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Baxter Firearms Training offers concealed carry courses and firearms instruction in a family-friendly environment with small class sizes of 10 students or fewer. The instructor focuses on developing shooting skills and confidence for both new and experienced shooters. They are a USCCA Official Partner and offer weeknight classes by request for individuals or small groups.
Bill and Cathy Tidwell are NRA-certified instructors who have been teaching firearms safety and marksmanship in the Bay Area for over 35 years. They offer comprehensive CCW courses, basic handgun training, and various NRA courses including Personal Protection and Hunter Safety. Bill is a Marine Corps veteran with distinguished expert ratings who has taught over 20,000 people how to shoot safely.
Called2Arms is a Central Valley training provider with over 30 years of experience offering comprehensive security and firearms education. They specialize in both civilian CCW training and professional security courses, featuring certified instructors with NRA Law Enforcement, BSIS, DOJ CCW, and P.O.S.T. credentials. The company provides online CCW courses alongside a full suite of security training including Exposed Firearms, Baton, Taser, First Aid/CPR, and Defensive Tactics. They are proud Second Amendment advocates focused on preparing individuals for responsible firearm ownership and real-world personal defense situations.
Case Defensive Training Group offers CCW certification classes taught by Andrea and Chad Case, who are certified deadly force instructors. They conduct classes at The Angels Gun Club in Angels Camp, CA and are approved by multiple law enforcement agencies including Angels PD, Jackson PD, and several county sheriff's offices. The group emphasizes education in the judicious use of deadly force and provides legal support services to students involved in self-defense scenarios.
CJ's World is a comprehensive firearms training provider based in Stockton, CA that offers CCW courses, basic pistol instruction, and security guard training. They provide both classroom and range-based instruction with a personalized approach, teaching firearms safety, legal aspects of self-defense, and situational awareness. The company also offers CPR/First Aid training and security consulting services beyond their core firearms 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.
Dobbs Firearm Training provides California CCW training courses, specializing in 8-hour SB2 training requirements for permit renewals. They serve multiple counties including Calaveras, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Sacramento, and Yolo County. Currently operating from Richmond Rod & Gun Club.
First Response, Firearms and Tactical Training is a mobile training unit that provides concealed carry and firearms instruction to law enforcement and private citizens throughout California. Their instructors are California DOJ certified with over 75 years of combined law enforcement experience and POST certification. They offer courses at both indoor and outdoor ranges and will bring training directly to clients to save time and travel expenses.
Grover Group Training is a California DOJ-approved CCW training provider trusted by over 30 sheriff's offices and police departments across Northern California. They offer hybrid delivery combining virtual instructor-led lectures with live-fire qualifications, with courses led by certified instructors holding credentials from California DOJ, NRA, USCCA, and California POST. The company also provides FFL01 firearm transfers and specialized law enforcement training as a POST-certified instructor.
KW Defense offers comprehensive 16-hour CCW permit instruction approved for Stanislaus, Calaveras, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stockton, and Tulare Counties, with all training and range qualification conducted at their own KW Defense Shooting Range. Led by Chuck Fields, KW Defense welcomes shooters of all experience levels, covering firearm purchase, storage, transportation, marksmanship, manipulation, and personal protection — making it a great choice even for those in areas that do not issue CCW permits but are serious about responsible self-defense training.
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.
Instructors: Karen Cose
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Instructors: Jason Frye
Coco Firearm Training LLC is an approved CCW training vendor for numerous agencies throughout the Bay Area including Alameda SO, Contra Costa SO, Sacramento SO, and many local police departments. Based out of Oakley, California, they operate by appointment only and offer firearms training and concealed carry training courses. The company serves a wide geographic area across Northern California with established relationships with over 18 different law enforcement agencies.
Concealed Coalition is a nationwide provider of concealed carry permit training offering both online and local in-person classes. They have trained over 1,000,000 students through their network of certified instructors and maintain partnerships with national brands for classroom locations and gun ranges. The company focuses on delivering engaging, experiential learning through scenario-based training designed to build confidence and preparedness for responsible firearm ownership.
Defensive Weapons School is operated by Dan Souza, who has been instructing firearms safety, marksmanship and responsible tactics since 2005. The school holds multiple NRA certifications including Training Counselor, Pistol, Rifle, PPOH, PPIH, CRSO, and RTBV, as well as UTAH CCW and CA CCW certifications for multiple counties including Tuolumne, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Fresno.
Dynamic CCW Academy is a firearms training provider led by instructors Tim and Mike, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge and ability to explain concepts with ease. They offer CCW training classes with well-structured material and real-life examples to demonstrate key concepts. The academy provides ongoing support to students after course completion with questions, advice, and references.
Instructors: Robert Cristoni
Instructors: Michael Oliveira
Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.
Instructors: Erica Mitchell
Kiwi's Custom Guns operates a state-of-the-art climate controlled indoor shooting range with five 25-yard lanes capable of handling any caliber up to .50 BMG. The facility features Action Target's latest technology including The Defender Stall system, tactical cart tables, Genesis Smart target retrieval system with wireless carriers and touchscreen controls, plus a sophisticated recirculation ventilation system for enhanced safety and comfort. They offer range services, training, gunsmithing, and retail.
Loyal Arms is a firearms retailer and training provider located in Folsom, California. They offer firearms sales, ammunition, FFL transfers, and firearms training services. The business operates with regular retail hours Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm.
Northern Firearms Instruction is a team of highly experienced NRA Firearms Instructors operating throughout California and serving over 50 counties and cities. They specialize in California CCW courses for new and experienced shooters, teaching in a stress-free learning environment. NFI maintains strict instructor-to-student ratios and is composed of 100% NRA credentialed instructors who must update their credentials yearly.
Instructors: Cherle Simase-Grover
Rosengarten Firearms Training has been providing CCW instruction since 1998, led by certified instructors including retired law enforcement officers. They offer 16-hour CCW classes accepted by multiple California counties, 4-hour requalification courses, and specialized training for women, people with disabilities, and Spanish-speaking students. Live fire training is conducted at Barnwood Arms in Ripon, with both group and private one-on-one classes available.
Instructors: Ryan Oatts
Security & Firearms Training Academy (SAFTA) is a 100% veteran-owned training academy founded by Marine Corps Veterans, retired law enforcement agents, and private security veterans. They offer CCW training courses approved by several counties across Northern California, along with basic firearm and instinct shooting courses designed for students of all ability levels. SAFTA instructors have nearly 100 years of combined Military, Law Enforcement, and Private Security experience and conduct firearms training at Placer Sporting Club, a private indoor shooting range in Roseville, CA.
Instructors: David Rollins; Fareed Dhanoya
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.
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.
