Sure Grip Arms

Sure Grip Arms specializes in DOJ-approved concealed carry training across California's Central Valley. Run by Chief Instructor Theodore Hampton II—a Black veteran with extensive certifications—the operation focuses on getting people legally armed and actually prepared to carry.

• •CCW Initial & Renewal courses for Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Sutter, Nevada, and Contra Costa counties
• •Live-fire qualification on their range
• •Technical marksmanship and defensive tactics
• •Non-lethal defense strategies
• •Critical trauma response (first aid, CPR, AED)
• •NRA Range Safety Officer certification

"Curriculum is compliant with 2024 California SB 2 training standards and California Penal Code mandates."

Theodore Hampton II holds certifications across the board: DOJ CCW Program Instructor, DOJ Firearms Safety Instructor, GLOCK Armorer, POST Firearms Instructor, and credentials from CRPA, USCCA, and the Red Cross. This isn't a part-time gig.

Classes run throughout 2026 with multiple dates per month for both initial and renewal courses. Training happens at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center (15501 Meiss Rd, Sloughhouse, CA).

Training programs are designed to be accessible across all proficiency levels—from complete beginners to experienced shooters renewing their permit.