Initial CCW certification - 2025

$225.00

Prado Olympic Shooting Park

Riverside County approved CCW Vendor

This initial CCW training course is a comprehensive 16 hour course. This 2 day program will meet the requirements for a California concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Both days start at 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).

***The completion of this course does not guarantee a permit.

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Time & Location

Both days: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Prado Olympic Shooting Park

17501 Pomona Rincon Rd,

Chino, CA 91708

About the Event

Applicants requesting approval for a California CCW from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department must complete the 2 day (16 total hours) course and pass the Initial Shooting Qualification for all firearms on their CCW.

Riverside County Students -

Students may have a maximum of six firearms listed on their CCW.​


THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. YOU MUST STILL COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE OR AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE.

​*** If you are a novice shooter, we encourage you to take an intro to handguns class prior to attending this course***

Course covers:

  • Pistol Fundamentals

  • CA Gun Laws

  • Mindset

  • Mental Health

  • Stop the bleed

  • Methods of Concealed Carry

  • Principles of Concealed Carry

  • Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry

  • Post-Incident Management

​​Class requirements:

  • $30 range fee NOT included in the cost of your class

  • Firearms - Must be registered to you and meet California DOJ legal configuration

  • Ammunition - 50 rounds minimum per handgun (no steel cased)

  • Primary handgun bring an additional 100 rounds for training

  • Holster - Inside or Outside the waistband​ OK (kydex holsters recommended)

  • NO ankle holsters, shoulder holsters, serpa holsters, or pocket holsters

  • Gun Belt - Leather or Nylon​

  • 2 Magazines (minimum)

  • Appropriate Range Attire

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Additional handgun qualifications are an additional $25.00 each

*ALL FIREARMS MUST BE LOCKED IN A SECURED CONTAINER.

**PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO CLASS WITH A LOADED AND/OR CONCEALED WEAPON.

***DOUBLE-CHECK THAT YOUR FIREARMS ARE UNLOADED PRIOR TO ARRIVING AND CHECK THEM IN AT REGISTRATION.

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Qualifications for Riverside County consists of:

6 shots (or max capacity) at distances of 15, 10, and 7 yards each

Must score at least 80% on a standard B-27 target with each handgun​


Upon successful completion of the Shooting Qualification Test, students will be issued a qualification form.