Browse sheriff-approved CCW instructors statewide. Filter by county, class type, price, and format.
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.
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.
Down Range Indoor Training Center is Northern California's only 5-star NSSF-rated range, offering both initial 16-hour and renewal 8-hour CCW permit courses, advanced pistol training, and specialized courses for women and youth. Their facility features the area's only 25-yard indoor pistol, rifle, and shotgun range, a full-line firearms retail area, on-site gunsmith, and the area's only full-service uniform shop — all in a welcoming, customer-service-focused environment.
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.
Michigan Firearm and CPL Training LLC operates nationally, teaching California CCW and Michigan CPL classes with a focus on safety and defensive skills. The company specializes in training beginners and boasts that 100% of students give five-star ratings. They offer both initial and renewal courses, as well as ongoing weekly defensive pistol training sessions.
Shasta Defense offers CCW initial and renewal firearm training classes in Shingletown, California serving Shasta and Tehama counties. Led by Nathan Zeliff, a California Attorney at Law and certified DOJ and NRA firearms instructor, the company emphasizes small class sizes with more individual instruction. Their training programs meet new DOJ standards and are approved by both Shasta and Tehama County Sheriff's Offices.
State of Jefferson Firearms Training serves North State California residents with comprehensive CCW training programs. They offer both 16-hour initial CCW classes completed over two days and 8-hour renewal classes typically completed in one day. The training combines classroom instruction on firearms laws and deadly force with range qualification time, and they are certified to teach in multiple counties including Tehama, Shasta, Glenn, Trinity, Lassen, and Siskiyou counties.
Angel's Firearms Instruction was founded by Dan Angel in 2017, specializing in CCW and long range rifle training. Dan brings over 30 years of firearms experience as a former U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper and retired sheriff's deputy with 25 years of service. A.F.I. features instructors who are active or retired law enforcement officers with diverse backgrounds including SWAT operators and homicide detectives. They offer CCW classes for multiple Northern California counties including Nevada, Siskiyou, Placer, Butte, and Sacramento counties.
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Instructors: Ben Cornelius; Kevin Johnston; Thomas Rosina
Instructors: Dan Azevedo
Bigfoot Firearms Training Academy is the largest civilian firearms training facility in the region with over 10 years of experience, training up to 1,000 civilians annually. They offer CCW classes for both first-time applicants and renewals, along with a wide range of skill-building courses including handgun, AR-15, and shotgun training. The academy prides itself on an intimidation-free teaching approach tailored to building confidence for students of all skill levels.
Black Oak Training is a firearms training company in Magalia, CA offering comprehensive CCW courses including initial certification, renewals, and add-a-gun services. They provide a wide range of additional training including new shooter courses, marksmanship instruction, holstering classes, NRA RSO certification, and specialized programs like civilian TASER training and situational awareness. The company also offers CCW application assistance services and hunting day-trips.
Echo Whiskey Tactical is a veteran-owned business that provides firearms and personal defense instruction through all levels of experience, from novice to expert. All instructors are certified and highly experienced law enforcement and military veterans with real world experience and involvement with multiple critical incidents. They offer CCW initial and renewal courses, tactical pistol training, workplace violence training, and private firearms courses throughout California and Oregon, serving multiple counties including Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas and Sacramento.
Instructors: Deputy Robert Thompson
Greco's Firearm Sales is a full-service firearms dealer and CCW training provider operated by instructor Rick Greco in Redding, California. The business combines firearm sales, custom AR-15 builds, and comprehensive CCW instruction with a focus on personalized customer service. Rick offers both initial 16-hour CCW classes and renewal courses, with students consistently praising his thorough, patient teaching style and ability to help shooters qualify on their firearms.
Jones' Fort is a gun shop serving Redding since 1962, offering firearms sales, transfers, and California regulatory compliance assistance. They buy, sell, and trade new and used firearms with a 1-Year warranty. The shop provides staff with hands-on hunting and shooting experience to help customers select appropriate firearms.
K2 Defense Academy provides professional, family-friendly firearms training by NRA and DOJ certified instructors in Northern California. They offer CCW certification classes for both initial certification and renewals, along with comprehensive NRA certified courses including Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, and Personal Protection training. The academy serves Shasta, Tehama, Butte County and surrounding areas, focusing on empowering individuals through firearms and less lethal products training for personal safety and confidence.
Instructors: John Laws
NorCal Defense is based in Redding, California and specializes in firearm training with an emphasis on the legal carrying and use of handguns. They offer CCW training that is certified and accepted in the Counties of Tehama, Shasta, and the City of Red Bluff, as well as an advanced pistol course. The company helps people achieve a greater level of personal security through classroom and range training, emphasizing that awareness and proper mindset are key to safety.
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: Chris Haggerty
Instructors: Robert Johnson
Instructors: Tyler Thompson
Instructors: Ryan Watters
Instructors: Marshall Jones III
Instructors: Erik Vandagriff
Zombie Arms & Ammunition is a veteran owned and operated company that provides firearms training and CCW courses in Northern California. They offer Two Day Initial and One Day Renewal CCW courses taught by NRA and POST Certified CA DOJ Instructors, including classes taught by an onsite female instructor. Their classes meet requirements for Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity and Tehama counties and include lunch and refreshments.
