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16-Hour California CCW Initial Training | LASD, LAPD & SoCal

16-Hour California CCW Initial Training | LASD, LAPD & SoCal

Regular price $425.00 USD
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Course at a glance

  • Format: 16 hours over two days.
  • Location: Day 1 at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa; Day 2 at 5321 Via Marisol in Los Angeles.
  • Range fee: Included in the $425 course price—no separate Burro Canyon range fee for direct Medic Up registrations.

To book: Select your class date and optional Arizona add-on above, then add your registration to the cart.

Renewing an existing permit? View the 8-hour renewal course.

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16-Hour California Initial CCW Training

LASD • LAPD • San Bernardino • Riverside • Surrounding Agencies

First Responder Owned • Law Enforcement Instructors • Professional CCW Training

Complete your required California 16-hour initial CCW training with Medic Up Consulting.

Our two-day program combines professional firearms instruction, live-fire qualification, California CCW law, defensive decision-making, concealed-carry fundamentals, and emergency medical training.

This isn’t just a qualification. We train you for the responsibility of carrying a concealed firearm.

Your $425 Course Includes

✓ Complete 16-hour California initial CCW training
✓ Live-fire firearm qualification
✓ Qualify with up to
3 eligible firearms
✓
No additional qualification fee for additional listed firearms during the course
✓ California CCW law and use-of-force instruction
✓ Drawing safely from concealment
✓ Defensive shooting fundamentals
✓ Stop the Bleed and emergency medical instruction
✓ Required training documentation upon successful completion
✓ Instruction from active-duty and retired law enforcement professionals

 

Is This the Right CCW Course for Me?

New California CCW Applicant?

Yes. This is our complete 16-hour Initial CCW Course for eligible new applicants.

Medic Up provides CCW training for applicants from:

LASD — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
LAPD — Los Angeles Police Department
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
Participating surrounding California agencies

Always follow the current training instructions provided by your issuing agency.

LASD or LAPD Applicant?

Wait until your issuing agency authorizes or instructs you to complete firearms training.

Taking your initial CCW training too early may result in your training documentation not being accepted.

Already Have a California CCW?

If you’re renewing an existing permit, you most likely need our 8-Hour CCW Renewal Training instead.

Why Choose Medic Up?

Medic Up Consulting is first-responder owned, and our CCW instructor cadre includes active-duty and retired law enforcement professionals.

We don’t believe CCW training should consist of shooting a qualification, receiving a certificate, and going home.

Our students receive professional firearms coaching, California legal instruction, defensive decision-making concepts, safe concealed-carry instruction, and emergency medical training focused on the realities and responsibilities of carrying a firearm.

More Than a Qualification

✓ Professional firearms coaching
✓ Law enforcement instructors
✓ Individual shooting feedback
✓ Safe drawing and concealed-carry fundamentals
✓ California CCW legal instruction
✓ Defensive decision-making
✓ Emergency medical skills
✓ Structured, safety-focused training

Our goal is simple: leave Medic Up safer, more knowledgeable, and more capable than when you arrived.

Your Two-Day CCW Course

Day 1 — Live Fire Training & Qualification

Burro Canyon Shooting Park
22100 E Fork Rd
Azusa, CA

Your live-fire training includes:

✓ Firearm safety and inspection
✓ Safe loading, unloading, and manipulation
✓ Grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
✓ Drawing safely from the holster
✓ Drawing from concealment
✓ Defensive shooting drills
✓ Individual firearms coaching
✓ Required live-fire qualification
✓ Qualification with each firearm being listed on your CCW

Our instructors work directly with students throughout the range portion of the course.

The goal isn’t simply to pass your qualification. We want you to become a safer and more capable shooter.

Day 2 — California CCW Classroom Training

Medic Up Classroom
5321 Via Marisol
Los Angeles, CA

Classroom instruction includes:

✓ California CCW laws
✓ Applicable Penal Code requirements
✓ SB2 requirements and restrictions
✓ Lawful use-of-force considerations
✓ Firearm transportation and storage
✓ Responsibilities of carrying a concealed firearm
✓ Interaction with law enforcement while carrying
✓ Defensive decision-making
✓ Emergency medical response
✓ Stop the Bleed concepts
✓ Tourniquet use
✓ Gunshot-wound response concepts

Upon successful completion of the required instruction and firearm qualification, students receive their applicable CCW training documentation.

What Do I Need to Bring?

Firearms

Bring up to 3 eligible handguns you intend to list on your CCW.

Each firearm must meet the requirements of your issuing agency and applicable California law.

Firearms being listed on a CCW must meet applicable ownership and registration requirements.

Holsters

A quality, firearm-specific holster is required.

We recommend a quality Kydex IWB or OWB holster that allows safe drawing and reholstering.

SERPA-style holsters are not permitted.

Bring an appropriate holster for each firearm you intend to use.

Magazines

We recommend 3 magazines for your primary firearm.

Two magazines can generally be workable, but three are recommended for the best training experience.

Ammunition

Plan on approximately:

Primary firearm — 200 rounds
Each additional firearm — 50 rounds

Brass ammunition is required. No steel-core ammunition.

