Instruction ranges from beginner handgun safety and concealed carry qualification to advanced tactical movement and defensive rifle courses. Class formats vary widely, with options for private one-on-one coaching, women-only groups, or full-day group workshops. Choosing the right provider depends on whether ammo and rentals are included in the fee or if you need to bring your own gear.
Azusa 4
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10-4 Tactical
515 N Azusa Ave Ste C, Azusa, CA 91702-2955
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Forward Assist Training
22100 E East Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702-1454
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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California Shooting Academy
22100 E East Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702-1454
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The Academy Of Saint Crispian
22100 E East Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702-1454
Orange 4
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Trb Training - Firearms Training, Ccw Permit, Rifle Safety Training, Pistol Safety Training
500 N State College Blvd Ste 1100, Orange, CA 92868-1625
Mon–Sun 8am–6pm
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Tap Rack Bang Training
500 N State College Blvd Ste 1100, Orange, CA 92868
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Enforcement Trainers Inc
1095 N Main St, Orange, CA 92867
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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Firearms And Safety Training Orange County
1401 N Batavia St Ste 107, Orange, CA 92867-3500
Corona 3
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Paragraph 2
765 N Main St # 144, Corona, CA 92878-1440
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Ares Tactical Firearms Llc
420 N Mckinley St # 111-602, Corona, CA 92879-8099
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Street Safe Defense Firearms Training
310 S Maple St Ste C, Corona, CA 92878-4346
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Enforcement Trainers, Inc
2461 E Orangethorpe Ave # 215, Fullerton, CA 92831
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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The Ccw School
545 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA 92832-2117
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Rapid Tactical Response
606 S Raymond Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831-5029
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Luna's Security Training Academy, LLC
5255 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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American Academy of Protective Training
5441 E Beverly Blvd Ste C, Los Angeles, CA 90022
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American Defense Enterprises, Inc.
12021 Wilshire Blvd PMB 774, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1206
Redding 3
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Bullseye Tactical Firearms Training
2205 Hilltop Dr PMB 128, Redding, CA 96002-0511
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Northern Firearms Instruction
11091 Rhyolite Dr Ste 1, Redding, CA 96003-2951
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Days Defense
1304 East St Ste 113, Redding, CA 96001
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Sacramento Security Training Center, Inc.
201 Lathrop Way Ste M, Sacramento, CA 95815-4221
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One On One Firearms
10398 Rockingham Dr Ste 18, Sacramento, CA 95827-2507
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Ccw Training Company
8359 Elk Grove Florin Rd # 103-344, Sacramento, CA 95829-9298
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Vertac Firearms Training
4501 Ohara Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513-2289
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Expert Firearms Training
18 Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513-1301
Murrieta 2
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PM Guns
24873 Adams Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Personal Protection Academy Llc
40685 California Oaks Rd Ste E, Murrieta, CA 92562-5757
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Archer Firearms Training
650 N Rose Dr PMB 318, Placentia, CA 92870-7513
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Low Signature Resource Center
181 W Orangethorpe Ave Ste A, Placentia, CA 92870-6931
Rocklin 2
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Defensive T.r.i.a.d. Defensive Training Research Instruction And Development, Llc
6526 Lonetree Blvd Ste 200, Rocklin, CA 95765-5886
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Kinetic Training Systems
4820 Granite Dr Ste 2c, Rocklin, CA 95677-2859
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Ccw Usa Firearms Training
7853 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111-2324
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Black Cat Firearms
7853 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111-2324
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South District Training Academy
1740 E Garry Ave Unit 115, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Security Academy *ccw,firearm Lic,guardcard,batonpermit*
300 N Tustin Ave Ste 101, Santa Ana, CA 92705-3820
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Atm Firearms Training
1110 Civic Center Blvd Ste 304, Yuba City, CA 95993-3017
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Dave's Gunsmithing
1415 Garden Hwy, Yuba City, CA 95991
Anaheim 1
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Paragraph 2
5101 E La Palma Ave Ste 202i, Anaheim, CA 92807-2056
Antioch 1
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Bay Area Defensive Tactics
2219 Buchanan Rd Ste 9, Antioch, CA 94509-4200
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Guard Duty Corporation
19015 Town Center Dr Ste 203, Apple Valley, CA 92308-8996
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3 Squad Tactical
3501 Mall View Rd Ste 115-284, Bakersfield, CA 93306-3058
Bishop 1
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Sierra Tactical Training And Active Response Resources
595 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514-3312
Chino Hills 1
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Get On Target
4195 Chino Hills Pkwy Ste 195, Chino Hills, CA 91709-2618
Dulzura 1
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911 Academy
