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Your Next CCW Weekend Is July 10 and 11. Online Works Too.
Whether you are getting your first permit or renewing, your next full Initial and Renewal weekend is almost here: Friday, July 10 in the classroom and Saturday, July 11 on the range.
Can’t give up a full weekend? Initial and Renewal students can knock out the classroom hours online, at your own pace, then just show up for your range day.
Busy schedule? Shift work? Kids’ activities? No problem.
Prefer learning in person, outdoors? No problem.
Prefer a classroom setting? No problem.
CCWUSA has flexible training options to support your learning style AND your busy work and family life.
For Initial CCW permit applications, we offer IN-PERSON, BLENDED, and ONLINE course options.
For CCW Permit Renewals, we offer IN-PERSON OUTDOOR, IN-PERSON INDOOR, and ONLINE options.
Private Training Available
Prefer one-on-one coaching or a small private group? Our Private Firearms Training is built around your schedule and your skill level.
Train private indoor lessons in Kearny Mesa, or book a private group session outdoors in Escondido or Alpine. It is one of the best ways to invest in your family’s safety and skills.
Email us with a few days and times that work for you and how many people will attend. Bill will follow up personally to confirm your custom session.
In the Community: Two Worth Your Time
Watch: A Local San Diegan Just Changed Concealed Carry Nationwide.
Alan Beck, the San Diego attorney who argued and won Wolford, breaks down exactly what the “vampire rule” ruling changes and what it means for California carriers. Worth your time. Watch the segment.
Go: SDCGO Movie Night, “Young Washington.”
Bring the family out with San Diego County Gun Owners for a screening of “Young Washington,” Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 to 9:00PM. A great night out with the local 2A community. Get your tickets.
This Week’s 2A News in One Place
The Supreme Court just reshaped concealed carry, Newsom is already plotting his “sensitive places” workaround, and a Virginia gun ban got blocked in court, all in the last seven days. Joe Drammissi’s Weekly Roundup pulls together the stories you probably missed, so you can catch up in one quick, sharp read. Catch this week’s roundup.
July Classes
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 – 4:00PM
Indoors @ The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY NOT A CCW CLASS
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pay at the Range
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026 – 8:00AM
INDOOR CLASSROOM ONLY IN LA MESA
CONCEALED CARRY INITIAL, RENEWAL, AND DAY-1 OF THE 16-HOUR CLASS
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pre-Pay $249 with Zelle or Web Checkout | Clover
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 – 8:00AM
OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pre-Pay $299 with Zelle or Web Checkout | Clover
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 – 8:00AM
OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ALPINE
8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pre-Pay $299 with Zelle or Web Checkout | Clover
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 – 8:30AM
Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
CONCEALED CARRY DAY-ONE 8-HOUR CLASS FOR 16-HOUR APPLICANTS (NOT A RANGE CLASS)
Use this link to register: California Concealed Carry (CCW) Initial, Day 1 | USCCA Training
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 – 8:30AM
Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
CONCEALED CARRY 8-HOUR RENEWAL CLASS (SEPARATE RANGE QUAL)
Use this link to register: California Concealed Carry (CCW) Initial, Day 1 | USCCA Training
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 – 4:00PM
Indoors @ The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY NOT A CCW CLASS
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pay at the Range
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 – 8:00AM
OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
Register here: Signup! CCW USA Pre-Pay $299 with Zelle or Web Checkout | Clover
See the full schedule at ccwusa.com/schedule
See you on the range!
Bill Desy
CCW USA
Training is much more than meeting an arbitrary minimum standard. – Bill Desy
