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Riverside & SB Initial CCW Certification Class – September 26-27, 2026

This initial CCW training course is a comprehensive 16 hour course. This 2 day program will meet the requirements for a California concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit issued by the Riverside & San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (Both days start at 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM).

Ticket Type
Price

$275.00

+$6.88 ticket fee service fee
Date
September 26 - 27, 2026

Time and Location

  • Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Riverside Magnum Range , 12391 Sampson Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

About the Event

Applicants requesting approval for a California CCW from the Riverside County and San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department must complete the entire 2 day course and pass the Initial Shooting Qualification for all firearms on their CCW.

 

Riverside County Students –

Students may have a maximum of six firearms listed on their CCW.​

San Bernardino County Students –

Students may have a maximum of three 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.

​*** If you are a novice shooter, we encourage you to take an INTRO TO HANDGUN class prior to attending this course***

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Course covers:

  • Pistol Fundamentals

  • CA Gun Laws

  • Mindset

  • Methods of Concealed Carry

  • Principles of Concealed Carry

  • Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry

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Class requirements:

  • $20 range fee NOT included in the cost of your class

  • Firearms

  • 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

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*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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Qualifications for Riverside County consists of:

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.

 

Qualifications for San Bernardino County consists of:

5 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​ (Maximum of 3 firearms)

 

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

 

Why Our Location Makes a Difference

Riverside Magnum Range provides the perfect training environment for your CCW California certification. Unlike outdoor ranges affected by weather and lighting conditions, this climate-controlled indoor facility ensures consistent, comfortable training conditions year-round. Whether you’re taking your first CCW class or completing your renewal, you’ll qualify in a professional setting that mirrors real-world scenarios.

Student Reviews: Trusted CCW California Training Since 2015

Many of our students come to us feeling nervous or unsure about what to expect, but they leave confident, supported, and prepared. Local reviews often highlight our patient instructors, clear explanations, and welcoming environment. Students regularly tell us that Right 2 Bear made the process comfortable, professional, and far less intimidating than they expected.

From first-time shooters to long-time permit holders, our students trust us because we treat every person with respect and take their safety and education seriously. Their success, and their confidence, is the reason we do what we do.

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