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CCW Shooters is owned and operated by Mike Cordisco, a Life Member of the NRA and certified instructor serving multiple California counties including Sacramento, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter. The company offers concealed carry permit courses, renewal training, and private firearms instruction for individuals of all skill levels. Mike brings telecommunications management experience and extensive firearms knowledge to provide comprehensive training in situational awareness, firearm operation, and California CCW laws.
Conseale is operated by John Green, a DOJ Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Instructor for Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home. They offer SB2 compliant 16-hour CCW permit classes and 8-hour recertification courses for Sutter and Yuba Counties. The company also provides private classes at clients' homes or businesses and operates as a Range Safety Officer.
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.
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.
Sheriff-approved CCW instruction and renewal classes.
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.
Shooter's Paradise of Yuba City is a veteran-owned and operated indoor shooting range and gun shop featuring the only public indoor range in the Yuba/Sutter area. They carry name brands including Springfield, Glock, Sig Sauer, Beretta, and Ruger, along with consignment firearms. The facility offers CCW classes, basic handgun courses, and various training options with experienced instructors.
Sierra Tactical Training and Active Response Resources is located in Bishop, California and provides certified CCW classes for Inyo and Mono Counties. They offer both initial 16-hour CCW certification and 8-hour renewal courses, with instructors having over 100 years of combined firearms training experience in law enforcement and public safety. The company has developed an online course format that allows students to complete the majority of classroom training at their own pace, with in-person range qualification required to complete certification.
Twin Cities Rod and Gun Club offers monthly concealed carry weapon classes taught by NRA certified instructors. The club serves Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa County residents with state-approved training courses for both initial applicants and renewals. Classes are held on the second Saturday of each month at their Yuba City classroom location, with no additional charge for up to three firearms on the permit.
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.
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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.
Bad Moon Shooting is a veteran-owned firearms training company led by retired Air Force Master Sergeant Steve Carney and a team of military and law enforcement instructors. They specialize in California SB2-compliant CCW training for multiple counties, operating primarily at Beale AFB Rod & Gun Club. The company offers comprehensive 16-hour initial CCW courses, 8-hour renewal classes, and advanced training programs including tactical simulations and NRA certifications.
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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.
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.
Miladi Defense offers CCW certification training in Yuba City, California, 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 concealed carry laws. The company also offers various handgun training courses including fundamental handgun training and personal defense range training.
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.
