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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
Firearms instructors in California
Showing 401–407 of 407 firearms instructors in California.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
- Wing & Barrel Ranch
Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith
- Wren’s Ranch Sportsmen’s Park
Also: shooting range
- Young's Gun and Ammo
Also: gun shop, ammo retailer
- Zak's Guns LLC
Also: gun shop
- Zombie Arms & Ammunition
Also: gun shop, ammo retailer
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.