RENEWAL CCW Firearm Concealed Carry Permit

Los Angeles County APPROVED


January 12th

Course Structure

This is an 8-hour course Classroom & Range Qualification:

Lesson 1: California DOJ Firearms Safety: 1 Hour

Lesson 2: California Prohibited Locations for Firearms: 1 Hour

Lesson 3: California Laws & Regulations 30 minutes

Lesson 4: Use of Force / Self Defense / Deadly Force: 1 Hour

Lesson 5: Mental Health and Mental Health Resources 1 Hour

Lesson 6: Dry-Fire / Unholstering drills from Concealment: 30 minutes

Lesson 7: Final Exam 1 Hour

Range Portion 2 hours

What Do You Get?

Includes:

  • Los Angeles County CCW RENEWAL Certificate of Completion
  • Approved Required Range Sheet Qualification to turn in for your Renewal
  • Fulfillment of the Training Requirements for a RENEWAL CCW Permit
  • Training Materials



When & Where:

Location:

6400 E. Washington Blvd

Commerce, CA 90040


📆Day 1: Monday - January 12th

⏰8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Classroom Portion and Range portion at Insight Shooting Range)

📍Public Safety Institute: 6400 E. Washington Blvd- Commerce CA 90040



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Range Qualification


LASD Standardized Course of Fire for Certification

• Target: NRA standard B-27 target

• Round Count: 72


Course of Fire:

• 24 rounds fired without time limitation at each of the three specified distances.

• Firing Distance: 3 yards, 5 yards, 7 yards

• Minimum passing score: 70% of rounds fired at each distance (17 of 24 rounds) must score within the 7-ring of the B-27 target.


Other requirements:

• The student shall be required to safely load, unload, and reload their handgun during the course of fire.


NOTE:

Initial Qualification is for one (1) handgun assigned to CCW permit.

You can have a total of 3 handguns assigned to your CCW permit.

YOU MUST qualify with total of 72 rounds as the initial course of fire per handgun on your permit.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Your Personal Handgun you will Conceal Carry.

  • The Firearm MUST BE REGISTERED TO YOU!
  • MUST BRING your registered firearm(s) to class.
  • Maximum 3 guns only. MUST BRING ALL GUNS DAY 1 that you want on your CCW permit.
  • (NO AMMUNITION IN CLASS, UNLOADED MAGAZINES)
  • Inside the Waiste or Outside the Waiste Holster for your Handgun
  • 3 Magazines per handgun
  • 1 conceal carry magazine holder (3 magazine pouch)
  • 72 rounds per handgun to qualify.
  • Eye and Ear Protection
  • Open Front (Shirt with buttons/zipper on front, or similar set up) AND Closed front Concealed carry garment


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Your Instructor


Mr. Martin
Mr. Martin

Lead Firearms & CCW Instructor

Public Safety Institute

When you step onto the range or into the classroom with me, you’re not just taking a course — you’re training under real-world leadership, proven experience, and mission-driven instruction.

I bring over 30 years of operational experience in the criminal justice and public safety arena, forged through military service, law enforcement, and decades of instructor leadership. I am a former U.S. Marine (Infantry & Embassy Duty), Police Academy Graduate, Advanced Patrol Officer, and former Police Officer with extensive street-level experience in patrol operations, arrests, vehicle stops, investigations, drug enforcement, and officer-safety tactics.

I’ve lived the job. I understand the consequences. And I teach accordingly.

As an NRA Training Counselor, POST-certified Firearms Instructor, and State-approved CCW and BSIS instructor, I have trained and certified hundreds of civilians, security professionals, and public safety personnel, ensuring they are not only compliant — but competent, confident, and prepared.

I previously directed a Criminal Justice Program at the college level, guiding hundreds of students into careers in law enforcement, security, corrections, and public safety. My instructional style blends discipline, clarity, biomechanics, and accountability, breaking complex skills into repeatable systems that work under pressure — not just on paper.

Credentials & Certifications

  • NRA Training Counselor
  • CA POST Police Officer Firearms Instructor
  • NRA Law Enforcement Firearms & Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside & Outside the Home Instructor
  • SIG SAUER Pistol-Mounted Optics Instructor
  • Los Angeles County CCW Training Provider
  • California DOJ Approved CCW Instructor
  • California DOJ Approved Firearms Instructor
  • BSIS Licensed Firearms Instructor
  • BSIS Licensed Baton Instructor
  • Police Academy Graduate
  • Advanced Patrol Officer Graduate

Whether you are pursuing your Guard Card, CCW, or Instructor Certification, you will train under structured doctrine, tested techniques, and real-world application — not shortcuts or watered-down material.

This is professional training for serious students.

Semper Fi.


Frequently Asked Questions


Is this RENEWAL CCW Course approved?
Yes! Public Safety Institute is a Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) APPROVED Training Provider!
What do I get after the CCW Course?
You will receive the REQUIRED official RENEWAL Certificate of Completion and an LASD Shooting Standards Form documenting your RENEWAL CCW training that you must turn in during your RENEWAL CCW permit application process.
What are the Requirements?
Be 21 years of age. NO Felonies - NO Domestic Violence Convictions - NO Current Restraining Orders - Minimum U.S Resident - NOT be prohibited from buying a handgun.
What Materials or Equipment do I need?
Bring your government issued ID or Driver's License. Note Taking gear (note pad, pen, pencil). Must bring YOUR OWN registered handgun. You can bring up to 3 handguns for your permit. Bring total of 72 rounds per handgun for live fire qualification. Bring eye and ear protection if you have it. Bring an Inside The Waiste (IWB) or Outside The Waiste (OWB) Concealed holster for each handgun you are brining. Bring 3 magazines per handgun with minimum a Double Magazine pouch. Bring OPEN FRONT and CLOSED FRONT concealed carry garment(s).
What is the Dress Code?
CLOSED Toes shoes, NO SANDALS, CROCKS or similar shoes! NO SHORTS. Wear long pants, comfortable shirt, MUST BRING A CONCEALED CARRY GARMENT such as button up shirt AND T-Shirt.
How many handguns can I have on my CCW permit?
Los Angeles county authorizes up to 3 handguns on your permit. The course fee includes one (1) handgun on your permit. There is NO Additional cost to have three calibers on your permit.
Do I have to be Pre-Approved by the Los Angeles Sherriff Department prior to attending the CCW course?
It is highly recommended that are you pre-approved because of the long processing times. However, you can still attend and get the Certificate of Completion as required and if the application process takes longer than 1 year you will have to take the CCW course again.
Where is the classroom portion taking place at?
November 23rd - Sunday 8am-5pm Classroom
Where is the Live-Fire Range portion taking place at?
Insight Shooting Range 17020 Alburtis Ave Artesia, CA 90701 We will be going to the range same day.
Refunds & Cancellation Policies?
All of our classes/packages, and courses are final, no cancellations allowed, and no refunds issued once enrolled in any course(s), class(es), or any of our training programs. If you miss your scheduled class, you can always re-schedule for the next available class or Transfer the course to another person.
Range fees:
The cost is about $50-75 paid at the range.

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