LIVE-FIRE QUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTRUCTORS
CALIFORNIA CCW
QUALIFICATION
Below is a recommended of the Course Of Fire, completion standards and required equipment necessary for qualification. Please be aware that there is no warm-up shooting permitted prior to the qualification unless that time has been specifically added onto your reservation with prior notice. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or changes to your booking!
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT intended to be an instructional range session, and applicants are expected to
have received sufficient training and demonstrate proficiency in firearms safety & handling, basic marksmanship and safe drawing from concealment. If you have not received this kind of training (especially performing concealed holster draws), consider attending a CA CCW Qualification Prep Course before attempting the qualification. The instructor has the discretion to administer the live-fire qualification format according to your skills and firearms safety.
A Prep Course may be completed the same day, prior to your qualification reservation and will cover all necessary skills to complete the qualification.
*Completion of the Live-Fire Qualification, along with your RiversideCCWOnline.com Certificate of Completion will satisfy the requirements for issuing a California Non-Resident CCW. You MUST qualify with each firearm you will list on your CCW Permit. There is NO Roster for Non-Residents. No Extended Magazine Exemptions. 10 Round Magazine Capacity. No Threaded Barrels.
This is the same Course Of Fire for renewals. Renewals also require an 8-hour online course provided by RiversideCCWOnline.com
Range Liability Waiver – If required by instructor, please complete prior to your qualification at your earliest convenience.
COURSE OF FIRE OVERVIEW
Start at 45 foot line: Slow draw from concealment, SLOWLY firing 6 rounds within the 7 ring
–Recover, reload, reholster–
Move to 30 foot line: Repeat firing
–Recover, reload, reholster–
Move to 15 foot line: Repeat firing
Total round count per firearm: 18 rounds – recommend bringing 50 rounds per firearm
The course of fire is repeated for each firearm the applicant plans to associate with their permit. 3 firearms are included in the qualification, with an additional 3 available to add-on at an additional cost per firearm (maximum total of 6).
COMPLETION STANDARDS
Applicants must successfully hit at least 5 of the 6 rounds within the 7-ring or better
* See B-27 Target example. on the B-27 target provided for each distance.
Applicants who fail any portion will be given an opportunity to retest.
ANY safety violations or failure to follow range commands deemed unacceptable by the
Instructor or Rangemaster will result in an immediate failure of the qualification with no refund!
Current Driver’s License/ID: You MUST bring your current driver’s license to enter the range and complete the qualification. Digital versions are not acceptable
• Firearm(s): MUST be in safe working order and able to comply with California firearm law in its current configuration. No more than 6 firearms per person.
• Holster: MUST be designed specifically for the purpose of concealment and MUST be of Kydex or quality leather material (subject to Instructor’s discretion)
ABSOLUTELY NO pocket holsters, belly bands, SERPA, Techna clips, Sticky holsters or anything that does not adequately cover the trigger guard and maintain retention, or deforms in a way that compromises safety. A sturdy belt designed for concealed carry is recommended. If you are unsure whether or not your belt or holster are acceptable, please ask prior to the course. We will NOT make exceptions on the range!
Ammunition: MUST be factory new ammunition. No steelcore, incendiary or armor-piercing cartridges. Self defense ammo such as hollow points are acceptable but
not required. Minimum 50 ROUNDS per firearm is the recommended amount to bring.
We do NOT have ammunition we are able to provide and insufficient ammo will constitute a failed qualification.
• Personal Protective Equipment: YOU MUST provide your own eye and hearing protection that sufficiently protects the user’s ears but does not inhibit hearing range commands.
Electronic hearing protection is strongly encouraged.
• Other: MUST have closed-toed shoes. Low cut shirts, jackets and any clothing that interferes with safe draw of the firearm is not permitted. We HIGHLY recommend a hat,
sunscreen and comfortable clothes for the heat/sun. Snacks and drinks other than water are NOT permitted on the range.
NOTE: All applicant equipment is REQUIRED to be inspected by the Instructor/Range Master prior to qualification. Instructors/Rangemaster have the final say to determine
whether or not the equipment is safe and acceptable. Please ASK prior to qual day if you are unsure about your gear!
SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR ON-RANGE CALIFORNIA
NON-RESIDENT CCW LIVE-FIRE QUALIFICATION
OUTLINE FOR ON-RANGE CALIFORNIA NON-RESIDENT CCW LIVE-FIRE QUALIFICATION
1. INTRODUCTION
A) Instructor Intro
B) Student Intro -Background/Training
C) Safety Briefing – All firearms/mags should be UNLOADED at this point
D) Range Dimensions/Commands – I. Cease Fire II. Hot/Cold Range III. “Beep” IV. Load & make ready
E) Course of Fire – 45, 30, 15 feet – 6 rounds per station
F) Pass/Fail Standards – at least 5 in the 7-ring or better
G) Retest – at the end, only repeat of failed portion
H) Questions?
2. GEAR CHECK – Repeat with any additional guns AND/OR holsters
A) Firearms & Ammo – check safe & clear
B) Holsters/belt – do not create a safety risk
C) Clothing – look for any interfering shirts/pants/etc.
D) PPE – ensure range commands can be heard
E) Empty Gun Draw Demo – MANDATORY IF NEW STUDENT
3. PREP
A) FIREARMS UNLOADED AND CLEAR
B) Load ONLY 6 rounds in each mag
I. If revolver/no add’l mags, put ammo in pocket to reload
C) Move to firing line – explain range dimensions
D) Load & make ready first mag @ 45 foot line, SAFELY reholster
4. FIRING
A) SLOWLY DRAW AND FIRE 6 ROUNDS ON TARGET AT THE BEEP
B) When everyone is finished with each station, move to next position
C) Reload and carefully reholster
D) Repeat on 30 and 15 foot stations
5. AFTER ACTION
A) Unload and show clear
B) Score & photograph targets / Debrief
C) Instructor Scan QR Code Below. Firearm Verification and Registration. Next Steps.
B-27E-BLK
*See Completion Standards
At least 5 round per firearm within this area
RIVERSIDECCWONLINE.COM
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
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After completing your online certification course you must schedule your live-fire qualification with an instructor in your home state.
For help locating or scheduling please call us at 1-623-850-4134
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- Live-Fire Qualifications MUST be completed with NRA or USCCA Instructors with valid credentials. This form is for RiversideCCWOnline.com students and instructors only.
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- When you have passed your your Live-Fire Qualification your Instructor will scan this QR code and complete the online form listing the firearms that you qualified with and which will be listed on your CA CCW Permit. You and the instructor will receive a copy via email for your records and to upload with your application documentation.
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