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CCW Concealed Carry 16 hour 2 Day Sat-Sun
January 10 @ 8:00 am – January 11 @ 4:00 pm

2 day course Sat – Sun 8am-4pm
What You’ll Learn
This course satisfies the required 16-hour initial instruction to obtain a Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) through the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Do not sign up for this course until directed by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Initial CCW applicants must be approved by the SDCSD after initial interview.
Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.
What We’ll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
What to Bring
- Ammunition
- Long Pants
- Close-toed Shoes
- Handgun + 100 Rounds on Sunday Range Day
- Revolver
- Water / Beverage
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Pen & Notebook
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Holster
- Thick Belt
