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Riverside County

 For students seeking to obtain a CCW license through the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

For the Online CCW Application with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, please visit:
 https://riversideca.permitium.com/ccw/start

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Initial CCW Training & Qualification

$295 + $20 range fee.​

16-hour course (includes classroom and range qualification time)

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The Initial Concealed Carry Weapons Training Course offered by Right 2 Bear in Riverside County is a comprehensive 16 hour course. The 2 Day Program is designed to meet the requirements for issuance of an initial California Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW) by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

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Applicants requesting approval for an Initial California CCW from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department must complete the entire 2 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.

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

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Course Overview

  • Pistol Fundamentals

  • CA Gun Laws

  • Mindset

  • Methods of Concealed Carry

  • Principles of Concealed Carry

  • Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry

 

Class Requirements:

  • ​​Handguns to be added to CCW Permit (MAXIMUM OF 6). There will be a $5 charge for each gun after the first 2.

  • Modifications are not recommended; Red-dot optics are OK

  • Ammunition: 18 rounds 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:

  • 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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Renewal for CCW Training & Qualification

$175 + $20 range fee.

8-hour course (includes classroom and range qualification time)

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All students requesting to renew a current California CCW must complete a short classroom lesson that includes:

  • Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry

  • After Action Drills

  • Engaging the target

  • Re-holstering

  • Shooting test

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All renewal students:

  • Must pass the Renewal Shooting Test for all firearms currently on their CCW

  • Must pass the Initial Shooting Test for any firearms that are not currently on their CCW

  • May have a maximum of six (6) firearms listed on their CCW​​

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Class Requirements:

  • 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

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

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ADD-ONS available by appointment, please visit out CCW section 

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Refunds/Cancellations

  • 50% Cancellation Fee

  • NO REFUNDS IF CANCELLED 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED CLASS

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