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Bullseye Tactical Firearms Training provides CCW permit classes and tactical firearms training in the Redding, Shasta County, Mt. Shasta, and Siskiyou County area of California. They offer small class sizes limited to five students at their private range, with owner Christopher Ewens instructing every class. The company emphasizes personalized attention and safety, with no accidents reported over 39 years of instruction.
Distinguished Firearms Instruction specializes in Concealed Weapons Classes and Firearms instruction in a fun and extremely safe environment. They offer comprehensive CCW training including a 16-hour, two-day class that complies with California rules and regulations and new SB2 changes, complete with tactical/CPR/trauma training. The company serves Shasta County and Siskiyou County areas with various class options including renewal courses and introductory classes.
Firearms Academy of Redding has provided firearms training, self defense and CCW instruction to Shasta County and Northern California for over 30 years. Owner and instructor Joel Northrup is POST certified and approved by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office as a CCW instructor. The Academy offers initial and renewal CCW classes that meet the new DOJ training standards, as well as advanced defensive pistol training and non-resident CCW training for Florida and Arizona permits.
Instructors: Dan Angel
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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.
Instructors: Mike Pickens; Christopher Mancebo; Jefferey Holtzclaw
Instructors: Chris McNally
Instructors: Keith Chesnut
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.
Instructors: Morgan Dant
Instructors: David Thompson
Instructors: Kirk Rienschmidt
Instructors: Minty O'Callaghan
Instructors: Tom Downing
Instructors: Dominick Middleton
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: Randy Scheffler
State of Jefferson Outdoors is a Christian-based company in Northern California that focuses on hunting, firearms, and sporting goods while glorifying the Lord and exhibiting their morals and values. They offer CCW and firearms instruction with an emphasis on safety as the biggest responsibility when exercising 2nd Amendment rights.
