LASD CCW Training – Los Angeles County Concealed Carry Course
LASD CCW Training – Los Angeles County
16-Hour Initial, 8-Hour Renewal and Firearm Modification Training
Medic Up Consulting provides CCW training for eligible Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department applicants and permit holders. Training is led by active and retired law-enforcement and first-responder instructors and combines firearms safety, practical handgun skills, California CCW legal education, live-fire qualification and hands-on Stop the Bleed instruction.
Don’t just qualify. Learn how to carry. Our goal is to prepare students to carry more safely and responsibly, not simply complete the minimum qualification.
LASD CCW Training Quick Facts
16-hour initial CCW course: $425
8-hour renewal CCW course: $275
Firearm add-on / modification qualification: $95
Live-fire training at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa
Initial-course classroom instruction in Los Angeles
Practical holster and concealed-carry instruction
California CCW law and responsible-use-of-force education
Hands-on Stop the Bleed / emergency medical instruction
New applicants should follow the current instructions from the LASD CCW Unit before completing mandatory training. Medic Up’s two-day initial course includes firearm safety, defensive handgun fundamentals, drawing safely from concealment, live-fire drills, qualification, California CCW law, use-of-force decision-making, transportation and storage, law-enforcement-contact considerations and emergency medical training.
Day 1 is conducted at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa. Day 2 is classroom instruction in Los Angeles. Registered students receive current arrival, equipment and schedule instructions before class.
8-Hour LASD CCW Renewal Training
LASD Renewal Timing
Submit your renewal application within the agency’s 90-day pre-expiration window before completing training or Live Scan. Use LASD’s current CCW form and follow its instructions. Review LASD renewal steps.
Guidance reviewed October 12, 2026. Follow current instructions from your issuing agency.
Medic Up’s renewal course combines updated legal and safety instruction, concealed-carry responsibilities, live-fire training and qualification, and emergency medical instruction. Permit holders should follow LASD’s current renewal timing and application instructions.
LASD Firearm Add-On and Modification
Confirm Your Agency’s Modification Rules Before Booking
LASD
LASD limits firearm modifications to two per permit term, does not allow modifications within 90 days of expiration, and requires qualification documents dated within 30 days of the modification request. Check LASD’s modification rules.
Pasadena
Routine firearm additions are generally deferred until renewal. Limited exceptions require agency approval. Check Pasadena’s exceptions.
Other agencies set their own procedures. Confirm eligibility before purchasing a separate qualification appointment. During standard Medic Up initial or renewal training, qualification with up to three eligible firearms is included; the $95 service applies to a separate modification appointment.
Guidance reviewed October 12, 2026. Follow current instructions from your issuing agency.
Current permit holders who need to qualify a new or replacement firearm can use Medic Up’s dedicated firearm add-on / modification qualification on select weekends in Azusa. The course is $95 and is designed as a focused qualification service rather than requiring a student to repeat a full CCW course.
Los Angeles County and San Gabriel Valley CCW Guides
CCW licensing procedures can differ by issuing agency. Medic Up maintains city-specific guides so applicants can review local timing, application and training information before registering.
These city guides are informational. Applicants should always follow the instructions of their actual issuing agency. A link from this page does not imply that every city uses LASD’s licensing process or that Medic Up is accepted by every agency.
Why Medic Up for CCW Training?
Law-Enforcement and First-Responder Instruction
Medic Up is first-responder owned. Our instructional cadre includes active and retired law-enforcement personnel and experienced first responders who emphasize safe gun handling, practical decision-making and responsible concealed carry.
Practical Holster Training
Students do more than shoot a qualification course. Initial training includes safe presentation from a quality concealed-carry holster and practical defensive-handgun fundamentals appropriate to the course.
Firearms and Medical Preparedness
CCW students also receive hands-on bleeding-control instruction. Students practice recognizing life-threatening bleeding, applying direct pressure, wound packing and tourniquet application.
What to Bring
Registered students should review their course instructions carefully. Typical range equipment includes government-issued identification, each firearm being qualified, a safe compatible holster, magazines, required ammunition, eye and ear protection, closed-toe shoes, water, food, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing. Medic Up does not permit SERPA-style holsters.
Official LASD Information
Application procedures and agency requirements can change. Review the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department CCW page and follow the instructions provided by LASD through its application process.
Live-fire training is conducted at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa. The classroom day of the 16-hour initial course is conducted in Los Angeles.
Does Medic Up offer both initial and renewal training?
Yes. Medic Up offers a 16-hour initial course and an 8-hour renewal course, plus a separate firearm add-on / modification qualification.
Does the training include medical instruction?
Yes. Medic Up integrates hands-on Stop the Bleed and emergency bleeding-control skills into its CCW training.
Do I need a holster?
Students should bring a safe, quality IWB or OWB holster compatible with each firearm as directed in the course instructions. SERPA-style holsters are not permitted.
Should I take training before my issuing agency tells me to?
Follow the instructions from your issuing agency. Some agencies specifically direct applicants to wait until a particular stage of the application before completing training.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. California law and issuing-agency procedures can change. Applicants remain responsible for following current agency instructions.
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I recently completed my CCW renewal with MedicUp, making this my second renewal with them, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The eight-hour training was professional, informative, and genuinely enjoyable. Randy and Victor were knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, making the entire process feel smooth and approachable. Their dedication and willingness to answer questions really stood out.
I especially appreciated the Stop the Bleed segment included in the curriculum. It was a valuable addition that provided practical, potentially lifesaving information I found extremely useful.
I highly recommend MedicUp to my friends and family, as well as anyone looking for thorough, high-quality CCW training. Thank you, Randy and Victor, for another excellent experience I’ll definitely be returning for future renewals.
I had a great experience taking my 16 hour CCW course with MedicUp Consulting. The instructors were very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to understand. They took their time explaining everything and made the training enjoyable. I learned a lot and really appreciated the experience. I’m definitely going to recommend MedicUp Consulting to my friends, family, and anyone looking to get their CCW. Great course and great instructors!
Excellent training..very safe class juan is very professional on explaining every Lil detail you need to no about ccw .. well worth taking this class with medic up.
Always will remember GAPS because of Matthew. His experience along with his staff of trained specialists and military staff really makes the class worth taking. Definitely will join them for future classes.
Great class with excellent instructors, a professional setup, and a great group of people. Juan, Ron, and Randy were outstanding. The medical portion was especially informative and practical, providing valuable knowledge. Highly recommend Medic Up Consulting!
