Initial CCW
Training for new Los Angeles County concealed-carry applicants, including applicable classroom instruction, firearm safety, legal responsibilities and live-fire qualification.
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Los Angeles County CCW Training.
Initial & Renewal.
Professional California concealed-carry training for Los Angeles County residents seeking initial or renewal training. Complete applicable classroom instruction followed by instructor-led firearms training and live-fire qualification.
✓ Los Angeles County CCW Training
✓ Initial & Renewal
✓ Classroom + Range Training
Los Angeles County concealed carry
Choose your CCW training.
Whether you are applying for your first concealed carry license or renewing an existing license, CaliCCW provides training focused on firearm safety, California law, sound judgment and responsible concealed carry.
CCW Renewal
Renewal training for current concealed-carry license holders completing their applicable California CCW renewal requirements.
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Complete applicable educational coursework at your own pace, followed by instructor-led practical firearms training and range qualification.
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Complete applicable coursework at your own pace.
CaliCCW offers a convenient hybrid approach to concealed-carry education. Complete applicable educational coursework at your own pace, then attend instructor-led practical firearms training and complete the required live-fire qualification.
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Training for responsible concealed carry.
Carrying a concealed firearm involves much more than shooting proficiency. CaliCCW training emphasizes safe firearm handling, responsible decision-making and understanding the responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm.
Firearm Safety
California CCW Responsibilities
Use-of-Force Principles
Situational Awareness
De-escalation & Conflict Avoidance
Range Qualification
Simple process
From registration to qualification.
01
Register
Select your initial or renewal CCW training and reserve your spot.
02
Complete Coursework
Complete the applicable educational and classroom portion of your training.
03
Range Training
Attend instructor-led practical firearms training and demonstrate safe firearm handling.
04
Qualification
Complete the applicable live-fire qualification and receive your course documentation.
CCW requirements, procedures and accepted training providers may vary by issuing authority and can change. Applicants should verify current requirements with their issuing agency.
CCW course topics
Your training covers more than shooting.
Firearm Safety
Safe handling, storage and responsible firearm practices.
California Law
Concealed-carry responsibilities and restrictions.
Use of Force
Defensive-force principles, responsibilities and limits.
Situational Awareness
Recognizing developing problems and avoiding unnecessary
confrontations.
De-escalation
Creating distance, disengaging and avoiding escalation.
Qualification
Safe firearm handling and applicable live-fire qualification.
Local CCW training
Welcoming Students from Los Angeles County.
CaliCCW welcomes students traveling from Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, Valencia, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Northridge, West Hills, Canoga Park, San Fernando and surrounding communities. Online education is followed by scheduled in-person range training.
Santa Clarita
Valencia
Calabasas
Agoura Hills
Woodland Hills
Chatsworth
Northridge
San Fernando
Information for LA County applicants
Check your issuing agency's training requirements.
Los Angeles County applicants should verify their issuing agency's application process, accepted training providers and timing requirements before enrolling in training intended to satisfy a CCW licensing requirement. Depending on your address, your issuing agency may be the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department or a municipal police department.
CaliCCW offers hybrid concealed-carry education, with online coursework followed by scheduled instructor-led range training. Enrollment does not guarantee that a particular licensing authority will accept the course.
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