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Firearms instructors in California
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 87 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $175median of 69 classes; $50 more than the national $125
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Firearms instructors in California
Showing 301–400 of 407 firearms instructors in California.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Ron's Firearm Training | Four Hour Private Firearms Training for small Group240 minHourly Private Firearms Training Live Fire60 minWomen's Self Defense Emergency Tactics120 min 4 more coursesUSCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense FundamentalsCCW Tune-up and Practice240 minUSCCA Basic Pistol Course150 minNew gun Ownership / Basic Handgun Safety and Shooting Fundamentals420 min | $125USCCA Basic Pistol Course · In person |
| Roosters Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Route 66 Guns & Ammo Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Test | $25California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Test · Experienced shooters needing an FSC · First-time firearm buyers · In person |
| Route 66 Shooting Sports Park Also: shooting range, gun shop | Pistol 1 - Fundamentals240 minFirearms Safety Certificate Class240 min8-Hour Renewal CCW Course480 min 3 more coursesPistol 2 - Intermediate240 minLow Light Pistol240 minLevel 3 - Advanced Pistol - Performance240 min | $195Pistol 1 - Fundamentals · Shooters who own a firearm but have not had formal instruction in handgun fundamentals · In person |
| Sacramento Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Everyday Carry (CCW Skills Course)90 minSecure Castle: Basic Home Defense | $35Everyday Carry (CCW Skills Course) · CCW holders or applicants · In person |
| Safe Path Firearms Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| San Diego County Gun Owners | SDCGO Shooting Social120 min | Not listed |
| San Leandro Junior Optimist Rifle Club | Not listed | Not listed |
| San Leandro Rifle & Pistol Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scottish Knights Protection Academy | THE KNIGHTS SPECIAL For New GuardsChildren’s Firearms & Safety FundamentalsUse of Force 9 more coursesAHA Heart Saver / BLS ClassesTHE KNIGHTS SPECIAL For Existing GuardsRange TimeFirearms RequalificationDefensive Pistol ProgramNew Firearms Ownership2,880 minSecurity GuardPower to ArrestFirearms Permit2,880 min | $90AHA Heart Saver / BLS Classes · Childcare providers · General public · Healthcare providers · Schools · Workplace employees · In person |
| Security Officer Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Self-Defense Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sentri Institute Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Seven 4 Para Also: gunsmith | Marksmanship Clinic600 minTRUdefenseS4 Advanced CCW Training 5 more coursesForce on Force - CCWS4 Los Angeles County 16HR CCW Training960 minForce on Force - Building SearchesS4 Los Angeles County 8HR CCW Renewal480 minActive Shooter - Force on Force | $150Marksmanship Clinic · Shooters of all skill levels · In person |
| Sheepdog Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shoot Safe Learning | Basic Pistol240 minAdvanced Tactical Pistol / TacMed Combo CourseBuild An AR-15 Workshop | $200Basic Pistol · Beginners · In person |
| Shooter Ready Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Basic Pistol CourseRenewal 8-Hour CCW Online Course (CA SB2 Compliant)Handgun Cleaning Workshop 1 more courseInitial 16-Hour CCW Online Course (CA SB2 Compliant) | Not listed |
| Shooter's Paradise of Yuba City Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shooters Paradise of Oxnard Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| ShootSoCal Firearms & Training Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shotgun Tours | Not listed | Not listed |
| Showket Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sierra Arms Corp Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sierra Mountain Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sierra Valley Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silva Group Consulting | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sintex Security Services, Inc. DBA CALLED2ARMS Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Slide & Cylinder Firearms Training Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smokin Barrel Gun Store and Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| SoCal Armory Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Shoot with us | $150Shoot with us · Anyone interested in trying out different firearms · In person |
| Solar Tactical Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Private Range Day360 minLong range Precision Class | $300Long range Precision Class · In person |
| Southern Shooters Supply Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southern Shooters Supply Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southwest Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southwest Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spartan Defense LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spectrolite Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spent Brass Training Solutions Inc. | Low Light/No Light Level 1 courseAdvanced shotgunTac Med - Handgun Course 15 more coursesCCW TrainingBasic CarbineIntermediate CarbineBasic ShotgunIntermediate HandgunLadies Only Intro to Handgun & Personal DefenseCorporate Range DayPrivate Training Session120 minAdvanced CarbineAdvanced Handgun420 minCombat ShotgunCombat CarbineBasic Pistol360 minComprehensive Active Shooter Awareness Course120 minCombat Handgun420 min | Not listed |
| Split Fire Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stage Stop Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. | Basic Security Training Program | Not listed |
| Stone Defensive Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stoney Creek Arms | Not listed | Not listed |
| STORMIN NORMAN GUNWORKS Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Strategic Operations, Inc. Also: gun manufacturer | Make-Up/Moulage Advanced CourseMake-Up/Moulage Basic Course | Not listed |
| Street Safe Defense | CCW INITIAL - Riverside County960 minCCW RENEWAL - Riverside County480 minCCW INITIAL - Riverside County840 min | $160CCW INITIAL - Riverside County · Applicants seeking Riverside County initial CCW qualification · In person |
| Sun Mountain Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sunnyvale Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sure Grip Arms | Initial CCW Permit Course960 minBasic Pistol Course480 minQualify CCW Permit Course 5 more coursesBasic Shotgun Course480 minArizona CCW Permit240 minBasic RSO Course480 minBasic Rifle Course480 minRenew CCW Permit Course480 min | $85Qualify CCW Permit Course · Civilian CCW applicants needing live-fire qualification · Correctional Officers (PC §830.5(c)) · Limited-Authority Peace Officers (PC §832(b)/(e)) · Retired/Separated Law Enforcement Officers (LEOSA) · In person |
| Sweet Heat Ladies Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| T3 Pros | Not listed | Not listed |
