Sacramento County CCW Training

The county of Sacramento has now gone "Shall-Issue" for residents of Sacramento County.  Excluding certain disqualifying factors, a law-abiding citizen of good moral character can now obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon permit (CCW).

It is a requirement to attend a 16 hour CCW training course on concealed carry, firearms knowledge, safety, the laws of lethal force and self defense, as well as less than lethal force.  You must successfully pass this course, as well as qualify with the weapons which you will put on your permit (up to 3).

The weapon(s) must be in the original manufacturer condition, with no modifications (addition of laser sights, flashlight attachment, trigger pull modifications, etc).

To schedule your course, first visit the Sacramento County CCW online appointment system.  After making your appointment, you can schedule an appointment with Best Handgun Training by clicking Here.  Be sure to click here and read this CCW pdf document, prior to scheduling your appointment:

View the Policies and Procedures of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department by clicking on this link.

The State of California CCW training requirements may vary from county to county. Best Handgun Training instructors are authorized to instruct CCW courses in several Northern CA counties.  These classes are from 8-16 hour original courses, and 4 hour renewal courses, specific to your county requirements.

CCW Instructors in CA must be approved by the Sheriff of your specific county. 

Our CCW course consists of CA laws pertaining to concealed carry and self defense, lethal force and less than lethal force, gun safety, firearms knowledge, holstering and drawing from concealment, concealment methods, situational awareness/real life scenarios, the development of your shooting and marksmanship skills, as well as "qualifying" with the firearms which you wish to have on your permit (up to 3 weapons).

 Note:  If you need a date other than scheduled on our Online Appointment Portal, please call or email for availability.

Utah CCW Permits, Nevada and Florida CCW Permits DO NOT allow you to carry a concealed firearm within the State of California. Utah CCW Permits, Nevada and Florida CCW Permits are issued for "Personal Protection". Reciprocity and Recognition of Permits from State to State is a complex issue, we cannot and will not give legal advice. If you need accurate answers to specific legal questions, contact the State Issuing Authority or consult an Attorney who is licensed in the State in question. This is not an NRA approved course.