What they offer
- Format
- In person and online
- Also teaches in
- Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Napa County, Sacramento County, Solano County, Sutter County, Yolo County and Yuba County
Prices
As published by the business.
- Private lesson booking fee $40 per booking · Non-refundable; applies toward total lesson cost.
- Qualification for Online CCW Students (Sacramento & Yolo County) $45 per session · $25 and $20 range fees.
- Half-Day Private Lesson $175 per half-day lesson · Includes range access, targets/clays, and hands-on coaching.
- Online CCW 8-hour course $190 per course · Self-paced online CCW for Sacramento, Yolo & Yuba Counties.
- CCW Renewal (8 hour) $195 per class · Includes all course materials and range fees.
- NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Instructor Led) $195 per class · Includes all course materials and range fees.
- Half-Day Shotgun Lesson (includes clays) $200 per half-day lesson · Includes range access, targets/clays, and hands-on coaching.
- Online CCW 16-hour course $290 per course · Self-paced online CCW for Sacramento, Yolo & Yuba Counties.
- New/Initial CCW (16 hour) $325 per class · Includes all course materials and range fees.
- NRA Instructor Pistol (combination path) $445 per course · Includes all course materials and range fees.
Discounts
- Online CCW course purchasers $40 coupon toward live-fire qualification · Limited-time offer
Classes
| Class | Format | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private LessonsObjective-based private firearm instruction for individuals and groups with a tailored development plan. Half-Day Private Lesson $175; Half-Day Shotgun Lesson (includes clays) $200.Who it’s for: All experience levels; Groups; IndividualsIncluded and extra costs: Hands-on coaching; Range access; Targets/clays | Format: In person | Official page for Private Lessons, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course3-day NRA certification program for experienced shooters who want to teach pistol marksmanship, firearm safety, and foundational skills.Who it’s for: Experienced shooters seeking instructor certification | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA 1st Steps Shotgun OrientationOne-day NRA First Steps Shotgun Orientation designed for beginning shooters, providing an introduction to shotgun safety, handling, and marksmanship fundamentals using NRA methods.Who it’s for: Beginning shooters; New shotgun owners or prospective buyers | Format: In person | Official page for NRA 1st Steps Shotgun Orientation, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Defensive PistolObjectives-based defensive pistol course combining instruction and hands-on range training.Who it’s for: Concealed carry holders; Experienced shootersIncluded and extra costs: NRA Defensive Pistol certificate; NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home handbook; NRA Gun Safety Rules brochureProvider’s credential claim: NRA Defensive Pistol certificate; opportunity to shoot NRA MPQ for Defensive Pistol 1 or 2 (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | Official page for NRA Defensive Pistol, Nitto Firearm Training |
| Security Guard Firearms TrainingSecurity Officer Exposed Firearm training including a 16-hour Initial Course approved by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and a 2-hour Renewal Course for permit…Who it’s for: Licensed security officers with Exposed Firearm Permits | Format: In person | Official page for Security Guard Firearms Training, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| Online CCW Training for Sacramento, Yolo & Yuba CountiesSelf-paced online CCW course approved for resident and non-resident Initial and Renewal applicants in Sacramento, Yolo, and Yuba Counties. 16 hours for New Permit, 8 hours for Renewal.Who it’s for: California residents and non-residents in Sacramento, Yolo, or Yuba; First-time CCW applicants; Renewal applicantsProvider’s credential claim: SB-2 compliant training; live-fire qualification required for permit | Format: Online | Official page for Online CCW Training for Sacramento, Yolo & Yuba Counties, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Basics of Pistol ShootingNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course teaching fundamentals of safe pistol handling, shooting fundamentals, parts and operation, malfunctions, and cleaning.Who it’s for: Anyone preparing for CCW; New shooters; Those wanting to improve skillsIncluded and extra costs: All course materials; Qualification shoot to earn level 1-4 rankings; Range feesProvider’s credential claim: NRA certificate of completion (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: Hybrid and in person | Official page for NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training (SIMCO)Laser-based pistol marksmanship simulator training using SIRT pistols from Next Level Training.Who it’s for: Anyone improving fundamentals before live-fire; Families; New shooters; YouthProvider’s credential claim: NRA participation certificate (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training (SIMCO), Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting10-hour in-person NRA Shotgun Course (2-day session, 9 AM-3 PM PT each day) teaching shotgun fundamentals including safe handling, shell components, range rules, shooting fundamentals, straight away…Who it’s for: Shooters of all experience levelsIncluded and extra costs: 1-2 hours Handling & Open book test; 3-4 hours range time; Classroom Instruction; Course Materials & All Clays | Format: In person | Length: 10 hr | Official page for NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting, Nitto Firearm Training |
| CA DOJ CCW Instructor PathCombination course path bridging NRA CCW Instructor training with California-specific CCW requirements to become a DOJ-Certified CCW Instructor.Who it’s for: Experienced shooters with concealed carry experience seeking DOJ CCW instructor certification | Format: In person | Official page for CA DOJ CCW Instructor Path, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| Yolo County CCW TrainingInstructor-led, in-person concealed-carry training for California SB-2 competencies, including defensive pistol skills and firearms qualification.Who it’s for: All experience levelsIncluded and extra costs: Course fees include all course materials and range feesProvider’s credential claim: The provider states the course is designed to provide core competencies required in California’s SB-2 and is applicable to non-resident permits for Arizona and Florida. (credential source captured October 20, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for Yolo County CCW Training, Nitto Firearm Training | |
| NRA Range Safety Officer CourseNRA Range Safety Officer Course for individuals who wish to be qualified to oversee safe handling and shooting of rifles, pistols, and shotguns as prescribed by range standard operating procedures.Who it’s for: Individuals 21+ with solid background in firearm safety | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Range Safety Officer Course, Nitto Firearm Training |
Show 2 more courses
| Class | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NRA Basics of Rifle ShootingNRA Basics of Rifle Shooting course teaching rifle parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, rifle shooting fundamentals, and rifle shooting activities. Small classes limited to 4 students.Who it’s for: New shooters; Those wanting to improve skills | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting, Nitto Firearm Training |
| NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting Course3-day NRA certification program for experienced shooters who want to teach rifle marksmanship, firearm safety, and foundational skills.Who it’s for: Experienced shooters seeking instructor certification | Format: In person | Official page for NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting Course, Nitto Firearm Training |
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