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CALIFORNIA INITIAL (1ST TIME) CONCEALED CARRY COURSES SB-2 COMPLIANT

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  • Includes Live Fire
  • Permit Certification
    • Tues, Mar. 10, 2026

      5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

    • Wed, Mar. 11, 2026

      5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

    • Thur, Mar. 12, 2026

      5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

  • $325
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    2715 Saturn Street
    Brea, CA 92821
  • In-Class Time
    16 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
    1 Hour(s)

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What You'll Learn

Get Your CCW License Certification in California!

California is one of the hardest states in America when it comes to gun ownership and carry requirements. To conceal and carry in California, residents must obtain a concealed carry license.

In order to ensure that you are satisfying California carry requirements, you will need to take an Authorized Training course from a Certified California DOJ CCW Instructor. You may be wondering, “Where can I find in-person or online CCW classes near me?” If that’s the case, 5150 HEAT LLC, Firearms Training Academy!

5150 HEAT offers Initial (1st Time), Renewal (Salty Ole Shooters) & Advanced CCW Courses. 5150 HEAT courses are taught by retired & off-duty Police Officers. Our training courses that are open to all students, whether they are new to shooting or salty ole pros. 5150 HEAT classes cover California SB-2 requirements plus a wide range of lessons, from the Universal Firearm Safe Operation Rules, handling, & storage to more complex topics like situational awareness & conflict awareness, color codes of awareness OODA Loop, Fight or Flight operating under pressure, interacting with law enforcement, and the legal use of force and Defensive Shooting fundamentals. Our law enforcement trained instructors draw on their own personal & professional experiences in the industry to provide training that is sure to help you build a strong foundation for developing your own Street Survival.

Being a responsible firearm owner and a good citizen goes hand in hand. To achieve both, you must understand the gun rights and laws in your home state and in other states you may be interested in traveling to. Concealed Coalition’s classes can help you do that.

Hey, don’t just take it from me – here’s a few words from some of our California students have to say with a grade of 5-star reviews:

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Ken Is a great teacher and has a lot of experience in law and CCW . He also has great backup with his Niece Annie. She will assist in all the paperwork you need to get your CCW .Thanks for the Education and i will be back for a refresher course as always . Thanks Ken and cannot forget about Annie.” Mike

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Ken made the required 8 hrs. of instruction entertaining and informative. He was especially helpful and patient during qualification. We talked about some additional training.”

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Extremely educational and informative. Ken is a great teacher and covered everything and more. I'm definitely going to take other classes he offers.”

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Mr. Clements possesses experience and subject knowledge. More importantly, he is able to facilitate learning and understanding of the necessary concepts by teaching and explaining the required Information in a professional yet relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.”

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “The CCW class was very informative. KC covered all the materials important to a CCW with a ton of personal insights that were gained from a lifetime of relevant experiences. I felt much more confident about holding a CCW permit and carrying a concealed weapon after taking the class. I also appreciated the reading materials that KC provided so I could keep learning after the class was over.“

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Ken's class is in a class of its own compared to the many I have been to. I will forsure be back.“

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “Ken Is very good and allows a lot of questions. Gives a lot of information to read later. Did my initial with him and no hesitation going back and will do my next with him.”

Excellent Five Stairs! Taught by Ken 'KC' Clements “An outstanding class. Mr. Clements is an excellent presenter and educator. The information was clear, relevant, and to the point. Highest recommendations.”

Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the class date to receive a full refund. Classes canceled less than 48 hours before the class may be rescheduled but 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.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

OCSD California CCW License Renewal Course Update & develop the skills needed for CCW. By using the NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE the Home & NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL Shooting Courses. The NRA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. Students will be able demonstrate how to apply the Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, and more. Students will receive California SB-2 Concealed Carry Qualification, NRA Defensive Pistol certificate, a Dropbox jam-packed with many publications & CCW training articles. This objectives-based course updates the knowledge & skills needed to be a responsible CCW holder and defensive shooter. This is not a beginner course; it’s recommended that the student have a current CA CCW License or completed USCCA Concealed Carry Course, or NRA Basis of Pistol Shooting, or NRA Personal Protection INSIDE the Home, or NRA Personal Protection OUTSIDE the Home or similar course. This course is approximately 8-hours for RENEWING CCW LICENSE holders and 16-hours for INITIAL (1st TIME) CCW Candidates with all work done in a classroom & range setting. The following topics are covered during the duration of this course: • The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically for personal protection • The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically for personal protection • How the Rules for Safe Gun Handling are applied to concealed carry • Basic principles of concealment • Presenting a pistol – re-holster • Mental awareness • Mental preparation to develop a defensive mindset for carrying & using a pistol for personal protection • Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations • Explain the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack • Flash sight picture • Reloading under stress • Clear common stoppages • Immediate Action Drills • Cover and concealment • Presenting a pistol from concealment and shoot targets at varying distances • ...and much more Each participant must be 21 years or older, provide a handgun, a holster, concealment garment, at least three magazines or speed loaders, magazine pouches or speed loader pouches, are recommended but not required for the course. OCSD CA CCW Candidates are required to have 24 rounds of suitable ammunition per firearm and suitable eye & ear protection for this course. Special Notes: • Participant must be 21 years of age or older • Holsters are encouraged but not required. • New factory ammunition is preferred • Firearm must not have any modification to the trigger or internal safety mechanism • Private Classes are also Available

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