Foley Firearms Training

Mike Foley is a U.S. Army veteran who's been shooting for over 50 years. His training company fills a specific gap: helping new gun owners AND experienced shooters get solid instruction in safety, skills, and responsible ownership. This isn't just another "buy a gun and hope" situation—training matters because shooting is a perishable skill.

Foley Firearms Training instructors hold credentials across multiple agencies:

• •POST Certified Instructors (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• •NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
• •California DOJ Certified Instructors and Comparable Entity status
• •Utah DPS/BCI Certified Instructors
• •Stop the Bleed certification (American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma)
• •Red Cross First Aid certified

All assistants are either NRA Instructors, Military Instructors/Rangemasters, or POST Certified.

The newly required 16-hour initial and 8-hour renewal courses are now available. This is the legal qualification path for Riverside County concealed carry permits.

Initial Applicants (16 hours total — $350) - Must take ALPHA COURSE (8 hours, Saturday) FIRST - Then take BRAVO COURSE (8 hours, Sunday or later) - Can split across multiple weekends if needed - Covers draw technique, safety, threat awareness, controlled/rapid fire, movement - Qualification shoot: 18 rounds from 7, 10, and 15 yards on police B-27 target (70% minimum)

Renewal Applicants (8 hours total — $175) - Only take BRAVO COURSE (8 hours) - Re-qualification with weapons plus classroom portion - Same ammunition and target requirements as initial

Key Details: - Up to 6 weapons can be qualified per license - Initial courses use 200-250 rounds for primary weapon - Renewal courses need 18 rounds per weapon (30 if applying via MyCCW.us for Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, Banning, or Beaumont) - Must complete within 180 days of interview date - Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster required for initial (Safariland, Fobus, BladeTech acceptable; Serpa-style discouraged) - Kydex mag pouch recommended; minimum 2 magazines (3 highly recommended) - Electronic ear protection preferred - Weather-appropriate clothing, no open-toed shoes

• •Basic Pistol Course — $250 (approximately 3 hours)
• •Range fees included
• •Free firearm use if you don't have your own
• •Ear and eye protection provided
• •Covers: safety, pistol types, ammunition, laws, storage, cleaning
• •Most days of the week available

Intermediate Pistol Course — $300 - Prerequisite: thorough knowledge of safety and your personal firearm - Topics: mindset, safety, draw technique, target acquisition, threat awareness, controlled and rapid fire, simple movement - Requires 200-300 rounds - Group and couples discounts available

Additional Training Available: - Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Rifle courses - Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Shotgun courses - Family Safety Classes - Private sessions by the hour - Custom-tailored training on request

• •$100 add-on course (4 hours, no live fire)
• •Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearms Permit recognized in 31 states
• •Everything needed to submit your application
• •Available as standalone or add-on to Riverside County course
• •Group rates available (minimum 3 people)
• •Instructors can travel to you for groups

Students of most ages. Family training is their specialty. They enjoy working with complete beginners as much as advanced shooters. The philosophy is straightforward: just buying a weapon isn't enough. Get trained. Keep training. Skills fade.

Based in Perris, CA. Directions sent via text or email once you book. Courses scheduled monthly starting in February 2026.

"Shooting IS a perishable skill. Give yourself, your family, and the public a greater sense of confidence and peace of mind by becoming familiar with your personal firearm—and the responsibilities that come with ownership. Then continue to train and advance those skills."