2-Day California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCWL) Class

This comprehensive course covers all required educational topics to apply for your California Concealed Carry Weapons License application. You'll develop the proper mindset and learn essential tactics to safely use firearms to protect your home, family, and freedom.

Our objective is to provide you with the knowledge required to safely own, carry, and shoot a firearm. The education you receive will meet and exceed California's training requirements for your concealed carry permit.

What we’ll cover:

• Who is eligible to obtain a California Concealed Carry License
• License restrictions
• Firearms safety, handling, and shooting technique
• Legal use of force
• Situational awareness
• Safe storage of firearms
• Legal methods to transport and secure firearms
• Mental health and mental health resources

STATE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN PERMIT

EDUCATION

• California requires completion of a 16-hour (two-day) firearms training class and a passing grade on a written examination to demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered.

LIVE FIRE

• Live fire training required statewide
• Requirements vary by issuing agency (58 counties with individual qualifications)
• To apply for a CCWL an applicant must have completed a live fire shooting exercise on a firing range that included the applicant demonstrating the safe handling of, and shooting proficiency with, each firearm that the applicant is applying to be licensed to carry.

FEES

• California CCWL fees will vary, check with your issuing authority.
• The CCWL is valid for two years.
• The issuing authority has 90 days to issue or deny the license.

DOCUMENTATION

Common Documents needed for Initial application (may vary by agency)

• CA Driver’s License, current Military ID or State issued ID with current address (you must apply in your county or residence)
• Current utility bill in your name (to prove residency)
• Current property tax bill
• County certified marriage certificate (if name has changed)
• Copy of birth certificate
• Military DD-214 with discharge status (if applicable)
• Certificate of training (16 or 8hr) from approved instructor