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The CCW School

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The CCW School specializes in concealed carry permits and firearms safety training across Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. All instructors are DOJ-certified and SB2 compliant, providing training that meets requirements for multiple agencies in each county. Orange County: Online $300 (app...

The CCW School

AK

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The CCW School specializes in concealed carry permits and firearms safety training across Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. All instructors are DOJ-certified and SB2 compliant, providing training that meets requirements for multiple agencies in each county.

  • Orange County: Online $300 (approved for all cities)
  • Los Angeles County: Online $300 / In-Person $350 (select cities)
  • San Diego County: In-Person $350 (all cities)
  • Duration: 16 hours
  • No additional range fees
  • All counties: $200 (online and/or in-person options vary by county)
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • No additional range fees

Extend your carry rights to approximately 74% of the USA by adding non-resident permits: - Arizona only: $80 - Florida only: $80 - Both states: $100 (saves $60 when bundled) - Available as add-on at live-fire qualification

Course TypeDurationDetails
Basic Pistol2 hoursFundamentals, parts, cartridge components, live-fire
Basic Rifle2 hoursSafety, fundamentals, live-fire
Holster Classes2 hoursDraw technique, shooting fundamentals, drills
NRA CoursesVariableBasic pistol/rifle with NRA handbook & certificate
Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC)TestingDOJ-certified in-person test (30 questions), valid 5 years, required to purchase in CA
Court-Ordered Classes4-8 hoursMeet court requirements, live-fire included
  • Firearm and range safety
  • Safe handling and operation
  • Shooting fundamentals and marksmanship
  • Tactical considerations
  • California penal codes related to firearms and use of force
  • Live-fire qualification for each listed firearm
  • Firearm inspection (must be safe, legal, and operable)

All CCW applicants must complete in-person, live-fire training after online coursework. This applies to both initial and renewal applicants. Every firearm listed on your permit requires separate live-fire qualification.

Custom one-on-one instruction scheduled around instructor, shooter, and range availability. Contact [email protected] to arrange.

Orange County: Courses approved for all 33 cities including Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and Anaheim.

Los Angeles County: Approved for LASD, myCCW.us applicants, and 40+ contracted cities including Santa Monica, Long Beach, Pasadena, Torrance, Glendale, Beverly Hills, and West Covina.

San Diego County: In-person courses approved for all cities including San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Coronado, and Vista.

The school provides comprehensive guidance on Orange County CCW applications, including required documents (CA ID, proof of residency, citizenship documentation) and the live scan fingerprinting process. All training requirements can be fulfilled at The CCW School to complete your application package.

Contact MethodDetails
Questions[email protected]
Scheduling[email protected]
Phone/Text(562) 645-3494
Response TimeAll messages answered promptly

"To provide conveniently scheduled and easy to understand basic firearms and CCW training courses. We are committed to providing education of safe firearm handling, marksmanship, tactical considerations, live fire drills, and penal codes as they apply to firearms and uses of force."

Flexible scheduling and multiple course formats ensure shooters at any experience level find an option that works. Whether you're a first-time handgun buyer needing an FSC, someone pursuing a concealed carry permit, or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, The CCW School has training designed for your specific needs.