Courses

Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) Class

Description

We offer both initial CCW and refresher CCW training and qualifications classes. The initial CCW training is 16 hours long and the refresher CCW training is eight (8) hours long. The courses includes both classroom and range components. Our courses are certified for the surrounding counties, and we are rapidly expanding the list of accredited counties. For the most current list, please click HERE.

CCW Initial Courses are TWO days of classroom (held Tuesday and Wednesday from 6-10pm in Loomis) AND range qualification the following weekend.

CCW Renewal Course is ONE day of classroom (held Thursday from 6-10pm in Loomis) AND range qualification the following weekend.

Scheduled Classes

January: CCW Initial: classroom: 2nd & 3rd + range: 7th CCW Renewal: classroom: 4th + range: 7th

February: CCW Initial: classroom: 6th & 7th + range: 10th CCW Renewal: classroom: 8th + range: 10th

March: CCW Initial: classroom: 12th & 13th + range: 16th CCW Renewal: classroom: 14th + range: 16th

April: CCW Initial: classroom: 16th & 17th + range: 20th CCW Renewal: classroom: 18th + range: 20th

May: CCW Initial: classroom: 14th & 15th + range: 18th CCW Renewal: classroom: 16th + range: 18th

June: CCW Initial: classroom: 11th & 12th + range: 15th CCW Renewal: classroom: 13th + range: 15th

July: CCW Initial: classroom: 16th & 17th + range: 20th CCW Renewal: classroom: 18th + range: 20th

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Goals

Our classes are designed to meet your county’s requirements, and our goal is to prepare you for the responsibility of carrying a weapon in public.  The focus will be on handgun safety, legal requirements, use of force decision making, and carry options. There will be discussions on situational awareness, and whether deadly force was justified, and if the amount of deadly force employed was appropriate to the situation discussed. Upon completion students will have a better understanding of how to address a critical situation while carrying a concealed firearm.

Equipment Needed

  • 150 rounds per weapon

  • Cleaned and Oiled Handgun

  • Ear Protection (preferable electronic)

  • Eye Protection

  • Recommended but not required:

    • Leather gun belt

    • Leather or kydex (strong –side) outside belt or inside the waistband Holster. Note: the holster MUST cover the trigger and trigger guard.

    • Three magazines or speed loaders

Ammunition

Ammunition must be commercially manufactured range ammo. 

Course of Fire

The qualifying course of fire is determined by the county of which you are applying for a permit.

Introduction to Handguns

This class is designed for individuals that do not yet own a firearm, are considering purchasing a firearm, are not yet comfortable using a firearm, and/or are afraid of shooting but want to learn. Subjects covered include:

  • Basic firearms safety

  • Dominant eye

  • Every day carry accessories

  • Firearms safety at home

  • Firearms safety at the range

  • Handgun/caliber selection and set up

  • How a handgun operates

  • Presenting the handgun from the holster

  • Proper care and maintenance of handgun

  • Proper loading and unloading

  • Revolver vs semi-auto pistol

  • Shooting stance, grip, and trigger manipulation

Goals

Our goal is the student upon completion of this course will have a new level of comfort and appreciation for handguns. The student will have a basic understanding of: handgun safety; fundamentals of shooting; handgun handling, storage, and transportation; and proper maintenance and cleaning for revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.

Equipment Needed

  • None needed for this class

Level 1 Handgun Safety

This class is designed for individuals that have limited handgun experience and want to increase their knowledge. Subjects covered include:

  • Basic firearms safety

  • Dominant eye

  • Every day carry accessories

  • Firearms safety at home

  • Firearms safety at the range

  • Handgun/caliber selection and set up

  • How a handgun operates

  • Presenting the handgun from the holster

  • Proper care and maintenance of handgun

  • Proper loading and unloading

  • Revolver vs semi-auto pistol

  • Shooting stance, grip, and trigger manipulation

Goals

Our classes are designed to teach individuals proper handgun safety; fundamentals of shooting; handling, storage, and transportation; and weapon maintenance and cleaning.

Equipment Needed

  • 100 rounds per weapon

  • Cleaned and Oiled Handgun

  • Ear Protection (preferable electronic)

  • Eye Protection

  • Leather gun belt (or other appropriate material)

  • Leather or kydex (strong –side) belt or inside the waistband Holster Note: the holster MUST cover the trigger and trigger guard.

