Upcoming Training Course(s)
DAY 1 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial
Course Date: Friday, September, 25th, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
DAY 2 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial/Renewals
& *Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Course*
Course Date: Saturday, September, 26th, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
DAY 1 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial
Course Date: Friday, October, 23rd, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
DAY 2 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial/Renewals
& *Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Course*
Course Date: Saturday, October, 24th, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
DAY 1 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial
Course Date: Friday, November, 20th, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
DAY 2 - Tuolumne County CCW Course: Initial/Renewals
& *Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Course*
Course Date: Saturday, November, 21st, 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Confidence Firearms Academy HQ - 16575 Brookview Drive, Sonora, Ca 95370
NO CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER! CLASSES WILL RESUME JANUARY 2027!!!
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Course Fees
Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW) - 2026
Initial Certification Course - $295.00
16 HOUR COURSE - 2 DAYS
DAY 1 - Course will cover, Firearms Laws and Regulations.
DAY 2 - Course will cover, Firearms Safe Handling Training
and Range Certification.
Renewal Course - $155.00
8 HOUR COURSE
(6-HOUR CLASSROOM, 2-HOUR RANGE)
B.S.I.S. Exposed Carry Course - 2026
Initial Certification Course - $230.00
16 HOUR COURSE - 2 DAYS
(DAY 1 - 8 HOURS CLASSROOM
DAY 2 - 8 HOURS AT THE RANGE)
Requalification Course - $110.00
2 HOUR COURSE - 1 DAY
(1 HOUR CLASSROOM, 1 HOUR AT THE RANGE)
Applicants seeking to apply for their Exposed Permit MUST have a valid guard card
and have completed the psychological assessment prior to applying!
Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit Course
Initial Certification Course - $165.00
4 HOUR COURSE - 1 DAY
(4HOURS CLASSROOM, NO LIVE FIRE REQUIRED.)
NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE CA CCW FOR THIS CERTIFICATION!
Utah CCW Processing Fee - $87.00
*MADE PAYABLE TO STATE OF UTAH B.C.I.
IN ADDITION TO THE INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE FEE*
Utah CCW Minimum Training Curriculum(click here!)
BY STUDYING THIS MATERIAL IT WILL BETTER PREPARE YOU FOR THIS CLASS
Basic Handgun Safety Course
Handgun 1 Training Course - $165.00
Firearm Safety Certificate
The Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) is a card that is required to purchase a handgun or long gun (rifle/shotgun) in California with some exceptions which are listed below. This is a self-study exam which must be proctored by a DOJ Certified Instructor. We offer this certification to anyone in need for a fee of $25.00. (CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT)
Certification Test - $25.00
The exam is 30 questions and you must score a of 70% in order to obtain a FSC which is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
Here is a link to the study guide: CLICK HERE FOR STUDY GUIDE.
Persons exempt from taking the exam to purchase a firearm:
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Special Weapons Permit Holder - X01
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Operation of Law Representative - X02
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Firearm Being Returned to the Owner - X03FFL
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Collector with COE when Purchasing C & R Firearms - X13
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Military - Active Duty - X21Military - Reserve - X22
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Military - Honorably Retired - X25
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Peace Officer - California - Active - X31
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Peace Officer - Federal - Active - X32
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Peace Officer - California - Honorably Retired - X33
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Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Holder - X41
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P.O.S.T. 832 PENAL CODE (Firearms) Training - X81
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Particular and Limited Authority Peace Officers - X91
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Law Enforcement Service Gun to Family Member - X95
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Valid Hunting License (Long Guns Only) - X98