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Los Angeles City and County CCW

Initial Weekday 2 day (16) hour course

LAPD Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
LASD Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
Burbank Police Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
Glendale Police Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
Pasadena Police Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
Santa Monica Police Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
Beverly Hills Police Authorized and Approved CCW Training Provider
And many other police departments

(To see a list of police departments we provide CCW training for click here​ and scroll down to see the list)

This CCW Course satisfies the NEW California (SB2) 16 hour training requirements as set pursuant to the standards in PC 26165, which includes a qualification with your the firearm(s) you wish to place on your CCW permit. You MUST qualify with each firearm you want to have on your CCW. Looking for weekday courses? Please click here 

LA County Police Departments do NOT allow online courses.

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Our Courses

18:00 Hours 

Los Angeles CCW Weekday Course

LAPD LASD 2 Days CCW Course 16 hour weekend_Nationwide_CCW

Address:

6034 Vineland Ave.

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA

Directions: (Map)

PRICE:  $799 $349

This is a two consecutive day course (Wednesday + Thursday) 8AM - 5PM ​Day will be displayed on the checkout calendar only​

NO additional charge for more than 1 firearms qualification a savings of up to $150
Cash, Venmo, Zelle payment choose "Manual Payment" on checkout and we will email you payment information.

What to Bring
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Day one

  • Your ID

  • Holster for each firearm (if your agency requires it, not required for LAPD, LASD)

  • Your firearm(s) (leave it in the car until instructed to retrieve)

  • NO AMMUNITION in class.

  • Gate parking is on a first come first serve basis, and PLEASE drive your smaller cars as we have limited parking, large cars or trucks may be asked to park on public roads. 

  • Be ON TIME. If you can't be here by 8 AM, you will have to reschedule and rescheduling fee applies. Because you're taking a seat away from someone else for future class.

Day two

  • Your ID

  • AT LEAST 2 magazine or speed loaders

  • Your firearm(s). (Whatever you want to qualify with to have on your permit.

  • AMMUNITION.

  • Due to weather conditions, shooting proficiency may be postponed to another day (if raining).

  • AT LEAST 2 magazine or speed loaders (revolver speed loaders)

Please Read entirely. Signing up for a course Does not guarantee you will pass. You must demonstrate safe firearm handling, pass a shooting qualification of 70% or better and pass a written test. Any unsafe demonstration of firearm handling may disqualify you from the course without refund. Looking for renewal courses? Please click here 

Prerequisite: 

This is not a beginner course. Students must be able to show that they can safely manipulate and fire a handgun. Careless/unsafe gun handling is not acceptable and will be cause for removal from the class/range with no refund

  • Positive attitude and eager to learn.

  • Firearm(s) must be registered in your name.

  • No pregnant women (for baby's safety).

  • No spectators allowed.

  • No pets allowed.

  • If you are a felon, you are not permitted in the class room nor on the range for any reason or may you be in possession of a firearm under Federal Law.

Some of the course topics include

  • Proper handling of weapons.
  • Responsibility of handgun ownership.
  • Concealed carry.
  • Interaction with law enforcement.
  • Laws regarding use of firearms.
  • Range safety rules.
  • Demonstration of safe firearms handling skills.
  • Live fire of authorized firearm(s)
  • Firearms and ammo are to be left in your vehicle (for range day) until instructed to retrieve.
  • De-escalation Techniques.
  • Places you can and can not carry (California and federal laws)
  • Criminal and Civil laws and penalty.
  • Traffic stops while carrying a concealed firearm.
  • What to do after a shooting (recommendations).
  • How to interact with Law Enforcement after a shooting.
  • CCW Preparedness (recommendations)
  • For class session, bring your firearms and a holster with good retention for each firearm (if the police department you applied with requires it, like Burbank, Santa Monica, Lancaster, or if you did you application with MYCCW or my M&P) you want to qualify (holster not required for LAPD, LASD) with for inspection and keep them in your vehicle until instructed to retrieve them. DO NOT bring any ammunition to class).
What you need to bring
What we will provide
What you will receive

  • Absolutely no flip flops, sandals, open toe shoes, shorts, tank tops

  • Class Room Lecture

  • Course Materials

  • Water

  • Certificate (upon successful completion of the course) to submit to the police department you applied for your CCW permit.

  • Bring some snacks or your own lunch (we do provide lunch breaks) Lunch (snacks). 

  • Range fee (initial qualification)

  • Lane fee

  • Range instruction

  • For FL and AZ CCW, you will receive a different certificate which meets the requirements for that particular states CCW training (this is an add-on course and NOT included).

  • Range Day (what to wear) Close-toed Shoes (no flip flops or sandals).  long Pants (no shorts or tank tops)

  • Eyes & ear protection (at the range to use if you do not have your own)

  • Target(s)

  • YOU MUST pass the written test and the range qualification.

  • Current and valid Drivers License or Identification card.

  • List of firearms (make, model, serial number)

  • Wealth of knowledge 

  • YOU MUST pass the written test, the range qualification, and demonstrate safe firearm handling and know how your firearm works in order to pass, no exemptions.

  • Firearm(s).

  • Ammunition - At least 80 rounds for 1st firearm and 30 rounds for each additional qualifying firearm. 

All ammunition must be full metal jacket (New). No Wolf, WPA or Tula ammunition allowed. YOU NEED to score at the range at least 70% to pass.

  • At least 2 Magazines or 2 revolver speed loaders (not the strips)

  • Eye & Ear Protection

  • Good Holster with retention, THIS IS REQUIREMENT SET FORTH BY THE DEPARTMENTS. (Kydex preferred). NO flimsy or SERPA holsters. (not mandated by LAPD or LASD)

Important Notice

You must pass both a written test and a live-fire qualification to complete this course.
Your course fee includes only the first range session. If you do not pass, you can reschedule for the next class (range fee applies) or book a private session for faster qualification.

Cancellation Policy

  • No cancellations allowed. To read more about our cancelation or refund policies please click here 

  • One Free rescheduling only if the request has been made at least 72+ hours before your class start time.
    If you’re unsure of your schedule, please wait to register.

  • No call no show, must register for a new class and pay new course fee. No exception.

Disclaimer

All information is for educational purposes only and not legal advice.
CCW holders are responsible for knowing all Federal, State, and Local firearm laws.
If traveling to another state, check that state’s laws before carrying.

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