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Aegis Authority is led by Professional Firearms Training Counselors Julie and Steve with over 20 years in the shooting industry and 22 years of experience as California State DOJ CCW Instructors. They are certified by all San Bernardino and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departments to instruct students applying for California CCW permits. The company has trained over 25,000 new firearms owners and offers both in-person and online CCW classes, including specialized women's-led training programs.
CCW Permit Instruction, led by NRA-certified instructor Orville Wright, offers comprehensive 16-hour California CCW Permit training courses for residents of Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Fresno County, and Madera County, as well as 8-hour renewal courses for existing permit holders. Orville brings over 30 years of firearms experience and holds certifications as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, and Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. His courses are approved by five California Sheriff's Departments and cover firearm safety, California and federal law, live fire qualification, and the full CCW permit application process. In addition to California permits, Orville provides instruction for Utah, Arizona, and Florida non-resident multi-state CCW permits. Private one-on-one courses are available for those seeking a personalized experience.
EliteCCW is the premiere training provider in Southern California, founded by a former Orange County Sheriff CCW supervisor. They offer authorized training for multiple jurisdictions including Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Arizona, Utah and Florida. Their Fountain Valley facility features state-of-the-art simulator training, an indoor shooting range, and a fully stocked pro shop for comprehensive firearm education and training.
Hansen Firearms Training is Southern California's top rated firearms training company for concealed firearm permits, officially approved by Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, plus cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach. They offer both in-person and online blended learning options for CCW classes, along with basic and advanced handgun training, medical trauma, and active attacker response courses. Their classes feature friendly, non-intimidating instruction with a 100% incident-free safety record and include range fees and targets in the price.
Jarvis Firearms Training is a veteran-owned company serving Kern and Los Angeles Counties, offering initial and renewal CCW permit courses, STOP THE BLEED, and NRA and customized courses from beginner to advanced tactical. Lead instructors Neva and Chris Pahl are DOJ CCW Certified and P.O.S.T. Certified, bringing extensive backgrounds in education, engineering, and military service to every class.
L.A. Progressive Shooters specializes in demystifying guns and making the experience fun and educational, with an emphasis on safety and comfort. They offer a comprehensive range of pistol training courses from beginner fundamentals to advanced red dot optics training, and provide CCW classes through partnerships. The company focuses on creating safe, inclusive spaces for learning firearms, including dedicated classes for women, femmes, trans, and non-binary folks.
Medic Up Consulting LLC is a deputy-led CCW training company serving Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. They provide SB2 compliant training that combines firearms instruction with medical training, including stop-the-bleed techniques, tourniquet application, and wound care. The company is known for their structured, professional approach and includes no additional firearm fees in their courses.
MV Tactical & Firearms Training is a tactical firearms training company serving the Los Angeles and Ventura County areas. They offer comprehensive courses from basic defensive pistol to advanced tactical training, including CCW permit preparation and renewal courses that meet California's SB-2 requirements. The company emphasizes low student-instructor ratios, experienced instructors, and proven methods to prepare students for real-world scenarios.
Paragraph 2 Firearm Training is an approved CCW instructor for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego County Sheriff's Departments, offering comprehensive firearm training from beginner to expert levels. Led by Jim Belanger, they provide CCW initial and renewal courses, NRA certified instruction, USCCA training, and specialized courses including home defense fundamentals and women's handgun classes. They operate from multiple locations across Southern California and also conduct classes at Bass Pro Shops locations.
Public Safety Institute is a California state-licensed training provider (TFF 1303) serving over 20,000 students with BSIS and county-approved CCW training. They offer multi-county approved CCW courses for Los Angeles, Riverside, and Kern counties, along with comprehensive security training programs. The institute provides flexible payment plans and promises to get students started in days rather than months.
Safe Insight offers sheriff-approved online CCW training that allows students to complete sections at their own pace. The company provides training from retired law enforcement instructors, one-on-one qualification sessions, and up to one hour of private instruction. They serve multiple California counties including Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and Sacramento counties.
Tap Rack Bang Training is a full-time firearms training company with over 30 combined years of experience training US Marines, law enforcement, and civilians. They offer CCW courses, private training sessions, and advanced pistol and rifle classes designed to develop practical defensive skills. The company emphasizes no-nonsense training focused on real-world application and also provides CCW application assistance through their White Glove service.
