CCW Gun Add-On & Requalification
Add a firearm to your permit or requalify — professional live-fire scoring for CCW updates and renewals
✓ CCW 2-Day Course
Complete training course with live-fire qualification
✓ CCW 1-Day Renewal Course
Renewal training and live-fire qualification
✓ CCW Firearm Additions
Qualify additional firearms for your permit
Gun Add-On & Requalification
Add a firearm to your permit or requalify with official scoring
Already hold a California CCW permit? Add a new firearm to your permit or requalify to keep an existing one current. Both paths use the same live-fire scoring protocol — 30 rounds at 3, 7, and 10 yards with an 80% hit-rate minimum. Our certified instructors provide professional guidance and immediate certification upon successful completion.
Qualification Standards
Must achieve 80% hit rate in vital zones (7-ring or higher) on B-27 silhouette targets at standard distances.
Duration
2-3 hours total. Includes setup, instruction, shooting rounds, and scoring.
Valid For
CCW initial permit or renewal application. Certificate valid for 12 months from test date.
All Firearms
Qualify with each firearm you intend to carry. Can test up to 5 firearms per session.
Add-On & Requalification Schedule
Reserve your gun add-on or requalification session
No sessions currently scheduled. Contact us to arrange a session.
What to Bring & Know
Firearms
- •Bring all firearms you wish to qualify with
- •Each must be in safe working condition
- •No rental firearms allowed for live-fire test
Ammunition
- •Minimum 60 rounds per firearm (80 rounds recommended)
- •Factory ammunition only (no reloads)
- •Must match firearm caliber
Safety Equipment
- •Eye protection (we provide loaners if needed)
- •Ear protection (we provide loaners if needed)
- •Proper footwear (closed-toe shoes required)
Documentation
- •Valid government-issued ID
- •Current or expired CCW permit (for renewal)
- •Or permit application receipt (for initial)
Important: Ammunition and firearms must be ready for inspection at check-in. No rental firearms allowed for qualification testing.
Test Process
Step-by-step qualification flow
1. Check-In & Safety Brief
Review safety rules, range procedures, and qualification requirements. Inspector verifies firearms and ammunition.
2. Preliminary Instruction
Certified instructor reviews shooting techniques, stance, sight picture, and trigger control.
3. Practice Rounds
Unlimited practice rounds at 3, 7, and 10-yard distances to familiarize with your firearms.
4. Qualification Shooting
Official shooting sequence: 10 rounds at 3 yards, 10 at 7 yards, 10 at 10 yards per firearm.
5. Scoring & Certification
Targets scored immediately. Pass with 80% hit rate (24 of 30 rounds). Certificate issued on-site.
Passing Criteria
What you need to achieve
Pass Requirement
- • 80% hit rate minimum
- • 24 of 30 rounds must hit vital zones
- • Vital zones: 7-ring or higher on B-27 target
- • Must qualify with each firearm listed on permit
Target Distance
- • 3 yards: 10 rounds
- • 7 yards: 10 rounds
- • 10 yards: 10 rounds
- • Total: 30 rounds per firearm
Did Not Pass on First Attempt?
Not everyone passes on their first attempt—that's normal! We offer retesting opportunities at a reduced fee. Many students benefit from additional practice time and return for successful certification.
Retesting Cost: Lower retesting fees available. Contact us for details.
Practice Sessions: Book a practice range session to improve your skills before retesting.