Pleasant Hill Police Department CCW Training — Initial and Renewal
📍United Sportsmen, 4700 Evora Rd, Concord, CA
📞 (707) 863-1064
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DOJ-Certified and Approved by the Pleasant Hill Police Department
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Instructors — retired FBI and Deputy District Attorney
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Classes held weekly
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Thousands trained
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"Red Dot"and "Low Light" Training
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Advanced pistol, rifle, and shotgun
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No hidden fees; qualify with up to 3 pistols
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Private classes are available
INITIAL CCW
Your 16-hour Initial CCW training is completed across two 8-hour classes (CCW Foundations and Basic Pistol) taught by our DOJ-certified instructors. For your convenience, classes can be taken in any order and don't need to be completed in the same week.
1) CCW Foundations: 8 hours covering California self-defense law, safe storage, legal carry requirements, shooting fundamentals, firearm safety rules, mental health, and a live-fire qualification. ($275)
Step 1: Book a CCW Foundations Class →
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2) Basic Pistol: 8 hours focused on pistol fundamentals: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, malfunction clearing, and accuracy drills. Ideal for new and intermediate shooters alike. ($275)
Step 2: Book a Basic Pistol Class →
CCW RENEWAL
Paladin's DOJ-certified instructors bring professional-level expertise to your CCW renewal with two options for the required 8-hour training class.
1) CCW Foundations: The standard path — 6 hours of classroom instruction covering self-defense law, transport and storage, and mental health, and 2 hours of live-fire qualification. ($275)
Book a CCW Foundations Class →
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2) Premium Renewal: More shooting, less talking. The 8 hours includes the state-mandated requirements and also one of Paladin's 4-hour mini-courses (close-quarters, low-light, concealed carry applications, and more). Ideal for permit holders who want to level up, not just check a box. You must have completed Paladin's Basic Pistol to be eligible. ($300)
QUALIFICATION COURSE
Ammunition: 13 rounds
Passing Score: 80% (Miss 3)
Stage 1
Starting Point: 1 yard line
Ending Point: 3 yard line
Time: 10 seconds
Rounds: 3
On the command, Shooter stutter steps laterally, draws and fires 2 rounds from the hip. Shooter steps back, evaluates the threat and fires one round supported for a total of 3 rounds. Shooter will scan for additional threats. Shooter de-cocks and holsters their firearms engaging all safety snaps.
Stage 2
Starting Point: 3 yard line
Ending Point: 5 yard line
Time 5 seconds
Rounds: 2
On the command, with a holstered firearm; Shooter moves to the 5 yard line, draws and fires 1 round in 5 seconds unsupported. Shooter will scan for additional threats, de-cock and transition to the off hand. Shooter will fire 1 round in 5 seconds unsupported. Shooter will scan for additional threats, de-cock and holster their firearm engaging all safety snaps.
Stage 3
Starting Point: 5 yard line
Ending Point: 10 yard line
Time: 5 seconds
3 strings of 2 rounds
Rounds: 6
On the command, with a holstered firearm; Shooter moves to 10 yard line, draws and fires 2 rounds in 5 seconds supported. Shooter will scan for additional threats, de-cock and holsters their firearm engaging all safety snaps. On the command, Shooter takes one step to the left, draws and fires 2 rounds in 5 seconds supported. Shooter will scan for additional threats, de-cocks and holsters their firearm engaging all safety snaps. Shooter lines up on target. On the command, Shooter takes one step to the right, draws and fires 2 rounds in 5 seconds. Shooter will scan for additional threats, de-cocks and holsters their firearm engaging all safety snaps.
Stage 4
Starting Point: 10 yard line
Ending Point: 15 yard line
Time: 20 seconds
Rounds: 2
On the command, with a holstered firearm; Shooter moves to the 15 yard line, draws and fires 1 round standing supported and 1 round kneeling supported. Shooter will scan and holsters an unloaded firearm engaging all safety snaps.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
For Initial CCWs: applicants should wait until the background check is complete before completing training classes
Renewals: begin the renewal process no earlier than 90 days before your expiration date. Complete training and submit your application in a timely manner to avoid a break in your CCW license
Upload all class certificates to the Pleasant Hill Police Department Permitium Website →
"Professional, well-organized, informative, and engaging from start to finish. I walked away feeling far more confident and prepared. One of the best instructional experiences I've had in any setting."
-Neema
"The instructors are clearly passionate about what they do. They break down techniques into digestible steps and provide personalized feedback — whether you're a beginner or refining advanced skills."
-Alexander
"Dan's FBI background, Barry's use-of-force law expertise, and Louie's world-class competitive shooting create an instructional team you simply can't find anywhere else."
-Brian