The CCW School provides online and in-person CCW training courses approved for all cities in Orange County, select Los Angeles County agencies, and all San Diego County cities. They offer flexible program options including 16-hour initial courses and 8-hour renewal courses with no additional range fees. The school is committed to providing conveniently scheduled and easy to understand basic firearms and CCW training courses covering safe firearm handling, marksmanship, tactical considerations, and applicable penal codes.
Alpha Culture L.L.C. provides firearms training with a holistic approach combining in-field and classroom instruction. They offer USCCA courses, basic firearms training, and CPR & life support classes. The company emphasizes that safety and self-defense training begins before an incident occurs and provides training materials for continued learning.
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American Academy of Protective Training (AAPT) is a California-licensed security training facility that offers comprehensive firearms training programs for civilians, security professionals, and law enforcement. They specialize in California CCW courses, NRA basic firearm training, and tactical defensive training with a focus on developing combat mindset and reflexive conditioned response. AAPT emphasizes practical, realistic training delivered by professional instructors with national recognition in firearms training and tactical strategies.
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Apex Firearms Training is led by instructor Scott, who brings over 30 years of firearms teaching experience and 40+ years of shooting expertise, including 9 California State speed shooting titles. The company specializes in CCW training for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, conducting classes at Burbank Firing Line with both classroom instruction and range qualification at the same location. They offer personalized instruction from certified instructors rather than video-based training, with one-on-one sessions available on a private outdoor range for advanced techniques.
Armed Response Marksman is a firearms training provider that offers California concealed carry courses (CCW) and renewal training. They provide a positive learning environment for students of all backgrounds and offer both rifle and pistol instruction along with basic defensive handgun classes. The instructor, Shiloh Darrow, focuses on educating students with quality instruction to help them continue learning and enjoying the safe use of firearms.
Basic Gun Safety is led by Roger Harvey, a retired Army Colonel and current U.S. Military Pentathlon Team coach who trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. The facility features a $30,000 LaserShot Simulator with hundreds of professionally-acted CCW and law enforcement scenarios for realistic training. They offer personalized CCW courses for Orange and LA County residents, along with advanced firearms training, competitive coaching, and specialized programs including women's self-defense and family firearms safety training.
Cal Guns Training is led by Shawn, a former law enforcement officer with over 15 years of teaching experience who provides firearm instruction across Ventura County, Los Angeles, and Southern California. The company specializes in CCW certification courses, NRA Basic Handgun and Rifle classes, DOJ instructor certification, and private firearms training. They emphasize patient, non-intimidating instruction that welcomes all skill levels and ages, offering both group and personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to individual pace and goals.
Firearms Training Associates provides firearms training in Southern California with courses conducted in a friendly, relaxed environment that emphasizes safety and mastery of weapons systems for all experience levels. Their team of instructors comprises experts from diverse backgrounds including law enforcement, military, government agencies, competition, and private training facilities. They offer training for civilians, law enforcement officers, and military personnel, teaching over 10,000 students every year at their Corona facility located on Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises.
Coach K's Training is located in Orange County, CA and offers a comprehensive range of training courses including urban and wilderness survival, firearm safety, self defense, and Basic Life Support. The company emphasizes hands-on training with detailed instruction that goes beyond basic steps to include the why, when, and practical applications. They provide both individual courses and maintain a calendar of scheduled events.
Cobra Tactical Inc. is a Valencia-based firearms dealer that has served law enforcement, military, and civilians since 2003. They offer gun sales, gunsmithing services, and firearms training including CCW training, defensive pistol courses, hunter education, and pistol fundamentals. The company also manufactures their own line of AR-15 parts and accessories under the Cobra Tactical brand.
Comfort Zone Assurance is a California DOJ-certified CCW training provider based in Orange, CA. They offer both initial 16-hour CCW courses (split into Day 1 classroom and Day 2 classroom/range) and 8-hour renewal courses. The company focuses on providing realistic, experience-based training to help students develop self-sufficiency skills until professional help arrives.
