
All courses are conducted at Pala Shooting Range (12 miles south of Temecula).
Please use the "Let's Go" button to schedule your class through our USCCA scheduling site today. Questions- contact Doug either by phone @ 951-290-0431 or email- Protectorccw@gmail.com

​Riverside County CCW 16-Hour Initial
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Riverside County CCW Initial 16 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 16 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 150 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
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As per RSO guidelines, applicants may take this course prior to submitting their CCW application. Having this course already completed should speed up your CCW approval process significantly.
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The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $300​
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Riverside County CCW 8-Hour Renewal
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Riverside County 8-Hour CCW Renewal Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 8 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 100 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $150​
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San Diego County CCW 8 Hour INITIAL (Pre 2024 Applicants)
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San Diego County CCW INITIAL 8 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 8 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 100 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
​You must have received the approval email from SDSO prior to taking this course.
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The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $150​
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​San Diego County CCW 16 Hour Initial
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San Diego County CCW Initial 16 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 16 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 150 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
You must have received the approval email from SDSO prior to taking this course.
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The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $300​
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San Diego County CCW 8 Hour Renewal
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San Diego County CCW Renewal 8 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 8 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 100 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class. ​
The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $150​
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​Murrieta PD CCW 16 Hour Initial

Murrieta Police Department CCW Initial 16 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 16 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 150 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
You must have received the approval notice from MyCCW prior to taking this course.
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The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
Course Cost: $300​
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Murrieta PD CCW 8 Hour Renewal

Murrieta Police Department Renewal 8 Hour Course
This course will provide you with the mandatory 8 hours of instruction as per California law. Students will need all handguns they intend to put on their CCW, a safe holster that secures the handgun and completely covers the trigger, and 100 rounds of ammunition per handgun.
This course in NOT for new shooters. You must have the knowledge to safely manipulate your handgun, to include holstering and drawing from concealment, prior to taking this class.
The course cost below covers one gun for your CCW. If you would like to add additional handguns, the fee of $30 for the second and third handguns will apply. Any other added gun will be free of charge.
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Pala Range will collect $30 per student as range fees, on the day of the course.
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Course Cost: $150​
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Private 1 on 1 Instruction

Private Handgun Lessons
Schedule a course for direct personalized instruction based on your comfort and skill level. We will go at your pace and work on accuracy, speed and developing a solid foundation to build up from.
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Course Cost: $120 for 2 hours
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Please call 951-290-0431 or email protectorccw@gmail.com to schedule your day at the range.
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First Time Gun Owner Basics

This class is specifically made for people who have bought their first handgun and want hands on training, learning how to keep it safely stored, how to safely take it to the range, range etiquette, how to load the magazines, how to load the gun, how to SAFELY unload the gun and of course- how to clean your gun.
This is a very relaxed pace class focused on making the student feel safe and giving them the knowledge on how to enjoy their 2nd Amendment rights of self defense by taking the first step in gun ownership.
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Course Cost: $60
Beginner Handgun Instruction
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This course is for new shooters and is primarily focused on safely using your handgun, storing it safely, how your gun works and how to shoot accurately and confidently at targets at closer ranges.
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What you need to bring- your handgun (unloaded and in a lock box), 50 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. We recommend wearing a hat, a full length shirt (no tank tops), and closed toe shoes.
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We do have multiple brands of pistols to rent for classes if you do not own one yet. This is also a great way to see what firearm fits you best. Please contact us for our list.
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Course Cost: $100
Intermediate Handgun Instruction

This course will go over movement with your handgun, transitions from targets, reloading and clearing common handgun malfunctions. Shooting distance will increase.
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What you need to bring- your handgun (unloaded and in a lock box), at least 2 magazines, magazine pouch, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. We recommend wearing a hat, a full length shirt (no tank tops), and closed toe shoes.
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Course Cost: $120
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Advanced Handgun

This course focuses on safely shooting and reloading on the move. You will learn multiple shooting positions as well as engaging longer distances.
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What you need to bring- your handgun (unloaded and in a lock box), a holster, at least 2 magazines, at least 1 magazine pouch, 100 to 150 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. We recommend wearing a hat, a full length shirt (no tank tops), and closed toe shoes.
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Course Cost: $120
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Intro to AR15/M4 Patrol Rifle
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This class will give you everything you need to have a great day on the range with your AR15. We will go over the operation of AR15/M4 style rifles and will give you a good understanding of the features of your rifle, how to efficiently load, shoot, make it safe and clean it. Shooters will learn how to correct common malfunctions and get your rifle back into action. We will shoot targets up to 100 yards during this course.
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What you need to bring- your rifle (unloaded and in a rifle case), 60 to 100 rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines eye and ear protection and a cleaning kit if you have one. We recommend wearing a hat, a full length shirt (no tank tops), and closed toe shoes.
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If you do not own a rifle, we have rentals available for $30 per class. Ammunition must be purchased and brought to this class.
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For further information please call Doug @ 951-290-0431
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Course Cost: $120
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CCW Shooting Test Preparation

This class will cover everything you need to successfully pass your CCW shooting test. We will teach you firearms safety, grip, stance, marksmanship, common weapon malfunctions (and how to fix them), reloads and one handed shooting. Shooting distances will go out to 15 yards.
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What you need to bring- your Handgun (unloaded and in a case), 100 rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines and eye/ear protection. We recommend wearing a hat, a full length shirt (no tank tops), and closed toe shoes.​
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For further information please call Doug @ 951-290-0431
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Course Cost: $120
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