options.
Make Ready Firearms Training provides comprehensive firearms education in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving everyone from newcomers to seasoned professionals. They offer a range of courses including introduction to firearms, gun safety classes, private instruction, tactical training, and group classes. The company emphasizes principle-based, purpose-built training that goes beyond basic range time to deliver world-class firearms education focused on safety, precision, and real-world readiness.
Morgan Training Center is a veteran-owned small business operating since 1999, led by Donald Morgan who has backgrounds in military, law enforcement, and emergency services. The center provides USCCA-certified firearms training including concealed carry and home defense fundamentals, defensive shooting fundamentals, and women's handgun self-defense courses. They also offer emergency first aid fundamentals and CPR/AED training, combining firearms instruction with medical emergency preparedness.
New Man's Karate is a martial arts school established in 1994 that offers NRA Certified firearms courses and CCW classes in addition to their martial arts programs. They provide comprehensive firearms training focused on safe gun handling practices and skill building. The school serves families and individuals of all ages with various programs including self-defense training.
Next Threat Solutions is a firearms training company that focuses on personal protection and individual resilience education. Their mission is to actively support the sustainment and growth of responsibly armed and prepared American communities through comprehensive training and advocacy programs.
Instructors: Joseph Truesdale
Safely Carry provides CCW classes for residents of El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer, and Amador counties in California. They offer both phone and email contact options for inquiries and have a separate registration system for upcoming classes.
Established in 2013, Spartan Defense LLC is a veteran-owned company sharing their passion for teaching safe and practical firearms use. They provide training from handguns and shotguns to carbine rifles and precision rifles, offering both public classes and private instruction for individuals or groups. They operate range locations in Linden, Concord, and San Jose, and offer military and first responder discounts.
Total Training Solutions Group is a comprehensive firearms training company that offers CCW certifications and re-certifications across multiple states including Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, and Utah. They provide practical instruction with experienced, accredited firearm instructors who focus on student success rather than ego-driven approaches. The company offers specialized courses for women, senior citizens, and persons with physical impairments, along with advanced training options including LaserShot simulator training and Force on Force scenarios.
Instructors: Eric Vandagriff
Weapons Training School offers California CCW certification courses including 16-hour new applicant courses and 8-hour renewal courses, along with private lessons for handgun, rifle, and shotgun training. They emphasize proper preparation and safety, requiring students to bring their own firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment for live-fire qualifications. The school serves multiple counties and focuses on testing proficiency rather than basic training.
West Point Concealed Weapons Training is a certified CCW training provider serving various California counties with instructors certified by the NRA, California DOJ, and Utah. They offer 16-hour initial CCW courses and 8-hour renewal courses using non-lethal laser training firearms in the classroom combined with live fire drills at their range. The company also provides Utah concealed firearm permits and emphasizes practical self-defense training with their motto focusing on avoiding dangerous encounters.
