CCW Re-Certification Class March 9th, 2023

Applicants requesting approval for an renewal of a California CCW from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department must complete the entire 1 day course and pass the Initial Shooting Qualification for all firearms on their CCW. Students may have a maximum of six firearms listed on their CCW.​

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. YOU MUST STILL COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE OR AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE.

Course overview:

• Pistol Fundamentals
• CA Gun Laws
• Mindset
• Methods of Concealed Carry
• Principles of Concealed Carry
• Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry

​​Class requirements:

• $20 range fee
• Handguns to be added to CCW (MAXIMUM OF 6) - Modifications are not recommended - Red-dot optics are OK
• Ammunition- 18 rounds minimum per handgun (no steel cased)
• Holster - Inside or Outside the waistband​ OK (kydex holsters recommended)
• NO ankle holsters, shoulder holsters, serpa holsters, or pocket holsters
• Gun Belt - Leather or Nylon​
• 2 Magazines (minimum)
• Appropriate Range Attire

​*ALL FIREARMS MUST BE LOCKED IN A SECURED CONTAINER.

**PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO CLASS WITH A LOADED AND/OR CONCEALED WEAPON.

***DOUBLE-CHECK THAT YOUR FIREARMS ARE UNLOADED PRIOR TO ARRIVING AND CHECK THEM IN AT REGISTRATION.

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Qualification consists of:

Riverside County

• 6 shots (or max capacity) at distances of 15, 10, and 7 yards each
• Must score at least 70% on a standard B-27 target with each handgun​

Upon successful completion of the Shooting Qualification Test, students will be issued a qualification form.

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