Initial CCW certification - 2025
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.
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.
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.