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6th Nation Gun Club is owned by Dane and Dana Hanson, who collectively bring over 17 years of experience in defensive shooting with 8 years dedicated to teaching. They are NRA certified in pistol, rifle, shotgun, PPIH, and PPOH, as well as DOJ certified CCW instructors. Classes are held at their exclusive outdoor shooting range located 45 minutes southeast of Hollister, CA, accessible only by membership or through their classes.
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.
ASP Firearms Training offers a diverse and highly experienced team of instructors covering a wide range of backgrounds including competitive shooting, law enforcement, military, and civilian self-defense. The team includes a 25-year CA P.O.S.T. certified firearms instructor and retired correctional officer, a Marine Corps armorer and expert-qualified shooter, a DOJ CCW-certified and NRA-certified instructor, and a certified NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, among others. Together they offer CCW permit instruction, basic through advanced firearms training, and a welcoming environment for students of all ages and experience levels — from Boy Scouts to senior citizens.
Founded in 2002, Bay Area Firearms Training Group is an NRA and multi-agency certified firearms training organization serving the Bay Area, authorized to teach California CCW courses in San Benito, Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Placer Counties. They offer a wide range of training for pistols, rifles, and shotguns for all skill levels, with courses available 7 days a week at top Bay Area ranges. With over 20 years of experience, their instructors are committed to promoting responsible firearm ownership, safety, and marksmanship — with Mandarin-speaking instructors also available.
Bay Area Tactical Group (BAT Tactical) is the premier destination for tactical and firearms training in the Bay Area, offering courses for all skill levels from basic handgun training to advanced tactics. Their expert instructors provide education in a safe and supportive learning environment, with programs ranging from CCW courses to precision long-range training. The company operates multiple ranges and locations, including a private ranch range, and prioritizes safety while helping students become skilled and responsible gun owners.
California CCW Courses provides online CCW training for both California residents and non-residents seeking concealed carry permits. They offer DOJ-compliant 16-hour initial courses and 8-hour renewal courses entirely online, along with guidance on the application process and live-fire qualification requirements. The company specializes in helping students navigate California's CCW permit process from application through certification.
Crossed Star Firearms is a Northern California firearms instructor offering CCW classes and training for all levels of shooters. They provide 16-hour initial CCW courses, 8-hour renewals, multi-state CCW training, and various pistol instruction classes. Classes are approved for residents of multiple Northern California counties including Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba, and Yolo counties.
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.
Hard Focus Firearms Training is dedicated to providing effective defensive shooting techniques to protect yourself and loved ones. They pride themselves on going above and beyond minimum standards by providing the best experience and safest environment for their students. The company is approved for CCW certification in seven California counties: Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, San Benito, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus.
U.S. LawShield Academy is an online firearms training platform that offers comprehensive educational courses for both students and instructor certifications. They provide state-specific concealed carry courses, fundamental firearms training modules, and specialized legal education focusing on self-defense law. The platform emphasizes legal aspects of firearms ownership and self-defense, with courses designed by attorneys, instructors, and college professors.
Instructors: Everett Fitzgerald
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Instructors: Dan Azevedo
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: Dennis Bushnell
Instructors: Ray Parga; Joey Parga
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Executech Security Solutions is a California-based corporation headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in investigative and protective solutions. The company offers CCW training for Santa Clara, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties, along with BSIS exposed firearms certification and LEOSA HR218 recertification. Their staff consists of security and investigative professionals with extensive law enforcement, executive protection, corporate security and military operations backgrounds.
Instructors: Kriss Costa
Instructors: Ruben Valles
KYSMET Services provides comprehensive CCW courses for both new applicants and recertification in Monterey and San Benito counties. Their team consists of approved instructors who deliver quality education aligned with local regulations, covering firearms education, shooting fundamentals, and California and federal laws. Located inside 10-8 Uniforms in Salinas, they also offer Firearms Safety Certificate testing required for firearm purchases in California.
Instructors: Mike Maestri
McGrew & Associates, Inc. is a highly qualified investigative and security consulting firm located in San Jose, CA, with over 100 years of combined experience in law enforcement, security and investigative services. They are the Bay Area's #1 BSIS Licensed Security Officer Training Facility for 9 years running and 2016 Outstanding Community Educator Award Winner. The company specializes in Guard Card training, firearm training, and other security certifications, offering comprehensive packages and the ability to complete entire Guard Card processes in a single day.
Instructors: Brannon Schell; Bob Rodd
Instructors: Ted Lidie
Instructors: Thomas (Tom) Damsen
Saber Tactics provides premier firearms and defensive protection training in the San Francisco Bay Area. Led by instructors with extensive law enforcement experience, including former San Francisco Police SWAT Team members, they offer specialized courses for both law enforcement and civilians. The company focuses on practical skills development including concealed carry tactics, defensive shooting, and personal protection training.
Instructors: Bertrand B. Blanc
Instructors: David G. Matthews
