Meet-Up for Concealed Carry Applications
Time
Initial and Renewal Class: 9:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
Permit Modification: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch:
We will take a 30-minute lunch break from 12:00 to 12:30. Bring a lunch or go out to nearby fast food restaurants on Willow Pass Road.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to class. Don't be late because everyone will have to wait for you.
Documentation
Please complete the 3 steps below at least three days before class:
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USI Waiver (If you have a current USI safety card, you do not have to complete their waiver)
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Pistol Qualification Form (For RENEWAL classes only; this is required to complete your training certificate)
Click here for the Class Handout. This is reference material; there's no need to print out and bring to class.
Range Equipment
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Your concealed carry handgun
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Ammunition:
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Minimum of 250 rounds of ammunition for the Concealed Carry class
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Additional 50 rounds for each pistol qualification (For Premium Renewal class only)
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Actual concealed carry holster (please, no soft nylon or leather holsters – the holster must remain open after the handgun has been drawn and must safely cover the trigger guard). No trigger finger activated retention holsters (aka: Serpa style).
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Actual concealment garments you normally wear
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Ability to carry 1-2 magazines on your person (belt pouch or pocket style magazine holder)
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Minimum of three magazines
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Eye protection (ballistically rated)
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Ear protection (electronic preferred to hear range commands)
Visit the PALADIN SHOP to get the right equipment before class.
Protect Against the Elements
To make your range time enjoyable, we strongly suggest you wear the appropriate clothing to the range and bring sustainment items. We train in the rain and in the heat. Take this seriously; we don't want you to suffer a heat-related illness or hypothermia during our training.
Hot weather:
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Sunscreen and clothing to protect against the sun
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Plenty of fluids
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Cooling towel
Cold & Rain:
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Waterproof jacket
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Waterproof boots
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Handwarmers
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Consider extra jackets, boots, socks to change-out when wet
Range Safety
Please leave your pistol and ammunition inside your vehicle. However, if you can't secure them, you may bring only cased pistols inside the classroom. Don't bring ammo into the classroom.
When moving between your vehicle, the classroom, and the range, always have your pistol in a case. Firearms in holsters are NOT permitted in the USI parking lots.
You may only handle your pistol at 1) the Safety Station or 2) on the Firing Line - Do NOT handle your pistol inside the classroom, behind the firing line, or at the Magazine Filling Station.
Location
United Sportsmen, Inc.
4700 Evora Road
Concord, CA 94520
On weekdays, the main gate on Evora Drive may be partially closed indicating the range is closed. However, it is open for the Paladin Tactical class. Pass through the gate and drive down the hill toward the public range. Just past the public range, you will see a sign for "Education Classrooms." Turn right and go down the hill. Park on the gravel. Our classroom is located behind the chain link fence. Come on in!
If the parking lot is full, park on the pavement next to the "Corporation Yard" which just up the hill and past the sign for the Action Pistol Range. Don't park in the public range parking lot.
Pass this Building
Turn Right Here
Walk to Classroom
