Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Training for California
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Orange County
Security Training Center® has taught firearms for Concealed Carry, NRA, and private security since 2003. We have experienced firearms trainers with private security and military experience. We have multiple facilities around the Los Angeles area to serve you.
We have no fine print nor do we have any hidden costs. When inquiring anywhere about pricing always ask questions and never assume the price includes everything. Our training facilities have all of the forms and will help students with filling them out before leaving. Our instructors are professional, have college degrees, and are NRA, BSIS, and State/County licensed.
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Prices
Back to top| ALL COUNTIES | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial CCW Permit Course, 16-hours | $300 |
| Renewal CCW Course, 8-hours | $150 |
| Each additional firearm | $40 |
Included in course fees:
- Lecture
- Course materials
- Lane fees
- Range time
- Targets
- Ammunition is NOT INCLUDED in course price.
Required minimum qualification rounds varies upon the County. Bring (or purchase at the range) at least 50 rounds per firearm for qualification. Ammunition for practice is at the student's discretion.
Gear
- Firearm(s)
- Holster
- Spare magazine(s)
- Ammunition
- Current photo ID
Bring every firearm listed on the permit.
The student must qualify with ALL firearms to be listed on the permit. The serial number of the firearms are recorded.
- Listed firearms must be concealable on one's person or reasonably sized bag/purse.
- Listed firearms must be registered in the State of California and applicant must be the recorded owner.
- Licensee shall not carry more than two firearms at one time (PC 26200(d)).
All firearms submitted for listing on a CCW license are subject to approval by the CCW Licensing Unit.
- A firearm may be legal to possess in California and NOT approved to list on the CCW.
- "AR Pistols" and similar firearms are NOT allowed at this time.
Firearm Modifications
Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California. All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the firearm is in safe working order.
- If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of the license, you must complete the training/inspection as if it were a newly listed firearm. The training certificate should be emailed to ccwpermits@ocsheriff.gov to be added to your file.
- The responsibility for the legality of a firearm and its parts/accessories lies solely with the owner/applicant.
- Any violations or failure to adhere to state laws/regulations will result in immediate suspension and/or revocation of a license.
Magazine Capacity
The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California, and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry.
- California firearms laws/regulations are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the owner/applicant to ensure the firearm and magazine are in compliance with California law at the time of carry.
- Any violations or failure to adhere to state laws/regulations will result in immediate suspension and/or revocation of a license.
U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)
Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network
California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA)
Information provided on this site is for educational purposes. It is not legal advice.