Apply for your CCW before registering for our course...

We suggest you sign up for your CCW with your respective issuing County before registering for one of our courses.
Please visit the appropriate County's CCW page below.

Stanislaus County Sheriff - CCW
Escalon Police Department - CCW

*** We are no longer issuing course certificates for Ripon or San Joaquin County. 

Stanislaus County Qualification

Course Schedule

Classroom instruction is conducted online via Zoom on Thursday evening from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Range qualification takes place the following weekend:

  • Saturday: Half day, 8:00 am to 11:00 am

This is an 8-hour course. Certificates of completion will be issued after successful qualification on Saturday.

Tuition

Tuition is $185 and must be paid in full prior to attending the class.

Online Classroom Requirements (Zoom)

You must have one of the following to participate in the Thursday classroom session:

  • Computer with webcam and microphone
  • Tablet with webcam and microphone
  • Smartphone (Apple or Android)

If you need assistance using Zoom, please review the official guide before class:
How to Join a Zoom Meeting

Required Equipment for Range Day

  • Handgun (additional magazines and speed loaders recommended)
  • Outside-the-waistband hip holster
  • Sturdy belt and pants with belt loops
  • Eye and ear protection
  • 100 rounds of ammunition (renewal course)
  • Long pants and closed-toe footwear (required)

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