2A Firearms Academy

2A Firearms Academy is a premier CCW and firearms training organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.

2A Firearms Academy specializes in professional, legally grounded firearms training for responsible gun owners throughout Northern California. Founded on the principles of Safety, Precision, and Confidence, the academy provides structured instruction that goes far beyond minimum California CCW requirements.

The academy offers comprehensive training for:

• •CCW Initial & Renewal Training – Recognized by multiple Bay Area jurisdictions including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, San Mateo, and San Francisco
• •Basic & Intermediate Handgun Training – Foundational skills through advanced techniques
• •First Time Shooters – Safe introduction to firearms handling
• •Defensive Shotgun Training – Tactical shotgun fundamentals
• •Private Firearms Training – Customized one-on-one instruction
• •Armed Security Training – Professional development for church security teams and armed citizens

The team is led by Doug Kevilus (Founder & Lead Instructor) and Ryan Lewis (Co-Founder & Range Instructor). Combined credentials include POST certification, NRA Master-Level accreditations, NROI Chief Range Officer status, USCCA instructor ratings, and California DOJ CCW certifications—rare expertise in the region.

Every student receives structured instruction in:

• •Safe firearm handling and storage
• •Holster draw techniques and presentation
• •Live-fire accuracy and consistency under pressure
• •Low-light and no-light pistol work
• •California use-of-force law (Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy)
• •De-escalation and conflict avoidance
• •Pre-attack threat indicators
• •Stress performance and decision-making

All CCW graduates receive exclusive training e-books including the 30-Day Carry Checklist, Dry-Fire Training Playbook, and guides on legal self-defense standards.

Graduates gain access to exclusive advanced training:

• •Dynamic Drill Days
• •Low-Light & No-Light Pistol courses
• •Level 2 Practical Shooting
• •Private coaching sessions
• •Spouse/partner training programs

2A Firearms Academy serves shooters from San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Walnut Creek, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, and throughout the greater Bay Area. The academy's broad jurisdiction approval demonstrates consistent quality and legal compliance across the region.