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AAO provides comprehensive CCW training throughout the Bay Area and surrounding counties with DOJ certified instructors including law enforcement veterans with decades of experience. They offer both in-person and online CCW courses, specializing in personalized instruction that focuses on building individual skills and real-life situational awareness. Their training programs are approved by multiple agencies and include specialized services like red dot system instruction.
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DefenseSHOT is a firearms training company based in El Dorado Hills, offering top-rated CCW permit instruction and firearms training courses for all skill levels across El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer Counties. Known for a relaxed, fun, and efficient approach, DefenseSHOT provides both initial and renewal CCW courses designed to meet the needs of beginners and experienced shooters alike.
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.
Lock n Load Concealed Carry Training is operated by Dr. David Lungren, a California DOJ certified instructor approved to teach CCW courses for El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. The company offers 16-hour initial CCW courses, 8-hour renewal courses, Utah multi-state permits, and basic through advanced defensive handgun training. Dr. Lungren brings military experience and a background as a chiropractor and expert medical witness to provide personalized firearms instruction at their El Dorado Hills facility.
Safe Insight provides California CCW training approved by the State of California to be completed online at your convenience 24/7, followed by a required private range qualification with an instructor in your state. They specialize in non-resident CCW training and offer both initial 16-hour and renewal 8-hour courses.
Best Handgun Training is a full-time firearms training facility located in Lincoln, CA, offering CCW courses, NRA certified instruction, and basic pistol courses. They provide DOJ certified CCW training for multiple California counties including El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, and others. The company features instructors with over 140 years of combined experience, many with law enforcement backgrounds, and offers 24/7 online scheduling with flexible weekday and weekend instruction.
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California Online CCW specializes in providing 16-hour online CCW courses for non-residents seeking to carry while visiting California. The company has been providing California-approved courses since 2020 and offers 24/7 online access for convenience. Their course is currently accepted by 15 California counties and agencies, with students completing live-fire qualifications through the issuing agency.
Hangtown Range is an indoor firearms and archery range in Placerville, California offering comprehensive shooting facilities, gun rentals, retail sales, and training programs. They feature state-of-the-art indoor ranges for all skill levels, CCW certification classes, and advanced MILO training systems. The facility combines range services, gun store, bulk ammo sales, and professional firearms maintenance all under one roof in El Dorado County.
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.
ONE on ONE Firearms Instruction LLC has been Northern California's premier destination for expert firearms training since 2009. They specialize in California CCW training, offering both Initial-Issue and Renewal classes approved for multiple counties, including Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Nevada, Amador, and Shasta. The company maintains small class sizes to ensure a high instructor-to-student ratio and offers comprehensive training programs including handguns, carbines, rifles, shotguns, and competitive shooting classes taught by NRA and California DOJ Certified Firearms Instructors.
Sacramento Gun Range is a comprehensive training facility and shooting range offering over 50 classes led by industry-leading professionals. The facility features 34 lanes across 5 separate indoor ranges, including 25-yard and 50-yard lanes with VIP air-conditioned options. They provide specialized CCW training including 16-hour initial and 8-hour renewal courses, along with cutting-edge Reel Shots Live-Fire Simulator technology and progressive reality-based training for advanced members.
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.
Shoot Don't Shoot is a firearms training company based in Placerville, CA that provides CCW classes and personal protection training. They focus on responsible firearms ownership including secure storage, safe operation, and lawful transportation. The company emphasizes developing situational awareness and avoidance skills alongside firearms training, teaching students to recognize and avoid potential dangers before they occur.
Sierra Mountain Firearms is a full-service firearms dealer located in Shingle Springs, CA that offers buying, selling, and consignment services for firearms. They provide certified firearm training and CCW qualifying courses through their instructors. The business also offers FFL and ammunition transfer services for California-compliant firearms and accessories.
