Renew CCW Permit Course

Course Skill Level: Intermediate +

Concealed carry positions, holster selection, and firearm drawing techniques for daily defensive carry.

Info and Registration

An 8-hour (1-day), in-person course that fulfills California Penal Code §26165 for renewal CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) permit applicants.

This course is approved for applicants residing in the following counties and cities:

Refresh your understanding of the legal and psychological implications of carrying in public. This course reviews situational awareness, pre-threat indicators, and de-escalation tactics, while providing critical updates on evolving use-of-force laws. Re-evaluate your personal safety strategies and reinforce the vital importance of continuous, advanced training.

Multi-State Reciprocity

A California CCW permit is widely recognized across the country, allowing California residents to legally carry in approximately 28 states. This typically includes: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan (resident permits only), Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah (ages 21+), Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin (ages 21+), and Wyoming.

Scheduled Class Dates

(Class Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm)

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Sunday, December 20, 2026

Secure Your Seat for $135

Classes strictly limited to 8 seats. The price above only covers instructional training, range fees, and targets. It does not cover background checks, live scans, fingerprinting, or any CCW application processing fees.

Course Curriculum

Hands-on firearm safety instruction, dry-fire drills, and live-fire marksmanship training with certified instructors.

What You Will Learn

  • Legal Framework and Mindset
    • Concealed Carry Law: Understand the core legal definitions, compliance standards, and applicable state laws regulating everyday carry.
    • Use of Deadly Force: Analyze critical, real-world defensive scenarios and grasp the legal boundaries governing justifiable force.
    • Psychological Aftermath: Prepare for the intense stress, emotional realities, and immediate mental health steps following a defensive encounter.
    • Daily Responsibility: Develop the routine habits, ethical mindsets, and ongoing vigilance required to carry a concealed handgun safely.
  • Personal and Home Protection Plans
    • Conflict Avoidance: Master essential situational awareness frameworks to recognize, de-escalate, or bypass threats before violence erupts.
    • Comprehensive Security: Build a home defense blueprint that covers preventative security measures far beyond basic firearm manipulation.
    • Proactive Preparation: Establish systematic emergency plans centered on keeping firearm deployment your absolute last resort.
  • Live-Fire Range Qualification
    • Holster Mechanics: Practice clean, reliable drawing and presentation techniques directly from a concealed holster.
    • Cover and Concealment: Learn how to properly utilize your physical environment to maximize your protection during a critical incident.
    • Manipulations Under Stress: Master efficient tactical reloads and weapon maintenance protocols while functioning under pressure.
    • Uncompromising Safety: Achieve rapid target acquisition and defensive accuracy, balancing speed with an absolute, foundational focus on firearm safety.

Course Prerequisites

Online CCW certification registration, permit application submission, and home study firearm course compliance.

What You Will Need!

  • Possess a valid, physical California state-issued Driver's License or ID card.
  • Possess a valid, physical California state-issued CCW Permit Card.
  • Have your handgun(s) legally registered in your own name.
  • Read, speak, write, and comprehend the English language fluently.
  • Check your email and text messages regularly for critical course updates.
  • Arrive early, check in on time, and have all required equipment ready.
  • Demonstrate proper, safe firearm handling skills during course practicals.

Course Requirements

Firearm qualification gear, marksmanship milestones, and custom promotional items for professional training.

What You Will Bring*

  1. For Identification
    • Proof of Person: Your actual physical Driver's License or ID card (photo or digital copies will not be accepted).
    • Proof of Permit: Your actual valid California CCW Permit Card (photo or digital copies will not be accepted).
  2. For Learning
    • Note-Taking Materials: Pen, pencil, and a notebook with paper.
  3. For Qualification
    • Handgun(s): Semi-Automatic or Revolver (Check your local law enforcement authority for the maximum number of handguns allowed on your permit).
    • Ammunition: 100 rounds of factory-new FMJ target ammunition per handgun.
    • Magazines: 4–6 magazines (for semi-automatics).
    • Speedloaders: 5–7 speedloaders or moonclips (for revolvers).
    • Pouches: 1–4 ammunition or magazine pouches.
    • Holster: 1 sturdy, body-mounted holster matching each handgun (IWB, OWB, Appendix, Pocket, or Ankle). Must securely cover the trigger guard.
  4. For Safety and Attire
    • Ear Protection: Electronic hearing protection (highly recommended).
    • Eye Protection: Safety glasses (prescription glasses are acceptable).
    • Storage: Secure gun case(s) and/or a dedicated range bag.
    • Headwear: Brimmed hat or baseball cap (to deflect flying brass).
    • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops).
    • Clothing: Long pants and a thick, sturdy belt to support your holster.
  5. For Sustenance
    • Food and Drink: Bring your own lunch, snacks, water or beverages.

* Important Notes:

AMMUNITION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE CLASSROOM!

Student Equipment: Trainees are required to bring their own handgun(s), ammunition, and equipment. Loaner handguns and ammo will not be provided.

Serial Numbers: Every handgun's serial number must be clearly visible and completely unobscured by attachments or wraps.

Holster Requirements: Holsters must form-fit each specific handgun and must completely cover the handgun's trigger guard.

Ammunition Restriction: RELOADED AMMUNITION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Only factory-new ammunition is allowed.

Cold Range Policy: All firearms must arrive completely unholstered, unloaded, and securely cased. Do not uncase or handle any firearm until instructed to do so by a Firearms Instructor (FI) or Range Safety Officer (RSO).

Course Completion

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When You Are Done!

Upon successful completion of this course (70%+ passing score on the written exam and meeting the mandatory live-fire qualification passing score required by your local issuing agency), a DOJ-Certified Instructor will provide you with your official CCW Permit Qualification Form. This will be delivered via email, or as a physical copy for select counties and cities, for you to submit to your local law enforcement agency.

Students will also receive digital Certificates of Completion from Sure Grip Arms and the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) via email. Please note that Sure Grip Arms issues training certifications only; actual CCW permits are issued solely by your local authorized law enforcement agency.

Most importantly, you will leave with the confidence, guidance, and proficiency to protect your loved ones!

Note: Reciprocity laws change frequently. Always verify a state's current restrictions using a live resource like the USCCA Reciprocity Map before traveling with a firearm.