Personal Equipment

Bring:

✓ Eye protection
✓ Ear protection
✓ Closed-toe shoes
✓ Hat
✓ Water
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Weather-appropriate clothing

Need Help With Equipment?

If you’re unsure whether your firearm, holster, magazines, ammunition, or other equipment is appropriate, contact Medic Up before class.

We would rather help you get properly equipped before you arrive.

16-Hour CCW Training FAQ

Is this the complete California 16-hour initial CCW course?

Yes. This is Medic Up’s complete 16-hour initial California CCW training program for eligible applicants.

The course includes required instruction, live-fire firearms training, and firearm qualification.

Is Medic Up training available for LASD applicants?

Yes. Medic Up provides CCW firearms training for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department applicants.

LASD initial applicants should follow the CCW Unit’s instructions regarding when they are authorized to complete firearms training.

Is Medic Up training available for LAPD applicants?

Yes. Medic Up provides CCW firearms training for Los Angeles Police Department applicants.

LAPD initial applicants should follow LAPD’s instructions and wait until authorized to complete their required firearms training.

Is this course available for San Bernardino and Riverside County applicants?

Medic Up provides initial CCW training for eligible applicants from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and participating surrounding jurisdictions.

Issuing-agency requirements can change. Always follow the current instructions provided by your issuing agency.

How many firearms can I qualify with?

You may qualify with up to 3 eligible firearms during your 16-hour Medic Up course.

There is no additional Medic Up qualification fee for your additional listed firearms during this course.

Do I have to qualify with every firearm?

Yes. You must successfully qualify with each firearm you intend to have listed on your permit, subject to your issuing agency’s requirements.

Does my firearm have to be registered to me?

Firearms being listed on your CCW must meet the ownership and registration requirements of your issuing agency and California law.

Make sure the make, model, caliber, and serial number information for each firearm is accurate.

Can I use a red-dot optic?

Yes. Red-dot-equipped pistols may be used during Medic Up training provided the firearm and optic are safe and compliant with applicable requirements.

Your optic should be securely mounted and properly zeroed before arriving for training.

Can I use a weapon-mounted light?

Yes. Weapon-mounted lights are permitted during Medic Up training provided the firearm and equipment can be safely operated.

Adding a weapon-mounted light by itself does not require a separate Medic Up firearm qualification.

What kind of holster do I need?

Bring a quality, firearm-specific holster suitable for safe drawing and reholstering.

Quality Kydex IWB and OWB holsters are recommended.

SERPA-style holsters are not permitted.

I’m a newer shooter. Can I take the course?

Yes. Our instructors provide firearms coaching throughout the live-fire portion of the course.

However, students must be capable of safely operating their firearm and following all range commands.

If you have little or no handgun experience, contact Medic Up before registering. We can help determine whether introductory firearms training would benefit you before attending the CCW course.

How much ammunition should I bring?

Bring approximately 200 rounds for your primary firearm and 50 rounds for each additional firearm.

Brass ammunition is required. No steel-core ammunition.

Where is the live-fire training held?

Day 1 live-fire training and qualification are conducted at:

Burro Canyon Shooting Park
22100 E Fork Rd
Azusa, CA

Where is the classroom training held?

Day 2 classroom instruction is conducted at:

5321 Via Marisol
Los Angeles, CA

Registered students receive applicable reporting instructions for their class.

When will I receive my CCW training documentation?

Your applicable training documentation is issued after you successfully complete the required training and firearm qualification.

Follow your issuing agency’s current instructions for submitting your completed training documents.

Add Multi-State Carry Options

Already completing your California CCW training? You can add non-resident permit training to expand your lawful carry options when traveling.

Arizona Non-Resident CCW Add-On — $95

Add the Arizona non-resident CCW certificate option to your California training.

No additional range qualification is required when bundled with this course.

Utah + Arizona Multi-State Upgrade — $195

Best Value

✓ Utah Non-Resident CCW Training
✓ Arizona CCW certificate included
✓ Fingerprints included
✓ Application assistance
✓ No additional range qualification

Utah training is completed on a separate classroom date.

Important: Firearm laws, reciprocity, and permit recognition vary by state and are subject to change. Always verify current state laws and permit recognition before carrying outside California.

After Your CCW Training

Completing your CCW course prepares you to carry responsibly—but training is only one part of being prepared.

Medic Up students can also learn about Firearms Legal Protection (FLP) and legal protection options designed for responsible firearm owners following a defensive incident.

Important Registration & Safety Policies

Refund Policy

No refunds after 5 days from purchase.

Rescheduling

Students who miss their scheduled training date are subject to an $85 rescheduling fee and class availability.

Arrive on Time

Do not arrive late.

The firearm safety briefing is a required part of training. Students who arrive after the required safety briefing has been completed may not be permitted to participate and may be required to reschedule.

Range Safety

All students must follow Medic Up instructor commands and range safety procedures at all times.

Unsafe firearm handling or failure to follow instructor commands may result in removal from training.

Ready to Complete Your California CCW Training?

Select Your Class Date Above to Register.

Your registration includes the complete 16-hour training program and qualification with up to three eligible firearms.

Medic Up Consulting

First Responder Owned
Law Enforcement Instructors
Professional California CCW Training

Train for the Moment. Prepare for the Responsibility.

 

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