List Of Classes
"Confidence comes from discipline and training."
– Robert Kiyosaki
"It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained."
– Queen Elizabeth II
"You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset."
– Tom Hopkins
"You can work really hard, but if you're not training in the right way you're not going to improve and get to the level that you want to."
– Michael Chang
"It's all about training smart."
– Tyson Gay
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows."
– Ralph Marston
"The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare."
– Bobby Knight
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
– C. S. Lewis
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
– Benjamin Franklin
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
– Henry David Thoreau
Some things to help you prepare for class
When Can You Train
San Joaquin Sheriff's Office does not explictly state this, but you should not get training from an approved vendor until after you have been notified by them that your CCW application has been approved and you should seek training. Once you have been approved make sure you get training from an approved CCW vendor. Gun Kraft is an approved San Joaquin Sheriff's Office CCW vendor.
Class Location and Times
Classes are taught at Elite Armory Plus in Tracy. The range is located at 7601 Eleventh St. Each day starts from 10am-12pm on the range followed by an hour break for lunch.
Allowed Pistols and Modifications
You may have up to three firearms on your permit. San Joaquin Sheriff's Office allows any legal modifications you want to your firearm.
Holsters Not Required
We will teach you how to draw from the holster on the first day using our equipment. If you have not been taught how to draw I discourage you from trying to learn on your own beforehand. There is a good chance you will pick up some bad habits in doing so. It takes relatively few repetitions to form a habit (muscle memory) but once you do it takes more repetitions to change it. Holster draws aren't complex but I'd rather teach you the right way to begin with than spend time fixing bad habits.
Range Qualification
Holsters draw is not part of the qualification. Applicants must qualify with each firearm they intend to list on their CCW permit. The target is 12"x16". Passing score is 80% (24 of 30 rounds) inside the target. There is no time limit and you have two attempts to pass. Private coaching is available if you have difficulty meeting the requirements.
Yards |
Rounds |
|---|---|
10 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
1.5 |
5 |
What to Bring, Saturday (New applicants)
- One pistol and four magazines
- 100 rounds of ammunition for training
- Eye/ear protection. We use earbud radio receivers on the range, so over the ear muffs are recommended. However you can use in-ear protection if you prefer and forego the receiver.
- Gov't issued ID (eg. driver's license)
- Snacks and drinks. We will break for lunch.
What to Bring, Sunday (New applicants and renewals)
- The pistol(s) you will list on your CCW (up to three) and four magazines per pistol. Why at least four? After class you should have two loaded with your defensive rounds and at least two for practice.
- 60 rounds per pistol for qual plus 100 rounds for training. (Ex: if you have two pistols of the same caliber that is 250 rounds total. If they are diferent calibers then 100 rounds for one and 200 rounds for the other.)
- Eye/ear protection. We use earbud radio receivers on the range, so over the ear muffs are recommended. However you can use in-ear protection if you prefer and forego the receiver.
- Gov't issued ID (eg. driver's license)
- Snacks and drinks. We will break for lunch.
The new applicant CCW two day course fee is $325.
The renewal CCW four hour course fee is $125.