| T3 Urban Defense | T3 Urban DefenseUrban FitnessTai Chi & Qi Gong | Not listed |
| Tacfire | NRA LE Handgun/Shotgun Instructor (Reno, NV) | Not listed |
| Tactical-ish Inc. | Powers to Arrest Training (Guard Card Class)480 minFirst Aid, CPR, & AED - Adult & Pediatric150 minExposed Firearms Course480 min 6 more coursesPepper Spray & OC Certification240 minCat & Dog First Aid (Online)35 minBloodborne Pathogens (Online)Opioid Overdose First Aid (Online)45 minBaton Certification & Renewal Course480 minStop the Bleed | $100Pepper Spray & OC Certification · Security Guard, Alarm Agent, Private Investigator, or PPO permit holders (or recent applicants) · In person |
| Tap Rack Bang | 1-Day CCW Renewal1,440 minPrivate Instruction120 min2-Day CCW Course2,880 min | Not listed |
| Tap Rack Bang Training Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tap Rack Ready Train- your pathway to firearms proficiency | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ten Ring Accuracy | NRA Basic Rifle CourseNRA Personal Protection Inside The HomeShotgun-Handgun Transitions 9 more coursesCalifornia DOJ Concealed Carry CourseAdvanced RifleHandgun BootcampThe Queen's LoungeNRA Personal Protection Outside The HomeAdvanced Handgun TrainingCombat ShotgunIntermediate HandgunNRA Basic Pistol | $175Handgun Bootcamp · In person |
| Ten-8 Tactical Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Texas CHL-LTC Training, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Beaumont Indoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Cajon Cowboys Club | Cowboy Shooters Clinic | $20Cowboy Shooters Clinic · Ladies Only New Shooters · New Shooters · In person |
| The Cowboys Also: shooting range | Cowboy New Shooters Class | $30Cowboy New Shooters Class · Newcomers with no experience or gear · In person |
| The Firing Line Also: shooting range, gun shop | Introduction To Handguns180 min8-Hour CCW Renewal Course480 min | $125Introduction To Handguns · Novice, first-time, and beginning shooters · In person |
| The Firing Pin Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Fresno Hock Shoppe Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Gun Range San Diego Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Gun School | Retired Peace Officers Annual Firearms Qualification120 minBSIS Firearms Re-Qualification Class – Central Coast120 minFirearm Safety Instructor Training240 min 3 more coursesCalifornia CCW Firearms Safety Course Renewal (8 hour)480 minBSIS Basic Firearms Course – CALIFORNIA – ONLY (16 Hours)960 minCalifornia CCW Firearms Safety Course (16 hours)960 min | Not listed |
| The Gunsmith Guy, LLC Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| The KIT Group, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Loss Prevention Group, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Range Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Monday Night Shooters (Beginner's Handgun Class)150 min | $100Monday Night Shooters (Beginner's Handgun Class) · Anyone who wants to brush up on safety and technique · Beginners and first-time shooters · In person |
| The Target Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Training Center Also: shooting range | 1-Day Tactical Rifle Course – Bakersfield480 min | $951-Day Tactical Rifle Course – Bakersfield · In person |
| The Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| TheRight2CCW Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Titan Protective Services & Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Together We S.T.E.P | CPR ClassesFirearm classes | Not listed |
| Training Center LA | MMA Classes (Striking, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Gi Jiu-Jitsu)Kids CombativesPrivate Training60 min | $200Private Training · Anyone seeking one-on-one instruction; specific topics can be arranged on request · In person |
| Triple Threat Solutions | 16 Hour Initial CCW Course960 min | Not listed |
| True Shot Training Academy Also: shooting range | Intro to Firearms180 minUse of Force Training30 minPrivate Individual Training 2 more coursesGroup Training — 2 to 4 Students (2‑Hour Class)120 minCPR First Aid/AED | $50Use of Force Training · CCW holders · First responders · Military personnel · Security officers · In person |
| Turner's Outdoorsman Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turner's Outdoorsman Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Twin Cities Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| U.S. Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Uncle Ed's Outfitters Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| United Defense Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| United Sportsmen Incorporated Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Unity of Arms | 8-Hour CCW Renewal Course480 min16-Hour CCW Initial Course960 min | $1708-Hour CCW Renewal Course · Current CCW permit holders renewing their permit · In person |
| Valley Center Firearms Training LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Valley Defense Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| VC Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Ladies Day / Babes with Bullets (Level 1)Outdoor Range DaysWomen's Self Defense | $75Women's Self Defense · Women · In person |
| Veterans Training Group | Riverside CCW Shooting QualificationRiverside County Online CCW InitialPistol Fundamental 3 more coursesADVANCED DUTY-PISTOL PERFORMANCE AND PARTNER SKILLSRiverside County Online CCW RenewalNRA Basic Pistol (Zoom)300 min | $45Riverside CCW Shooting Qualification · Riverside County CCW applicants and renewers completing Part 1 online · In person |
| Veterans Training Group Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Visalia Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | CCW (Concealed-Carry) Class960 min | Not listed |
| Vital Training Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Western Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in California
In California, training providers list a median beginner class price of $175 (69 classes), $50 more than the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| California | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $17569 classes | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours87 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | $20017 classes | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $15041 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | $18013 classes | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | $11012 classes | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | $22520 classes | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $24086 classes | $1251,052 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
California firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 407 firearms instructors in California, 8.1% of the national total and the 3rd most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Riverside has the most (11), followed by San Diego (8) and Roseville (7).
- firearms instructors listed
- 407
- of the national total
- 8.1%
- of 50 states by count
- 3rd
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.