  • Two magazines

Level 2 Handgun Safety

This class is designed for individuals who have been through the Level 1 handgun course (or equivalent).

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a basic handgun course from BAFT or equivalent from a BAFT recognized school. Current LE/MIL exempt.

Subjects covered include:

  • Malfunction drills

  • Multiple target engagement at speed

  • One handed shooting, both strong and weak hand

  •  reloading drills

  • Review of basics (shooting stance, grip and trigger manipulation, proper loading and unloading, presenting the handgun from the holster)

  • Varied distance shooting

  • Varied distance shooting from 1- 10 yards 

Goals

Our classes are designed to teach individuals who have been through a basic pistol curse and want to transition to another level of training. We will build on the skills learned in the Level 1 class (or equivalent) and introduce the student to reloading and malfunction clearing drills, and transitioning between multiple targets while maintaining proper shooting techniques and practicing handgun safety.

Equipment Needed

  • 200 rounds per weapon

  • Cleaned and Oiled Handgun

  • Ear Protection (preferable electronic)

  • Eye Protection

  • Leather gun belt (or other appropriate material)

  • Leather or kydex (strong –side) belt or inside the waistband Holster Note: the holster MUST cover the trigger and trigger guard.

  • Magazine pouch

  • Three or more magazines

Level 3 Handgun Safety

This class is designed for individuals who have been through the Level 2 handgun course (or equivalent). This is a higher-level intermediate course that will further develop the shooting skills learned in the Level 2 course.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a level 2 handgun course from BAFT or equivalent from a BAFT recognized school. Current LE/MIL exempt.

Subjects covered include:

  • Malfunction clearance at speed

  • Multiple threat engagement

  • One-handed shooting - both strong and weak hand

  • Rapid target engagement

  • Review of existing skills

  • Shooting from 1 yard with a Speed Rock drill

  • Shooting on the move

  • Varied distance shooting from 1- 50 yards

Goals

Our classes are designed to build on the skills learned in the Level 2 class (or equivalent) to further develop shooting skills. This is a higher-level intermediate course that emphasizes safety while balancing speed and accuracy. The student will develop a higher level of shooting proficiency and an appreciation for the challenges of engaging multiple targets at speed and at different distances, long distance shooting at speed and transitioning from strong to weak hand when applicable.

Equipment Needed

  • 200 rounds per weapon

  • Cleaned and Oiled Handgun

  • Ear Protection (preferable electronic)

  • Eye Protection

  • Leather gun belt (or other appropriate material)

  • Leather or kydex (strong –side) belt or inside the waistband Holster Note: the holster MUST cover the trigger and trigger guard.

  • Magazine pouch

  • Three or more magazines

Low-light (Night) Shooting

Low-light shooting will be introduced in this class using independent flashlight techniques and optional weapon mounted lights.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a level 2 handgun course from BAFT or equivalent from a BAFT recognized school. Current LE/MIL exempt.

Subjects covered include:

  • Handheld flashlights

  • Low level light shooting

  • Night time shooting

  • Rapid target engagement

  • Review of existing skills

    • Malfunction clearance at speed

    • Multiple threat engagement

    • One-handed shooting - both strong and weak hand

    • Presenting the handgun from the holster

    • Proper loading and unloading

    • Shooting stance, grip and trigger manipulation

  • Shooting on the move

  • Varied distance shooting from 3 - 20 yards

  • Weapon mounted flashlights

Goals

Our classes are designed to provide students with using independent flashlight techniques and optional weapons-mounted lights. We will also build on the skills learned in the Level 2 class (or equivalent) to further develop shooting skills. This is a higher-level intermediate course that emphasizes safety while balancing speed and accuracy.

Equipment Needed

  • 200 rounds per weapon

  • Cleaned and Oiled Handgun

  • Ear Protection (preferable electronic)

  • Eye Protection

  • Flashlight with extra batteries

  • Leather gun belt (or other appropriate material)

  • Leather or kydex (strong –side) belt or inside the waistband Holster Note: the holster MUST cover the trigger and trigger guard.

  • Magazine pouch

  • Three or more magazines

  • Weapon-mounted light optional

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