Find California CCW Instructors

Yuba County

CCW Shooters is owned and operated by Mike Cordisco, an NRA Pistol Instructor and California Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor serving the Yuba-Sutter area. The company offers concealed weapon permit training and renewals, private firearms instruction, and women's basic beginning courses. Mike is licensed in multiple California counties including Sacramento, Nevada, Napa, and others, as well as Arizona CCW licensing.

Yuba County

CONseale is operated by John Green, a DOJ Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Instructor for Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home. The company provides SB2 compliant 16-hour CCW permit classes and 8-hour recertification courses for Sutter and Yuba Counties. They also offer private classes at customer locations and maintain range safety officer certification.

Yuba County

Crossed Star Firearms operates from Marysville under lead instructor Morgan Bischoff, an NRA, DOJ, and Range Safety Officer certified firearms instructor. The company delivers California-approved CCW training across 15 Northern California counties including Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba. Bischoff offers 16-hour initial CCW courses at $300 and 8-hour renewal classes at $175, both conducted at a private outdoor range. The curriculum covers shooting fundamentals, malfunction remediation, defensive encounter handling, proper mindset, and aftermath management. Beyond CCW certification, Crossed Star provides Introduction to Firearms, Pistol Familiarization, Ladies Pistol courses, Intro to Rifles, Intro to Shotgun, Range Etiquette, and Situational Awareness training. The company also offers specialized training for real estate agents and private lessons. Bischoff maintains controlled class sizes to ensure favorable student-teacher ratios. Multiple student testimonials highlight the instructor's ability to create a comfortable learning environment, particularly for female students seeking approachable firearms instruction. Additional offerings include a 2-hour multi-state CCW course at $125 and non-California resident CCW certification available in hybrid or in-person formats depending on county requirements. All courses are conducted at the company's location on Loma Rica Road in Marysville.

Yuba County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Yuba County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Lake Tahoe, Yuba County

Precision Firearms Training Solutions provides comprehensive firearms education and training for personal protection, recreation, and professional development. They offer courses including Basic Pistol Instruction, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Active Shooter Response, and Personal/Home Protection Planning. The company emphasizes expert instruction, state-of-the-art training facilities, and a commitment to safety and ethical practices to promote responsible firearm ownership.

Yuba County

Shooters Paradise operates as the only public indoor shooting range in the Yuba/Sutter area, offering a veteran-owned 9-lane facility directly attached to its Yuba City gun shop. The range provides CCW training with renewal courses priced at $150 and initial certification at $200, requiring phone scheduling as classes typically fill 30-45 days in advance. Beyond CCW instruction, the facility delivers a structured progression of firearms education: a 1-hour Introduction to Handgun Safety course at $110 for up to four students, a comprehensive 3-hour Basic Handgun Course at $275 covering classroom fundamentals and live-fire sessions, and a half-hour experienced shooter tune-up for $59 designed to assist with CCW pre-qualification. The attached retail operation stocks Springfield, Glock, Sig Sauer, Beretta, and Ruger firearms alongside holsters, cleaning supplies, and consignment weapons. Firearm rentals support both training sessions and personal evaluation, allowing shooters to test different models before purchase. The convenience of on-site training eliminates extended travel for Yuba County residents seeking to maintain proficiency or fulfill certification requirements, with staff providing guidance on firearm selection, proper stance, grip mechanics, and trigger control for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Bishop, Yuba County

STTARR LLC provides CCW certification and firearms training from Bishop, serving Inyo, Mono, Yuba, and Sutter Counties. The company's instructors collectively bring over 100 years of combined firearms training experience from law enforcement and public safety backgrounds. STTARR offers a hybrid training model combining online coursework with in-person range qualification at the Bishop Gun Club, located three miles north of Bishop on U.S. Highway 395. The online component allows students to complete the majority of classroom instruction at their own pace, segment by segment, before attending final range qualification sessions. New CCW applicants complete a 16-hour course priced at $275, while renewals require 8 hours at $150. Both programs include the state-mandated mental health component, taught by a credentialed professional in that field. STTARR's curriculum covers qualification with each firearm to be listed on the permit, meeting current California requirements effective January 1, 2024. Beyond CCW certification, the company offers a Basic Defensive Handgun Course designed to prepare students for real-world defense scenarios beyond the state's minimum permit requirements. Additional advanced training includes low-light shooting, advanced defensive handgun techniques, and rifle/shotgun courses. Students may add Arizona Concealed Firearm Permit application certification for $30, providing reciprocity in approximately 31 states including Nevada. STTARR provides individual one-on-one instruction as well as group training for professionals, families, and friends. Classes fill quickly and require advance reservation with a non-refundable $50 deposit.

