CALIFORNIA CCW - RIVERSIDE COUNTY INITIAL
- Mon, Jun. 29, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Tues, Jun. 30, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Mon, Jun. 29, 2026
- $300
- In-Class Time16 Hour(s)
- Range Time3 Hour(s)
Registration Closed
What You'll Learn
This is a state-mandated 16-hour course required for first-time Riverside County CCW applicants. Taught by Dr. Rehan Tahir — PhD, CSCS, CA DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, CA POST CCW Tactics Instructor.
Course covers all CA SB 2 required topics: firearm safety, legal use of force, California carry laws, prohibited places, mental wellness, and non-lethal self-defense. Includes instructor-guided simulations, dry-fire and holster draw instruction, live-fire qualification, and written examination.
Live-fire qualification: 7, 10, and 15 yards · 6 rounds each · 70% to pass · two attempts allowed · all shots in the green zone · not timed.
Holster requirement: Kydex only, make/model-specific. Strong-side or appendix (AIWB) draw only. No leather, universal, or off-body holsters accepted. What to bring:
- Your registered handgun(s) — up to 6 on your permit. First firearm included in course fee. Additional firearms: +$30 for 2nd, +$30 for 3rd. Firearms after the 3rd are free.
- Kydex holster specifically made for each firearm
- 100 rounds of ammunition per firearm
- Your own eye and ear protection
- Targets and range fees are included
You must be able to safely handle, manipulate, and shoot your firearm before attending. This is not a beginner's class.
Start your Riverside County application at riversideca.permitium.com before registering for class.
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.
Registration Closed
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
- FMJ
- Long Pants
- Thick Belt
- Handgun
- Revolver
- Lunch
- Water / Beverage
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Holster
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