Training For Life

California CCW and firearms instruction serving the SF Bay Area

Training Courses

Personalized instruction, legal education, and practical skills for students who want to be confident—not merely compliant.

California CCW classroom setup

California CCW

Self-defense is more than pulling the trigger. Learn the other 90% you need to stay safe, including law, awareness, decision-making, emergency trauma care, and practical defensive skills.

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LEOSA pistol qualification target

LEOSA Qual

Annual HR218/LEOSA qualification using the California POST 832PC pistol qualification course of fire, with time to work on technique instead of only checking a box.

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Private firearms coaching

Private Coaching

One-on-one coaching to improve marksmanship, correct bad habits, learn new firearm manipulation techniques, or prepare for a course or qualification.

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California CCW

Designed to make you confident, not just compliant.

New Applicant

Two-day CCW course covering legal responsibilities, use-of-force decision-making, safe handling, defensive concepts, and live-fire qualification.

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Renewal Applicant

One-day renewal training for existing permit holders who need updated instruction, continued proficiency, and qualification.

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Add Firearm to CCW

Qualification course of fire for students adding or replacing a firearm on an existing California CCW permit.

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Counties Served

CCW training meets requirements for multiple Bay Area and Northern California issuing agencies.

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Gun Kraft CCW classroom

What you'll learn

Situational awareness De-escalation techniques California gun laws Use-of-force decisions Emergency trauma care Low-light techniques Malfunction drills Holster selection and draw Dry-fire routines ...and more
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Counties Served

Agency-specific CCW information and requirements change. Use the links below as starting points and confirm your issuing agency's current requirements.

HR218 LEOSA qualification

HR218 / LEOSA Annual Qualification

Gun Kraft offers annual LEOSA qualification using the California POST 832PC pistol qualification course of fire. Book a private session to qualify and work on techniques with a current POST firearms instructor.

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Private Coaching

Flexible one-on-one sessions based on what you want to learn or improve.

Handgun

Improve grip, sight management, trigger control, accuracy, manipulation, and qualification readiness.

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Rifle

Build a safe foundation, refine marksmanship, and work on practical firearm handling skills appropriate to your goals.

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Shotgun

Develop safe handling, recoil control, and practical use fundamentals in an individualized session.

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Meet Your Instructor

Knowledge is power, but words alone are not enough. Gun Kraft helps students expand firearm knowledge and skills through personalized training and hands-on practice.

Robin, Gun Kraft instructor

Meet Robin

Robin founded Gun Kraft with a simple philosophy: the student comes first. His goal is to help students build knowledge, confidence, and practical firearms skills through professional instruction and hands-on training.

Robin has spent the last twenty years working for a local law enforcement agency, where he serves as a firearms and use of force instructor. Even as a firearm instructor, Robin continues to attend classes to increase his proficiency and stay current on the latest training advances.

His teaching approach focuses on helping students understand the "why" behind the "how." Rather than simply teaching procedures, students learn the principles that allow them to make informed decisions and develop skills that fit their individual needs and goals.

Student Reviews

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Resources

Advice and articles on firearm law, training and gear.

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Training

Instructor selection, skill development, training mindset, and ways to keep improving beyond a basic range session.

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Gear

Practical equipment choices for CCW, training, dry practice, and getting started without buying unnecessary gear.