1020 Marron Valley Rd, Dulzura, CA 91917-2115
El Cajon 1
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Practical Defense Systems
2082 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
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Gunlady Defensive Firearms Training
9630 Bruceville Rd Ste 106#380, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Encino 1
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Precision Safety
4924 Balboa Blvd PMB 536, Encino, CA 91316-3402
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Practical Is Tactical
1032 S Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Foothill Ranch 1
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Artifex Firearms Training
26741 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-1743
Hercules 1
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Shields Defense
606 Alfred Nobel Dr, Hercules, CA 94547-1834
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Direct Action Group
16835 Algonquin St Ste 120, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Lakeside 1
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Past and Present Collectibles
12062 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
Lakewood 1
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Unified Tactical
3217 Carson St PMB 217, Lakewood, CA 90712-4006
Lincoln 1
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Best Handgun Training
2270 Nicolaus Rd Ste 109, Lincoln, CA 95648
Linden 1
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Spartan Defense
828 S Hewitt Rd, Linden, CA 95236
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Optempo Training Group
2150 Portola Ave, Livermore, CA 94551-1784
Mariposa 1
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Stage Stop Gun Shop
5094 Jessie St, Mariposa, CA 95338
Modesto 1
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Valley Defense Consulting Inc
1620 N Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95351-1153
Napa 1
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Genesis Firearms Training
2045 Jefferson St Ste H, Napa, CA 94559-1245
Newbury Park 1
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Trigger Burst Training Center
3537 Old Conejo Rd Ste 120, Newbury Park, CA 91320-6195
Oakland 1
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Security Guard Card Training
524 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607-3913
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Mclaren Defense
3616 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
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Progression Firearms Training
9221 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-5207
Redwood City 1
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Bayprofs
1017 El Camino Real Ste 350, Redwood City, CA 94063-1691
Richmond 1
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T3 Pros
3155 Goodrick Ave, Richmond, CA 94801-1126
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Precision Ammunition
1430 3rd St #13, Riverside, CA 92507
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Liberty Firearms Training
4010 Foothills Blvd Ste 103, Roseville, CA 95747
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Devore Sheriff's Range
18000 Institution Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92407-1864
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Camp Pendleton
111 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672-3925
San Jose 1
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Safe Firearms Education
171 Branham Ln Ste 10159, San Jose, CA 95136-2378
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9533 Training & Consulting
2010 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Accuracy Firearm Training
15501 Meiss Rd, Sloughhouse, CA 95683
Stockton 1
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Cj's World
821 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202-1603
Torrance 1
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360 Fst - Firearms Safety Training
1754 Cabrillo Ave Ste E, Torrance, CA 90501-3692
Mon-Fri 08:00-19:00
Tracy 1
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Silvercreek Security Academy
241 10th St, Tracy, CA 95376
Truckee 1
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Sierra CCW
10356 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Upland 1
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Prestigious Investigative Service Inc.
2436 N Euclid Ave Ste D, Upland, CA 91784
Van Nuys 1
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American Academy Of Protective Training
6819 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 309, Van Nuys, CA 91405-4464
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All Security Enforcement Training
14420 Civic Dr #5, Victorville, CA 92392
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Yorba Linda Firearms Training
18032 Lemon Dr Ste C118, Yorba Linda, CA 92886-3386
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Good to know
Do I need to own a gun to take an introductory class?
Most beginner courses provide rental firearms and safety gear as part of the registration fee. You will usually just need to buy the appropriate ammunition at the facility or pay a small add-on fee for a student package.
How long does a concealed carry permit class take?
Class duration depends on state requirements, but most introductory qualification courses run between four and eight hours. They typically combine classroom instruction on local laws with a brief live-fire qualification on the range.
How much do firearm training classes typically cost?
Basic safety and state permit classes often cost between $75 and $150. Multi-day or specialized tactical courses generally run from $200 to $500 or more, excluding the cost of ammunition.
Can a felon go to a gun range?
Under federal law and state regulations in California, convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing or handling firearms and ammunition. Violating these laws at a shooting range can result in severe federal or state legal penalties. You can review safety guidelines and operational rules across 80 venues listed on RangeAtlas in California.
How much is a concealed weapons permit?
The cost of a concealed weapons permit varies, usually ranging from forty to one hundred fifty dollars for state application fees plus background check processing. In California, RangeAtlas lists 80 shooting and training locations where you can ask about state-specific permit requirements and documentation.