Date
Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026
Time
08:40 AM - 05:30 PM
Location
24189 Aviation Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, U.S.
Tickets Starting At
$295
By William Nitto
About This Event
🎯 Course Overview This in‑person, DOJ‑approved 16‑hour CCW course fulfills training requirements for:
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Sacramento County
- Sutter County
- Yolo County
- Cities of Davis, Woodland, and Winters
- Includes eligibility for the Arizona 32‑state non‑resident CCW
Designed for new CCW applicants, this course blends classroom instruction, NRA Defensive Pistol–based skills training, and progressive live‑fire exercises to build confidence, safety, and legal readiness from the ground up.
📘 Day 1 – Foundations + NRA Defensive Pistol (Live‑Fire)
Day 1 integrates the core components of the NRA Defensive Pistol curriculum, giving students hands‑on defensive skills before moving into Day 2’s qualification work.
Topics & Live‑Fire Skills:
- Firearm Safety & Pistol Nomenclature
- Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship
- Ammunition Knowledge & Defensive Ammo Selection
- Drawing From Concealment
- NRA Defensive Pistol Live‑Fire Exercises, including:
- Basic defensive shooting techniques
- Controlled pairs & accuracy drills
- Loading techniques & stoppage remediation
- Introduction to holster work (dry + live‑fire as appropriate)
This day builds the foundation for safe, confident, defensive‑minded shooting.
📘 Day 2 – Concealed Carry Skills, Law, and Qualification (Live‑Fire)
Day 2 focuses on real‑world CCW application, legal responsibilities, and the county‑specific qualification course of fire.
Topics & Live‑Fire Skills:
- Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment
- Defensive Mindset & Mental Health
- California Firearms Law & Use of Force
- Written Test & Review
- County‑Specific Qualification Course of Fire (Live‑Fire)
- Includes timed drills
- Reinforces Day 1 defensive skills
- Meets all issuing‑agency requirements
✅ Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for new CCW applicants in the counties and cities listed above. No prior experience is required — the course is beginner‑friendly, structured, and fully compliant with DOJ and county standards.