Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Certification Course (Initial and Renewal)
Split Second Response provides CCW Permit certification (16-hours) and recertification (8-hours) courses for Contra Costa County residents only at this time. Our Concealed Carry Weapons Course satisfies the requirements mandated by California Senate Bill (SB) 2 concerning the training to secure a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW). This course will meet the requirements to earn your California permit and will enable legal concealed carry after petitioning with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s or your local Police department.
For residents of Contra Costa County, you must apply for your CCW permit online at the C.C.C. Sheriff's Department website, or through one of the following Police Departments based on where you live. For residents in Contra Costa County who do not live in one of the cities listed below, you apply through the Sheriff’s Department. Split Second Response is an approved CCW vendor for the Sheriff’s Department and the agencies highlighted in “red”:
• Antioch
• Brentwood
• Concord
• Martinez
• Pittsburg
• Pleasant Hill
• Richmond
• San Ramon
You can also register by clicking the following link to the Sheriff’s Department, and it will direct you to your proper local police department: Register for a permit online
Firearms Instruction for Beginners and Experienced Shooters in Oakley
At Split Second Response, we understand the vital importance of comprehensive firearms training. Our instructors have extensive experience in firearms instruction, with backgrounds in law enforcement and military service. Their expertise includes roles such as S.W.A.T. Officers, Infantry with combat experience, law enforcement range officers, and defensive tactics instructors.
The Advantages of Firearms Training are Endless
Enrolling in one of our firearms courses provides numerous benefits for individuals seeking self-defense or fundamental firearms training. Whether participating in our Beginners, Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW), or Advanced Pistol course, participants will learn effective firearm handling techniques with an emphasis on safety, proper technique, legal use of force, legal storage and transportation based on California law, and realistic training to address pertinent and inherent dangers and risks. This training ensures individuals can manage and navigate various situations in a responsible, safe, and ethical manner.
