CA CCW INFO - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

CCW REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

AB2103 Signed into law by Governor Brown requires all CCW applicants – new, renewing and those modifying the permit to complete and pass a live-fire qualification. This is set by your licensing authority not Weapons Training School.  SB2 requires renewals to take 8 hours and new applicants to take a 16 hour Certification Course. Handguns must be registered in your name; CA Law no longer allow sharing between spouses or domestic partners. We suggest that you contact your Sheriff or Police Department to find out the procedure and qualification so you can practice. We are required to evaluate your handgun skills and proficiency – we cannot coach you through your qualification.

PLEASE NOTE:  It is mandatory that you come to class prepared. If you do not already have some of the required equipment, please contact us well in advance of your course. Calling us the night before class will leave you in a bad situation. If you come to class unprepared, you run the risk of being sent home before class starts or not passing your qualification. It is impossible for us to qualify you, if you do not bring the proper tools. We truly want to help…please give us the opportunity.

You must bring the following items:

o  ALL handguns being added to your permit; UNLOADED. They must be in a bag or case, not holstered on your body. Please ensure your handgun works properly.

o  One EMPTY magazine for each semi-auto for function check at check-in. We suggest multiple magazines, speed-loaders or stripper clips for live-fire portion.

o  You will need a holster, purse or fanny pack for your main carry/training gun. Please make sure your holster fits your handgun properly. I.E. – covers your trigger.

o  A sturdy belt to hold your holster and firearm.

o  Quality Ammunition for each firearm. Each county has different requirements for live-fire qualification. Please make sure you have the correct amount and type of ammunition for your handguns.

o  Ear and eye protection, closed-toed shoes and long pants only please. (for safety)

o  Ball-cap style hat or visor for live fire segment (safety issue – helps keep brass out from our safety glasses).

o Cover Garment.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE:  THIS IS A QUALIFICATION.  THIS IS NOT TRAINING.  IT IS A FORMAL TEST REQUIRED BY THE STATE AND COUNTY/CITY AND WE ARE THE PROCTORS.  WE ARE TESTING BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS WE ARE GIVEN.   PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE WILL NOT BE DOING ANY TRAINING (CHEATING) DURING THE WRITTEN TEST AND  CERTAINLY NOT DURING QUALIFICATION ON THE RANGE.  IF AFTER AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF HAVING A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO LOAD OR UNLOAD, WHAT AMMUNITION IT TAKES OR HOW TO  CLEAR MALFUNCTIONS AND RUN THE GUN SAFELY, WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO MARK THAT AS A FAILED TEST.  That scenario is PREVENTABLE!!