CCW/Self Defense
Paladin provides the highest-caliber CCW instruction in the Bay Area. Classes are taught by a retired FBI Agent and a retired Deputy District Attorney. They have real-world experience in firearms, tactics, and self-defense law.
We offer private and small group options for all of the classes listed below. Book a class for family and friends. Email dan@paladin-tactical-us.com for pricing and availability.
Paladin is certified by the California Department of Justice and approved by several agencies. Click on your issuing authority for your specific training requirements:
MULTI-STATE PERMIT
CCW 1: Foundations
This 8-hour class is required for all initial permit holders (Many counties also require CCW 2 in addition to CCW 1, see your jurisdictions requirements for details).
This class is also accepted by the State of Arizona for a non-resident CCW permit which will allow you to carry in multiple states. See the current reciprocity list at the USCCA website. Click here to apply for the Arizona permit.
CCW 1 covers the following topics:
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Firearm safety rules
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Laws concerning firearms possession, storage, and self-defense
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Post-shooting procedures
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Fundamentals of shooting
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Loading and unloading procedures
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Discussion of terminal ballistics and ammunition selection
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Firearm and holster selection
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Live-fire qualification
Required equipment:
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Handgun with holster
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2+ magazines
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100 rounds of ammunition for each pistol
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Eye and ear protection
CCW 1R: Renewals
This 4-hour class is required for all renewal permit holders. The class covers the following topics:
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Firearm safety rules
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Laws concerning firearms possession, storage, and self-defense
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Post-shooting procedures
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Fundamentals of shooting
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Live-fire qualification
Required equipment:
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Handgun with holster
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2+ magazines
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100 rounds of ammunition for each pistol
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Eye and ear protection
CCW 2: On the Move
CCW 2, along with CCW 1, is also a required course for the Initial Permit for the City of Concord and the Counties of Napa, Sonoma, Sacramento, and Yolo. This 8-hour class is a supplemental course for CCW holders in other counties or anyone interested in self-defense training.
You won't find too many courses out there like this! We review the basics and then work our way up to scenario training in a professional shoot-house. We cover tactical movement, low light, tactical med, and more. Realistic scenario training is an opportunity to learn how to address violence in a safe and professional environment. NO LIVE FIRE IN THIS COURSE.
CCW 2 cover the following topics:
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Review of legal considerations in self-defense
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Tactical movement
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Low-light considerations
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Extreme close-quarters shooting
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Casualty care
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Self-defense scenarios using AirSoft pistols against adversarial role players
Required Equipment:
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AirSoft Protection
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Long sleeve sweatshirt
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Gloves
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Recommended, but not required:
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Glock 17/19/22/23 holster
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Tactical Flashlight
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CCW 3: Basic Pistol
Anybody can carry a pistol with minimal knowledge, but not everyone has the skills to accurately use the gun in a stressful self-defense situation. The goal of this course is to improve your ability to defend yourself and to improve your confidence.
This 8-hour class is applicable for three groups of people:
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Those who own a pistol and just want to increase their proficiency and confidence
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Those seeking to obtain a CCW and wish to make their CCW qualification a fun day instead of a dreaded one
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Those who have already obtained their CCW permit, but wish to improve their skill level.
CCW 3 covers the following topics:
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Grip, stance, sights and trigger control
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Reloading with efficiency and speed
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Clearing stoppages in minimal time with two hands, strong hand only and weak hand only
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Carrying and drawing from concealment with maximum efficiency and minimal time
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Tools to confidently pass CCW qualification without fear or worry
Required equipment:
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Handgun with quality holster
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2+ magazines
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350 rounds of ammunition
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Eye and ear protection
Class does NOT satisfy state-mandated CCW curriculum in some jurisdictions.
CCW 4: Home Defense
This one-day course focuses on how to defend yourself at home with a firearm. It's not enough to know how to shoot, you need to build a strategy and acquire critical skills to protect your home. Our instructors will show you how to safely move through your home under low-light conditions. We will discuss when its legal to use force in self-defense. You will undergo force-on-force training to test your skills and decision-making abilities. NO LIVE FIRE IN THIS COURSE.
Topics to be covered:
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Strategies to protect your home
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Shooting fundamentals
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Use of a flashlight in low-light environments
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Legal considerations in self-defense
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Solo room clearing techniques
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Self-defense scenarios using AirSoft pistols against adversarial role players
Required Equipment:
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AirSoft Protection
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Long sleeve sweatshirt
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Gloves
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Recommended, but not required:
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Glock 17/19/22/23 holster
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Tactical Flashlight
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Class does NOT satisfy state-mandated CCW curriculum.
New Courses on the Way!
Follow Paladin Tactical on social media or get on our mailing list for the announcement of new courses in the Spring of 2023:
CCW 5: Intermediate Pistol
CCW 6: Low-Light Live Fire
CCW 7: Close-quarters Live Fire
Basic Carbine
TESTIMONIALS
CCW 1: "The awesome knowledge, skill, and patience of the instructors made me feel
safe, welcomed, and encouraged."
SARAH
CCW 1: Competent and thorough training from guys with tons of real-world experience. They made state required and entry level material relevant and engaging. I will be training with them in the future.
GEOFF
Basic Pistol: "I would 100% (recommend this course). This is definitely the way to go to be more knowledgeable and skillful."
NORMA