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Mike Pettengill

Instructor # 1719894 | Personal Protection Academy LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 9/28/2021

Certification Renewal Date 12/31/2026

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  • (951) 574-9009

Murrieta, CA, 92562

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Range Safety Officer
  • AR-15 Fundamentals
  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
  • DPP
  • Non-Lethal Program - Certified Instructor

My Biography

Check us out at: https://www.the-ppa.com I am a former Army medic and paratrooper. I have shot handguns, rifles, and shotguns for over 45 years. I am a certified Training Counselor and Instructor for both the USCCA & NRA. I have earned three Instructor certifications from CA P.O.S.T. I am certified to teach CCW for both Riverside and San Diego counties. I worked as an instructor at Front Sight Firearms Training Institute. And I am a competitive shooter and Range Officer with the USPSA.

Current Classes Available

  • Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 8:00 AM

    CA Fish & Wildlife Hunter Education Course For Hunting License

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    Murrieta, CA

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    • Fri, Jun. 19, 2026 1:00 PM

      Handgun Basics For New Shooters

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      Fallbrook, CA

      $110

      Tues, Aug. 11, 2026 8:00 AM

      Handgun Basics For New Shooters

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      Tues, Oct. 13, 2026 8:00 AM

      Handgun Basics For New Shooters

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      Fallbrook, CA

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      Wed, Dec. 9, 2026 8:00 AM

      Handgun Basics For New Shooters

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      Fallbrook, CA

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    • Sun, Jul. 12, 2026 8:00 AM

      Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting

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      Fallbrook, CA

      $110

      Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 8:00 AM

      Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting

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      Fallbrook, CA

      $110

      Sun, Nov. 22, 2026 12:00 PM

      Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting

      with Mike Pettengill
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      Fallbrook, CA

      $110

    • Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 12:00 PM

      Women's Handgun 201: Intermediate Shooting

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      Fallbrook, CA

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      "Great class and well informed. Can’t wait to take some training classes Mike and already talked to my wife to take them with his wife. "

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      "Great information! Very fair pricing, information presented in a digestible manner, instructors were more than qualified. Continupus commentary on political opinions went too far for my taste. "

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      "Excellent class, well organized and run. Mike is a very good instructor, well versed in the topic and ancillary topics that go hand in hand. Start on time end on time but with few breaks. Mike is very helpful in the details of USCCA, both the training aspect and the back end support provided. Language choices need amending. Overall and excellent value and great experience. "

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