Shoot Safe Learning CCW Training

Provided by experienced certified instructors
No Online / No simulation
No lengthy boring video presentations
No shortcuts / No rubber stamping
Only live, in-person quality training

California CCW Courses Offered
Los Angeles - Orange County - Ventura - Kern County

California CCW Information

Los Angeles County

LA Sheriff has opened up CCW issuance to qualified residents
Go to https://lasd.org/ccw/ for LA Sheriff policy or
- Torrance PD Policy 20
- Redondo Beach Policy 218
- Gardena PD CCW Policy
- Los Angeles (LAPD) CCW Policy
- Hawthorne PD CCW Policy
- Glendora PD CCW Policy
- Downey PD CCW Policy
- Long Beach PD Policy
- Santa Monica PD Policy
- Hawthorne PD Policy
- Culver City Policy
- Glendale PD Policy
- South Pasadena PD Policy
- San Gabriel PD Policy
- Beverly Hills PD Policy
- Palos Verdes Estates PD Policy
- Alhambra PD Policy
- Baldwin Park PD Policy
- Bell Garden PD Policy
- Claremont PD Policy
- Downey PD Policy
- El Segundo PD Policy
- Hermosa Beach PD Policy
- Inglewood PD Policy
- Irwindale PD Policy
- La Verne PD Policy
- Manhattan Beach PD Policy
- Monrovia PD Policy
- Montebello PD Policy
- Pomona PD Policy
- Signal Hill PD Policy
- South Gate PD Policy
- West Covina PD Policy
Complete Application Form Sections 1-8, INCLUDING SECTION 7
Sign Pages 3, 8, and 11 (Torrance, do not sign the form)
Send to LA Sheriff's Department, Hall of Justice, or Torrance PD
Include $43 application fee
Get interviewed, get fingerprinted
Take training course: Shoot Safe Learning - Defensive Handgun

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022 The LASD will only accept first-time CCW applications from those who reside within their contract cities or unincorporated communities and encourage applicants residing in a municipality other than those served by the LASD to contact their local police chief and apply for a CCW license.

All first-time CCW applications submitted, received, or postmarked before the indicated date; the LASD will accept and continue to process.

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Orange County

Orange County issiues CCW to qualified residents
Go to OCSheriff.gov for information and policies
Application is done online via Permitium system
The fee is $169 paid at the time of pick up (Includes LiveScan Fee)
Get interviewed, get fingerprinted
Take training course: Shoot Safe Learning - Defensive Handgun

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Ventura County

Ventura County issiues CCW to qualified residents
Go to VenturaSheriff.org for information and policies
Application is done online via Permitium system
Initial Fee is $20. Remaining $80 paid at the time of pick up
Get interviewed, get fingerprinted
Take training course: Shoot Safe Learning - Defensive Handgun

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Kern County

Kern County issiues CCW to qualified residents
Go to KernSheriff.org for information and policies
Application is done online via Permitium system
Fee is $169 paid at the time of pick up (Includes LiveScan Fee)
Get interviewed, get fingerprinted
Take training course: Shoot Safe Learning - Defensive Handgun

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Be of good moral character
~~Provide good cause~~
Be a minimum of 21 years old
Own a registered firearm in California
Reside in the County

Hall of Justice
ATTN: CCW Coordinator
211 West Temple Street 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Defensive Handgun (California CCW Full Course): This is a 16-hour intermediate-advanced pistol course. The course curriculum, live-fire exercises, and demonstration of familiarity, meets or exceeds the established requirements in accordance with California Penal Code Section 26150(a).

Essential Pistol (8-Hour Course): This is our intermediate level tactical handgun course. Learn "Essential Gun Fighting Skills". The course curriculum, live-fire exercises, and demonstration of familiarity, meets or exceeds the established requirements in accordance with California Penal Code Section 26150(a).

CCW Renewal (CA CCW) Meets requirement for California CCW Renewal. The course curriculum, live-fire exercises, and demonstration of familiarity, meets or exceeds the established requirements in accordance with California Penal Code Section 26150(a).

Other CCW Courses Offered

CCW Combatives Concealed Carry Combatives. This course is for advanced CCW operators. This course is designed to train with your daily carry gear. Varioius scenarios, different shooting positions, shoot/no shoot decisions, one handed, weak hand gun manipulations and shooting drills.

Concealed Carry (Utah / Arizona): This course is designed for experienced shooters who wish to qualify and apply for a concealed carry weapon permit issued by the State of Utah. This permit is accepted in 34 states. This class is a 4 hour course. Shortened sessions are given to qualified shooters who have recently completed a qualified Tactical Pistol Course. This is a non-shooting class but requires students to bring their concealment holsters and firearms for a practical test. Application forms for Utah - CCW are signed and stamped by a Utah Bureau of Criminal Identificataion Agent upon successfully completing the course.