List Of Classes
"Confidence comes from discipline and training."
– Robert Kiyosaki
"It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained."
– Queen Elizabeth II
"You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset."
– Tom Hopkins
"You can work really hard, but if you're not training in the right way you're not going to improve and get to the level that you want to."
– Michael Chang
"It's all about training smart."
– Tyson Gay
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows."
– Ralph Marston
"The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare."
– Bobby Knight
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
– C. S. Lewis
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
– Benjamin Franklin
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
– Henry David Thoreau
Some things to help you prepare for class
When Can You Train
San Joaquin Sheriff's Office does not explictly state this, but you should not get training from an approved vendor until after you have been notified by them that your CCW application has been approved and you should seek training. Once you have been approved make sure you get training from an approved CCW vendor. Gun Kraft is an approved San Joaquin Sheriff's Office CCW vendor.
Class Location and Times
Classes are taught at Elite Armory Plus in Tracy. The range is located at 7601 Eleventh St. Each day starts from 10am-12pm on the range followed by an hour break for lunch. New applicant classes then continue from 1 -7pm. Renewal classes continue from 1-3pm.
Allowed Pistols and Modifications
I am not aware of any specific pistol restrictions by make, model or caliber. San Joaquin Sheriff's Office allows modifications to sights and grips only. Slides may be milled to mount red dot sights. No other modifications are allowed.
Range Qualification
Holsters draw is not part of the qualification. Applicants must qualify with each firearm they intend to list on their CCW permit. The target is 12"x16". Passing score is 80% (24 of 30 rounds) inside the target. There is no time limit and you have two attempts to pass. Private coaching is available if you have difficulty meeting the requirements.
Yards |
Rounds |
|---|---|
10 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
1.5 |
5 |
What to Bring (New Applicants, Day 1)
- One pistol, two magazines and a mag pouch
- 200 rounds of ammunition for training
- Eye/ear protection. We use earbud radio receivers on the range, so over the ear muffs are recommended. However you can use in-ear protection if you prefer and forego the receiver.
- Gov't issued ID (eg. driver's license)
- Snacks and drinks. We will break for lunch.
What to Bring (New Applicants, Day 2 and CCW Renewals)
- The pistol(s) you will list on your CCW (up to three) and two magazines per pistol
- 30-60 rounds per pistol for qual plus 100 rounds for training (ex: if you have two pistols that is 160-220 rounds total)
- Eye/ear protection. We use earbud radio receivers on the range, so over the ear muffs are recommended. However you can use in-ear protection if you prefer and forego the receiver.
- Gov't issued ID (eg. driver's license)
- Snacks and drinks. We will break for lunch.
Please Don't Buy a Holster (Yet)
We will teach you how to draw from the holster and provide all needed equipment to do so. If you have not been taught how to draw I discourage you from trying to learn on your own beforehand. There is a good chance you will pick up some bad habits in doing so. It takes relatively few repetitions to form a habit (muscle memory) but once you do it takes more repetitions to change it. Holster draws aren't complex but I'd rather teach you the right way to begin with than spend time fixing bad habits. This also gives you the opportunity to try different holsters before buying your own, possibly saving you from buying one you later regret.
Student reviews:
- "I really wasn't looking forward to the fact that 12/16 hours were going to be spent in the classroom and I would worry about having to stay awake. Man, was I wrong! Robin kept us very engaged with the combination of videos, demos, and hands on learning. The 16 hours flew by and actually left me wanting for more. If you're thinking about taking your CCW cert, I HIGHLY recommend Gun Kraft!"
- "16 hrs sound like a long time, but after the class I immediately felt that I learned so much and wanted to learn more. Kept the class very engaged. Robin explained the why behind everything when he gave his best opinion. I was never tired or bored. All great information. His presentation and hands on tools and instructions were more than I expected."
- "The class was truly excellent, very complete and presented in a logical fashion way that made it easy to understand and retain. This was an absolutely amazing course."
- "I found myself very engaged every minute of the class. This is not a death by powerpoint type of block of instruction, but a highly hands-on class. I would highly recommend taking this course and I will definitely take my CCW renewal through Gun Kraft."
The new applicant CCW two day course fee is $325.
The renewal CCW four hour course fee is $125.