San Jose PD CCW

Some things to help you prepare for class

When Can You Train

You should not get training from an approved vendor until after you have been notified by San Jose PD that your CCW application has been approved. They will reject any training (even if done by an approved CCW vendor) if taken before you are approved. Once you have been approved make sure you get training from an approved CCW vendor. Gun Kraft is an approved San Jose PD CCW vendor.

Class Location and Times

Classes are taught at San Leandro Rifle & Pistol Range at 3001 Davis St. The range opens at 9am but please be outside the front gate by 8:50am. Parking is limited so I will let students in early to double-park in the far left corner of the parking lot to leave more room for regular patrons.

All classes start on the range from 9am-12pm. Saturday classes have a one hour break for lunch, followed by classroom instruction from 1-6pm. Please bring a bag lunch to Sunday classes. The range closes at 5pm so we will have a working lunch and start classroom instruction immediately after range from 12-5pm.

Allowed Pistols and Modifications

The firearm must be a handgun that is registered to the student in the state of California. “AR Pistol” platforms and similar handgun styles are prohibited. The handgun must be capable of being concealed upon a person or within a reasonably sized bag/purse. There are no caliber restrictions. Adjusting the trigger pull or adding laser sights is prohibited.

Range Qualification

Holsters draw is not part of the qualification. Applicants must qualify with each firearm they intend to list on their CCW permit. A standard NRA B-27 target is used. Passing score is 70% of hits inside the 7-ring at each distance. There is no time limit and you have two attempts to pass. Private coaching is available if you have difficulty meeting the requirements.

	First Pistol	Second Pistol
Yards	Rounds	Rounds
7	24	10
5	24	10
3	24	0

 

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 two) and at least two magazines per pistol
• 100 rounds per pistol for qual plus 200 rounds for training (ex: if you have two pistols that is 300 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.

The new applicant CCW two day course fee is $325.

The renewal CCW four hour course fee is $125.

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