What they offer
- Format
- In person
- Disciplines
- Basic firearms, concealed carry, hunter education, rifle and shotgun
Classes
Upcoming classes
| Class | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NRA Range Safety OfficerAt Coyote Point Rifle and Pistol Range, 1601 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401-1002 | Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9 am | Register for NRA Range Safety Officer, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training |
| NRA Basics of Pistol ShootingAt Sunnyvale Rod & Gun Club, 11998 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 | Date: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 10 am | Register for NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training |
Courses offered
| Class | Format | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting InstructorA three-day NRA instructor training course to develop instructors to teach the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course, consisting of the basic class, basic instructor training, and discipline-specific…Provider’s credential claim: The NRA Training Counselor who conducts your course will make a recommendation to NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training | |
| NRA Chief Range Safety OfficerA two-day course that certifies students who successfully complete it to be able to teach the basic Range Safety Officer class, covering the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to run the basic…Included and extra costs: There is no live fire in the class, however this is an active range. Please bring hearing protection in case anyone else is using the range that day.Provider’s credential claim: This class certifies students that successfully complete the course to be able to teach the basic RSO class. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training | |
| Utah Concealed Firearms PermitA course teaching general familiarity with the types of firearms to be concealed, safe loading, unloading, storage, and carrying, and current laws defining lawful use of a firearm by a private…Included and extra costs: We provide all needed materials for the class. Each student receives an application packet for the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit and a printed copy of the Utah curriculum.Provider’s credential claim: This permit is valid for concealed carry in 30 states for California residents, but is not valid for carry within the state of California. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for Utah Concealed Firearms Permit, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training | |
| NRA Basics of Rifle ShootingAn introductory rifle platform course covering firearm safety, ammunition types and function, rifle types and function, California firearms law, fundamentals of rifle shooting, range time, cleaning…Included and extra costs: Bayprofs also provides Chuck Michel's book, California Gun Laws, included in the price of the course; Please do not bring ammunition to the class. We provide all the ammunition required for the class.; We provide all the firearms necessary for the class and range sessionProvider’s credential claim: At the completion of the Basic Rifle class we will conduct a California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) class for those persons desiring to own a firearm. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training |
| NRA Range Safety OfficerA one-day course teaching the basic duties a Range Safety Officer performs, including the role of RSOs, range Standard Operating Procedures, range safety briefings, range inspections and rules…Who it’s for: Club members and to members of the public that are not members of the Coyote Point Rifle and Pistol ClubIncluded and extra costs: There is no live fire in the class, however this is an active range. Please bring hearing protection in case anyone else is using the range that day.Provider’s credential claim: The Range Safety Officer course certifies qualified individuals in running a range safely. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 9 hr | Official page for NRA Range Safety Officer, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training |
| NRA Home Firearms Safety InstructorA two-day NRA instructor training course to develop instructors to teach the NRA Home Firearms Safety course, consisting of basic instructor training and the Home Firearms Safety basic class with…Provider’s credential claim: The NRA Training Counselor who conducts your course will make a recommendation to NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training | |
| NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting InstructorA three-day NRA instructor training course to develop instructors to teach the NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting course, consisting of the basic class, basic instructor training, and discipline-specific…Included and extra costs: You will receive from your Training Counselor the NRA Trainer's Guide, the appropriate NRA Instructor Candidate Packet which includes the course outlines and lesson plans for the disciplines you wish to teachProvider’s credential claim: The NRA Training Counselor who conducts your course will make a recommendation to NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Instructor, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training | |
| California CCW Concealed Carry ClassA 16-hour class for new applicants and an 8-hour course for renewals covering California Penal Code Section 26165, offered as both an NRA CCW course and a USCCA Use of Force Mini course for residents…Who it’s for: Residents that live within San Mateo County, Contra Costa County, and/or the City of San JoseIncluded and extra costs: All required NRA and USCCA materials will be provided to the students.; We include all range fees in the price.; We will additionally be providing each student with a copy of Chuck Michel's California Gun Laws book; You are responsible for your own lunch and any food needs during the day.Provider’s credential claim: Successful students will receive a course certificate for NRA CCW, a certificate for USCCA Use of Force, and a certificate as proof of training to the County of San Mateo. (credential source captured October 26, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 16 hr | Official page for California CCW Concealed Carry Class, Bay Area Professionals for Firearm Safety and Training |
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Sources: bayprofs.org.
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