
RIVERSIDE COUNTY CCW INITIAL 16-HOUR COURSE

- Fri, Dec. 4, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Fri, Dec. 4, 2026
- $260
- In-Class Time14 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
Riverside County CCW Initial 16-Hour 2-Day Course
Shooting Qualification @ Riverside Magnum Indoor Range
Real-world self-defense isn’t about casually punching holes in paper to pass a basic test; it is a serious responsibility that requires you to draw from a concealed holster and accurately neutralize a threat in under three seconds.
Not all Riverside County CCW classes are created equal. Real CCW training goes beyond minimum qualifications — teaching situational awareness, lawful use of force, and critical decision-making that keeps you and your family safe. One wrong decision can change your life forever. Train to stay prepared, protected, and out of jail.
We are certified as official CCW vendors by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department
This is not a beginner's class. You should be able to handle and manipulate your gun (lock the slide back, fix malfunctions, etc.), and you should be 100% familiar with gun safety. You should arrive able to hit a target out to 15 yards. IF YOU ARE UNSAFE WITH YOUR GUN OR CANNOT PASS THE SHOOTING QUALIFICATION, YOU WILL FAIL.
Please start your application with Riverside County Sheriff BEFORE you take our State-mandated course. Start your application here:
To begin the CCW process, you must have the following: • a handgun registered with the CA DOJ in your name (not a spouse) • no felonies, misdemeanor domestics, or psychiatric holds • be 21 years or older • proof you live in the city or county you are applying (ie, DL with current address, utility bill with your name, etc.)
. Holsters are only used if we are at outside range; your firearm must be in a locked case, unloaded, with the slide locked back. Wait for the instructor's command to unlock your case and handle the firearm.
When you attend our CCW class, and it is an outside range, you MUST have a holster for each handgun. The holster MUST be for the make and model of your gun. It MUST cover the entire trigger guard completely. It must retain the gun if upside down (this does not necessarily mean a hood or strap). Do not waste your money on a "universal" holster which holds 10-20 different types of guns.
The price of the class includes the certification of one gun. You will be charged an additional $30 after the initial.
Your range fees will be $25
Be sure of your date: NO REFUNDS
Cancellation Policy: Be sure of the date you have picked NO REFUNDS.
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.
Upcoming Class Dates for
Riverside County CCW Initial 16-Hour Course
4 Upcoming
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Ammunition
- Long Pants
- Close-toed Shoes
- Handgun
- Water / Beverage
- Lunch
- Pen & Notebook
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Extra Magazines
- Brimmed Hat
What is Provided
- Targets
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors