* 16-hours total needed for your initial CCW.
Please check availability and sign up for all courses at the same time to reserve your spot and to ensure that you move through your 16-Hour CCW initial process goes as smooth as possible. To fulfill the rest of your state mandated hours you will need to sign up for one or more of the courses below (Part B) to satisfy the mandatory 8-hours of additional training.
NOTE:
Non-Resident CCW’s are being issued in California to any citizen of the United States that qualifies. Citizens of foreign countries do not qualify. Students can take their Part A Lecture via Zoom. The Part B Range Course will need to be in person. Applicants must go through same criteria as Califonia citizens. This will include; 16 hour Initial course, oral interview (via zoom), 3 persons of reference (does not have to live in CA). Applications with all instructions will be found on the Sheriffs department website.
This course is mandatory for obtaining your initial CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) License. Topics include safety, marksmanship, liabilities, stance, statistics, the path to choosing a defensive handgun and caliber combination, and much more. This course includes a written and shooting evaluation and is our basic level defensive handgun course. This is offered at least twice a month. Class time will allow for 2 handguns to be qualified. To qualify additional handguns, please look to the CCW Handgun Qualification Class. CCW course is good for Kern and Riverside counties.
- Class Dates and Times (Part A):
October 8, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
October 10, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
October 29, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
November 11, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
November 15, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
December 5, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
December 6, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
December 18, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
WHAT TO BRING TO THE COURSE – (Available at your local Turner’s Outdoorsman, adjacent to the The Training Center)
1. Handgun
2. 50 Rounds of Range Approved Ammo, Per Handgun
3. Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Style Preferred)
4. Holster (On A Belt)
5. Two or More Magazines or Speed Loader For Revolvers
6. Notebook & Pen
LOCATION: – The Training Range – 38-698B El Viento Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Get Directions
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