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 Firearms Training, LLC is a professional firearms training company operated by certified instructors with 25 years of combined military and law enforcement experience. Their instructors are licensed California attorneys who have worked in criminal law for over 10 years and hold certifications from the LA County Sheriff's Department, FBI, NRA, and Sig Sauer Academy. They offer a diverse curriculum including pistol, rifle, and shotgun training for basic to advanced skill levels, home defense courses, Los Angeles County CCW classes, and women's only programs.
Double Tap Training Center is a licensed professional firearms training facility located in Lake View Terrace, California, serving as an authorized CCW training provider for Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and LAPD. Led by Rangemaster Simon Cruz with over 25 years of law enforcement experience, the center offers comprehensive firearms training to law-abiding citizens and public safety personnel. The facility provides instruction in Filipino, Spanish, and Armenian languages and maintains numerous professional certifications including NRA, DOJ, POST, and FBI credentials.
Evans Security Training Academy is a fully state licensed security training facility established in 1982, specializing in security guard training, firearm training, and first aid training. The academy features instructors with over 30 years of law enforcement experience and maintains an on-site indoor pistol range and Live Scan machine for customer convenience. They offer California CCW and Utah CCW training alongside their security training programs.
First Step Shooting is an NRA, USCCA, and California DOJ certified firearms training company founded by Daniel Ferszt that provides concealed carry certification and basic pistol courses to law-abiding citizens. They are an approved training provider for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and all other departments within Los Angeles County. The company offers comprehensive CCW courses covering firearm safety, marksmanship, state laws, and shooting qualifications, along with specialized programs including women's self-defense and advanced shooting techniques.
KD Security Group provides estate, family, executive, celebrity and event protection services staffed with law enforcement officers and military veterans. The company offers customized security plans tailored to individual needs, with expertise in risk assessment, tactical response, and crisis management. Their team maintains affiliations with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to enhance their protective capabilities.
NationwideCCW offers concealed firearm training with LAPD and LASD certifications as well as multi-state certifications. They market their training as affordable and encourage immediate enrollment through their website.
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.
Phoenix Tactical Solutions is a Los Angeles-based firearms training company that provides tactical solutions and customized defensive firearms training programs. They serve civilians, military personnel, law enforcement, and contractors with their DEF-TAC courses covering handgun, shotgun, rifle, and force-on-force training. The company is an approved CCW training provider for LA County and emphasizes safety-first instruction with personalized attention for students of all skill levels.
Route 66 Shooting Sports Park is a shooting facility that promotes safe and responsible firearms ownership. They offer various training programs including firearms safety courses, pistol and handgun courses, long gun courses, CCW courses, and specialized courses. The facility caters to new and first-time shooters with programs designed to help them get started in the right direction.
Shootsafe Academy has been providing professional firearms instruction to Orange County for over 13 years, recently expanding services to Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. They specialize in small class sizes for personalized attention and offer 16-hour Basic CCW courses, 8-hour renewal courses, and AZ/UT non-resident certification that allows carry in over 38 states through reciprocity agreements. The academy also provides BSIS Guard Card certification and Basic Pistol courses.
Southwest Training Center is a dedicated group of professional instructors committed to providing excellent training for career professionals and everyday users alike. They offer a diverse range of courses including concealed carry classes, firearms training, security courses, medical training, law enforcement training, and self-defense courses. Drawing skills from a broad range of industries, they position themselves as a go-to provider for comprehensive professional training.
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Together We S.T.E.P is a certified firearm training company led by instructor Lawrence Enge, who is a USCCA firearm instructor and NRA range safety officer. The company provides CCW classes for LA County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange County, as well as multi-state CCW training and CPR/First Aid instruction. Their name stands for 'together we survive, train, educate, and protect,' reflecting their core training philosophy.
VIP CCW Services has been providing California CCW permit training since 2015, operating seven days a week with modular formatted classes to accommodate busy schedules. They are authorized training providers for numerous California law enforcement agencies including LASD, LAPD, and Orange County Sheriff's Department. The company offers hybrid online/in-person training, multi-state CCW classes, and private instruction, taught by CA POST certified law enforcement instructors and DOJ CCW instructors.
