California CCW Training
Medic Up Consulting provides professional California concealed-carry training for initial applicants, renewals and firearm qualifications throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
First responder owned. Law-enforcement instructors. Practical firearms, legal and emergency medical training.
Whether you are applying for your first permit, renewing an existing CCW or qualifying another firearm, start by identifying your issuing agency and the type of training you need.
Choose the Right CCW Course
New CCW Applicant
Medic Up’s 16-Hour Initial California CCW Training is $425. The course combines firearms safety, practical handgun instruction, concealed-holster work, live-fire qualification, California CCW legal education, responsible-use-of-force instruction and hands-on Stop the Bleed training.
CCW Renewal
Our 8-Hour CCW Renewal Training is $275 and combines updated legal and safety instruction with live-fire training and qualification.
Add or Replace a Firearm
Eligible permit holders can use our CCW Firearm Add-On / Modification Qualification for $95. Always follow your issuing agency’s current modification process.
Major Southern California CCW Guides
LASD CCW Training – Los Angeles County — initial, renewal, firearm qualification and Los Angeles County guidance.
LAPD CCW Training – City of Los Angeles — detailed LAPD applicant, renewal and firearm-modification information.
San Bernardino County CCW Training
Riverside County CCW Training
San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County City Guides
Local police departments can have different application portals, training timing and provider rules. Use the guide for your city, then confirm current instructions with your issuing agency before completing mandatory training.
Where Medic Up Trains
Medic Up conducts its live-fire CCW training at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa. The second day of the 16-hour initial course is classroom instruction in Los Angeles. This gives San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles applicants access to a dedicated outdoor live-fire environment while keeping the legal/classroom portion in Los Angeles.
Training Beyond the Qualification
Don’t just qualify. Learn how to carry.
Medic Up’s CCW program is designed around responsible real-world concealed carry. Depending on the course, students receive practical instruction in safe firearm handling, defensive handgun fundamentals, drawing from concealment, live-fire skills, California CCW law, use-of-force decision-making, firearm transportation and storage, law-enforcement contacts and emergency medical response.
Law-Enforcement Instructors
Our training cadre includes active and retired law-enforcement and first-responder instructors. The emphasis is safe, professional instruction and practical decision-making rather than simply firing the minimum qualification course.
Stop the Bleed
Medic Up integrates hands-on bleeding-control training into its CCW curriculum. Students practice recognizing severe bleeding, direct pressure, wound packing and tourniquet application.
Practical Holster Skills
Initial students train with safe, quality concealed-carry holsters and receive instruction on safe presentation from concealment. Equipment requirements are provided with registration.
How to Use This CCW Training Hub
- Identify the law-enforcement agency that is issuing your permit.
- Review that agency’s current CCW instructions and timing.
- Choose initial, renewal or firearm-add-on training.
- Review the corresponding Medic Up agency or city guide.
- Register only when your issuing agency’s process permits you to complete training.
LA County CCW Renewal Links (Alphabetical)
Find your issuing agency below for its official CCW renewal resources. Some links open general application systems; others provide agency instructions or contact information. Follow your issuing agency’s current directions and use the renewal option where available.
Official links reviewed October 2026. Your issuing agency controls its renewal process and requirements.
CCW Renewal: Live Scan and Agency Timing
Identify your issuing agency before scheduling training or fingerprints. Since September 1, 2026, renewal applications submitted to California DOJ require new fingerprints. Use your agency’s current CCW Live Scan form and instructions; other-purpose fingerprints do not replace the required submission.
LASD
Apply first. Effective October 1, 2026, LASD rejects training or Live Scan completed before application submission. Follow its training directions. Official LASD instructions.
LAPD
LAPD requires the Live Scan ATI number to complete the renewal application. Use its designated form. Official LAPD instructions.
San Bernardino County Sheriff (SBSD)
Submit the renewal application, then complete Live Scan and upload the completed form through Permitium Order Tracker. Official SBSD instructions.
Pasadena and Arcadia
Wait for agency training instructions. Pasadena requires completion within 60 days of authorization; Arcadia says not to schedule Live Scan, training or a psychological examination until instructed. Pasadena instructions · Arcadia instructions.
Renewal submission dates and late-renewal procedures vary by agency. An expired permit does not authorize concealed carry. Training alone does not renew your license.
Find your agency’s official renewal resources
Reviewed October 12, 2026.
California CCW Renewal: High-Intent Resources
If you already hold a California CCW, start with your issuing agency and expiration date. Renewal timing, Live Scan instructions and accepted training procedures can differ by agency.
Medic Up offers renewal training on Saturdays and Sundays for eligible permit holders. Always follow the current instructions from your issuing agency before completing mandatory training.
When should I start my California CCW renewal?
Start by checking the expiration date on your permit and the current renewal instructions from your issuing agency. Agency timing and application steps can change, so use the Medic Up agency guide above and verify the current agency instructions before registering.
What if my California CCW has already expired?
An expired permit does not authorize concealed carry. The process for an expired permit depends on the issuing agency and how long the permit has been expired. Review the current instructions from your issuing agency before selecting renewal or initial training.
Does CCW renewal include live-fire qualification?
Medic Up’s 8-hour renewal course includes live-fire training and qualification for eligible permit holders, along with updated legal, safety and emergency medical instruction.
CCW Training FAQ
How long is California CCW training?
Training length depends on whether you are a new applicant or renewing and on the issuing agency’s current requirements. Medic Up offers a 16-hour initial course and an 8-hour renewal course for agencies that accept those courses.
Where is the live-fire portion?
Medic Up’s CCW live-fire training is conducted at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa.
Does Medic Up teach from a holster?
Medic Up’s initial curriculum includes safe concealed-holster work as part of practical handgun instruction. Students must follow instructor directions and course equipment requirements.
Does CCW training include medical skills?
Yes. Hands-on Stop the Bleed / emergency bleeding-control instruction is integrated into Medic Up CCW training.
Can I use this page instead of my police department’s instructions?
No. This hub helps students navigate Medic Up’s training options, but the issuing agency controls its application process and current requirements.
Ready to Train?
16-Hour Initial CCW Training – $425
8-Hour CCW Renewal Training – $275
CCW Firearm Add-On / Modification – $95
Last updated: October 12, 2026. California law and issuing-agency procedures can change. Always follow current instructions from your issuing agency.
