F.A.Q.

SONOMA COUNTY RESIDENTS:  Apply first.   Click here to apply with Sonoma County.  Once you are approved, you will receive notification via email instructing you to sign up for your class.

MENDOCINO AND LAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS:  You can start the application and sign up for the class.  

Under the "RESOURCE" tab (up above) you can click on the sheriff badge icon for your county of residence, and it will take you to the application page.  You can start the online process with the sheriff's office.
  • A suitable handgun in proper working condition.
  • Bring all firearms you intend to list on your permit as state law requires you to qualify with each firearm.
  • You may list up to 3 guns on your permit.
  • Magazines:  4 is best but a minimum of 2 is required.
  • If you have a revolver, you can use speed loaders.
  • Hearing protection, electronic muffs are strongly recommended.
  • Eye protection, prescription or sunglasses can serve as your eye protection.
  • Closed toed shoes
  • Pants or shorts-loose pockets to hold extra ammo & magazines.
  • A brimmed hat or baseball cap
  • An OWB or IWB holster, suitable for weapon retention.
  • Appendix, ankle, shoulder, small of back holsters etc. ARE NOT ALLOWED
  • Pen and paper for note taking
  • AMMUNITION: bring your own - we do not sell ammo.  
  • NEW COURSE:  300 rounds of ammo for one gun, 100 for each additional gun
  • RENEWAL COURSE:  50 rounds of ammo for each firearm
  • ONE ON ONE:  The amount of ammo will be determined on the needs of your lesson.  
Currently, you must be 21 years of age or older.  While an 18 year old may purchase a rifle, in the state of California, you must be 21 years old to purchase a handgun.
Beginners are always welcome and we have had many successful new gun owners!  However, it should be noted that a CCW class is not always for a beginner.  It's generally designed for and intended to be a venue for applicants with a basic understanding of shooting and gun handling techniques.  To that point, for less experienced persons, preparatory training could prove beneficial, increasing the applicant's confidence and probable success. 

Contact us if you'd like to arrange a private one-on-one session. 
We have many students who live outside of Mendocino, Sonoma, or Lake Counties, take our course for educational purposes. 

However, in order to receive a qualification certificate and apply for a CCW permit, you must live within one of these counties.  

Private instruction is not dependent on your county of residence.  If you're a new gun owner, or just want to get some extra instruction, we can provide the training.  
Our classes are held at:
Ukiah Rifle Pistol Club
2300 Vichy Springs Road
Ukiah, CA

This is a member's only club that allows us to train for the CCW program.  We hold the lecture portion in the clubhouse and then we transition to the outdoor range for the live fire exercises.  Once you experience this wonderful facility, you may decide to join.