* 16-hours total needed for your initial CCW.
Please check availability and sign up for all courses at the same time to reserve your spot and to ensure that you move through your 16-Hour CCW initial process goes as smooth as possible. To fulfill the rest of your state mandated hours you will need to sign up for one or more of the courses below (Part B) to satisfy the mandatory 8-hours of additional training.
This course is mandatory for obtaining your initial CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) License. Topics include safety, marksmanship, liabilities, stance, statistics, the path to choosing a defensive handgun and caliber combination, and much more. This course includes a written and shooting evaluation and is our basic level defensive handgun course. This is offered at least twice a month. Class time will allow for 2 handguns to be qualified. To qualify additional handguns, please look to the CCW Handgun Qualification Class. CCW course is good for Kern and Riverside counties.
- Class Dates and Times (Part A):
December 7, 2024 – 8am to 5pm
December 18, 2024 – 8am to 5pm
December 21, 2024 – 8am to 5pm
January 18, 2025 – 12pm to 9pm
January 31, 2025 – 8am to 5pm
WHAT TO BRING TO THE COURSE – (Available at your local Turner’s Outdoorsman, adjacent to the The Training Center)
1. Handgun
2. 50 Rounds of Range Approved Ammo, Per Handgun
3. Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Style Preferred)
4. Holster (On A Belt)
5. Two or More Magazines or Speed Loader For Revolvers
6. Notebook & Pen
LOCATION: – The Training Range – 38-698B El Viento Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Get Direction
E. Jones (verified owner) –
This class is filled with tons of information but the instructors keep it interesting and useful. Would highly recommend taking your classes here for anyone looking to get their ccw.
Roger H (verified owner) –
If you’re looking for a place to take your initial CCW course this is it! Robert is a phenomenal instructor and person. He will teach you what the state requires and SOO much more! He thoroughly explains everything and emphasizes safety at every turn along the way. This course will teach you tons, make you search your soul and think about some very serious things, and leave you wanting to continue to learn more by taking the more advanced courses.