Yuba City, Yuba County

Twin Cities Rod and Gun Club schedules CCW training on the second Saturday of each month at their 1125 Market Street classroom in Yuba City, serving residents of Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa counties. NRA certified instructors lead state-approved courses for both initial permit applicants and renewals. The club charges $261 for the full 16-hour certification course and $85 for 8-hour renewals, with pricing structured to reflect member and non-member rates. Applicants may include up to three firearms on their permit at no additional charge, with a $5 fee per gun for each weapon beyond the initial three. All training sessions take place at the club's Market Street facility in Yuba City, where students complete the classroom instruction and live-fire range requirements specified by California DOJ standards. The monthly class schedule provides regular availability for Yuba County residents seeking CCW permits, and the club's established location in Yuba City centralizes access for applicants from the surrounding three-county service area.

Lincoln, Yuba County

A Best CCW Training is a California-based firearms training company with instructors who have over 140 years of combined experience in law enforcement, CCW training, and NRA instruction. They offer 16-hour initial CCW courses and 8-hour renewal courses for multiple California counties including El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, and others. The company emphasizes real-world, scenario-driven training over basic video instruction, conducting classes in a private indoor classroom facility with outdoor range work at a nearby location.

Yuba County

API Academy is a California-based training facility that provides professional security and firearms training in compliance with Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) requirements. They offer CCW concealed weapon permit courses, NRA basic pistol training, security guard licensing, and specialized training in pepper spray, taser, and de-escalation techniques. The academy emphasizes practical field training and provides ongoing support to students throughout their licensing process.

Beale AFB, Yuba County

Bad Moon Shooting is a firearms training company led by retired military instructors offering NRA certified CCW courses and personal protection training. They specialize in California SB2-compliant initial and renewal concealed carry classes for multiple Northern California counties, conducted at the Beale AFB Rod & Gun Club. The company is owned and operated by retired USAF Master Sergeant Steve Carney with additional instructors bringing decades of law enforcement and military experience.

Yuba County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Yuba County

California Online CCW provides comprehensive online CCW training courses that students can complete from anywhere at their own pace. They offer 16-hour initial courses, 8-hour renewal courses, and non-resident CCW courses, with students completing the online education portion before attending live-fire qualification at affiliated ranges throughout California. The platform allows students to pause, resume, and review coursework as needed within specified timeframes.

Yuba County

DAFAST (Dee Adams Fire Arms Safety Training) is led by retired application developer Dee Adams, a certified P.O.S.T. firearms instructor who provides concealed carry instruction with the latest legal updates and processes. The company offers in-person, online, and private CCW classes throughout multiple California counties including Yuba, Sutter, Sacramento, Placer, Colusa, and Yolo. Adams is also the Armed Women of America chapter leader for the Yuba/Sutter area and teaches various firearms safety courses with a focus on family safety and responsible gun ownership.

Yuba County

Down Range operates from 13407 Garner Lane in Chico as Northern California's premier indoor firearms training center, featuring the region's only 25-yard range accommodating pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The facility handles calibers up to .50 caliber at velocities of 4,200 fps or less, providing controlled environment practice for handgun, rifle, and shotgun users. A team of instructors including Brian Gonsalves, Rhiley Harrison, Stephen Dyke, Sean Evans, Damian Georgiou, and Rob Kearbey delivers California CCW initial and renewal courses alongside advanced pistol training and specialized programs for women and youth. Down Range serves Glenn, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Tehama, and Yuba counties from its Chico location, which operates Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm and Saturday through Sunday from 7am to 9pm. The facility houses a full-line firearms retail store offering ammunition, accessories, optics, holsters, and shooting gear, with an on-site gunsmith providing firearms repair and customization services. Following its acquisition of Uniforms, Tuxedos and More, Down Range now operates as the North State's only full-service uniform supplier for police, fire, EMS, and professional service workers, handling embroidery, heat press, and screen printing for public safety academies and businesses. Membership programs offer shooting and training benefits with retail and online discounts, while the facility's "Bargain Cave" features discounted tactical equipment and shooting accessories. Contact options include phone at 530-896-1992 or email at Registration@DownRangeChico.com, brian@downrangechico.com, or info@downrangechico.com.

Yuba County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.

Yuba County

Miladi Defense offers CCW certification and renewal courses in Yuba City, serving Yuba, Sutter, Placer, and Colusa Counties. They provide the state-required 16-hour initial certification course and 8-hour renewal course covering firearm safety, handling, shooting techniques, and California law. The company also offers additional handgun training courses including fundamental handgun training and personal defense range training.

Sutter, Yuba County

NorCal Tactical is a firearms retailer and training provider located in Sutter, California that offers both group and private concealed carry courses. They provide initial and renewal concealed carry classes, basic firearm training, and additional firearm endorsements. The company operates as both a gun store with constantly changing inventory and a training facility, emphasizing personalized customer service and the ability to source firearms not in their current stock.

Yuba County

Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.