SHERIFF CLEARANCE FIRST
You must be cleared by the Riverside Sheriff’s Office before scheduling your class. Students who attend without prior authorization will need to retake the class and pay the full fee again.
Duration: 2-Day Course / 16 Hours — $315
Dates: June 27–28, 2026
This foundational 16-hour course is for first-time CCW applicants in California. It covers firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and live-fire qualification — and meets all California DOJ requirements for obtaining your CCW permit.
TOPICS COVERED
- California firearm laws & CCW regulations
- Safe handling and storage of firearms
- Firearm mechanics and operation
- Situational awareness & threat assessment
- Legal use of force & self-defense law
- Live-fire range qualification
- CCW application process overview
WHAT TO BRING
- Bring your firearm — NO ammunition needed for Day 1 (classroom)
- Eye and ear (hearing) protection
- 50 rounds of ammunition (warm-up) for Day 2 — range day
- 18 additional rounds per firearm being qualified with
- Valid government-issued ID
- Notebook and pen
ATTIRE / DRESS CODE
No open-toed shoes (no crocs, sandals, flip-flops, etc.). Wear proper range attire that protects the chest and neck area from hot brass casings.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Day 1: Starts at the classroom — 28780 Old Town Front St, Suite A3, Temecula. Bring your firearm but NO ammunition needed on Day 1.
Day 2: Starts at Rainbow Range, Fallbrook (3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd). After everyone qualifies, the class relocates back to the Temecula classroom to end the day.
ADDITIONAL FIREARM QUALIFICATION
Qualification of 2 firearms is included with the class. Each additional firearm beyond 2 is $15 per firearm. You may qualify up to 5 firearms total on the day of qualification.
LUNCH BREAK
There is a scheduled lunch break. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch or snacks for the classroom portion of instruction.
- Students must already be proficient in drawing their primary firearm from a holstered position before attending.
- Targets and all necessary CCW documentation are provided by Azure 32.
NO REFUNDS
There are no refunds once a class is booked. In the event of an emergency, students may reschedule to another available date of their choice, if openings are still available.
