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San Diego CCW 8/16hr Courses


  • Pala Shooting Range 35402 Henderson Road Pala, CA, 92059 United States (map)

This in person course meets the San Diego County AND Riverside County Sheriff requirements for you to be issued a Concealed Carry Permit. The class is divided into classroom instruction on the Laws that all CCW holders should be aware of, interaction with law enforcement, legal locations of where you can and cannot Concealed Carry, concealed carry techniques and more.

Following the in class instruction period there will be a practical application training period on a live fire range followed by your range qualification course of fire. Once you have passed in class tests and completed your range qualification you will receive a certificate of completion to present to the SD Sheriffs Department for your permit to be issued.

If you are interested in an AZ and UT Non-Resident Permits please inquire to have this added to your training.

What to bring

  • Notebook or something to physically to write on.

  • Pencil/Pen

  • Snacks/Drinks - whatever you need for a long day in class

  • Comfortable chair. There are chairs but they may not be comfortable for some for extended classroom period.

  • Firearm(s) that you have put on your Permit Application that you need to qualify with

  • Gun belt suitable for a strong side IWB (Inside Waistband), OWB (Outside Waistband) holster for your primary weapon (for range portion of class)

  • Ammunition (bring enough for each firearm to qualify 15rds each) And at least 150rds for range exercise’s

  • Hearing Protection

  • Eye Protection

  • Hat

  • Weather Appropriate clothing

  • During Classroom portion LEAVE ALL FIREARMS LOCKED IN YOUR VEHICLE.

This class satisfies the 8hr training requirement for current CCW holders renewal requirements. Currently San Diego allows you to renew 60 days before expiration due to the backlog. Riverside you can begin the renewal process 180 days before expiration.

If you have any questions/special requests or if the schedule doesn’t meet your timeline please do not hesitate to reach out to me and we can see what we can work out. Contact Me.

Cost for Class is $220 (8hr class) $360 (16hr class) which includes range fees.

Schedule Here

San Diego Sheriff has stated that all 2023 CCW Applicants who have their interviews in 2024 will only be required to take the 8hr Class.

If you submit your application in 2024 you will be required to take 16hrs of training. Follow the Scheduling links to sign up.

Contact me for more questions and Schedules.

Upcoming 8hr/16hr Class’s (links are selectable)

If you need more County specific information on the Application process clink links below.

San Diego CCW Application Information

Riverside CCW Application Information

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