Pittsburg Police Department

Paladin instructors are DOJ-certified and recognized by the Pittsburg Police Department.  

INITIAL PERMIT

Steps:

1. Submit your initial permit application to the agency.

2. Wait for the agency's approval before completing the training courses.   

3. Complete our CCW FOUNDATIONS (8-hours) and BASIC PISTOL (8-hours). Classes may be taken in any order.

   1. SEE CCW FOUNDATIONS CLASS DATES

   2. SEE BASIC PISTOL CLASS DATES

4. After 16 hours of training has been completed, submit the following to the agency:

   1. PITTSBURG PD CCW PROOF OF TRAINING FORM

   2. PITTSBURG PD CCW QUALIFICATION FORM for each pistol qualified

   3. CCW FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE (red border)

   4. BASIC PISTOL CERTIFICATE (red border)

5. You will be contacted by the agency when your permit is ready to be picked up.

   
   

RENEWING A PERMIT

Steps: 

1. Complete our CCW FOUNDATIONS course or PREMIUM RENEWAL course (check with your agency for their renewal training window before registering).

   1. SEE CCW FOUNDATIONS CLASS DATES

   2. SEE PREMIUM RENEWAL CLASS DATES

2. Once your 8 hours of training has been completed, submit your renewal application. With your application, include the following document:

   1. PITTSBURG PD CCW PROOF OF TRAINING FORM

   2. PITTSBURG PD CCW QUALIFICATION FORM for each pistol qualified

   3. CCW FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE (red border)

3. You will be contacted by the agency when your permit is ready to be picked up.

MODIFY A PERMIT (add/change pistol on existing permit between renewal periods)

Steps: 

1. Sign up for a "Permit Modification" ticket at any CCW FOUNDATIONS course or PREMIUM RENEWAL course and come only for the qualification course.

   1. SEE CCW FOUNDATIONS CLASS DATES

   2. SEE PREMIUM RENEWAL CLASS DATES

2. Once complete, submit your permit modification application to the agency. Include the following document with your application:

   1. PITTSBURG PD CCW PROOF OF TRAINING FORM

   2. PITTSBURG PD CCW QUALIFICATION FORM for each pistol qualified

3. You will be contacted by the agency when your modified permit is ready to be picked up.

QUALIFICATION COURSE

Target:

NRA B-8 target

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Stages:

1. 3 yards: Draw and fire 5 rounds in 5 seconds

2. 5 yards:  Draw and fire 5 rounds in 7 seconds

3. 7 yards: Draw and fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds

4. 10 yards: Draw and fire 5 rounds in 15 seconds

Total: 20 rounds

Passing Score: 

14/20 or 70%

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Maximum number of pistols: TBD