City of Riverside
For students seeking to obtain a CCW license through the Riverside Police Department
For more infomation on the process and application, please visit
Riverside Police Dept CCW Permit
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Initial CCW Training & Qualification
$300 + $20 range fee.​
16-hour course (includes classroom and range qualification time)
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The Initial Concealed Carry Weapons Training Course offered by Right 2 Bear in Riverside is a comprehensive 16 hour course. Our 2 day program is designed to meet the requirements for issuance of an initial California Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW) by the Riverside Police Department in the city of Riverside, CA.​
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Applicants must complete the entire 2 day course and pass the Initial Shooting Qualification for all firearms on their CCW. Students may have a maximum of six firearms listed on their CCW.
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THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION. YOU MUST STILL COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE OR AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE.
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Course Overview
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Pistol Fundamentals
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CA Gun Laws
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Mindset
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Methods of Concealed Carry
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Principles of Concealed Carry
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Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry
Class Requirements:
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​​Handguns to be added to CCW Permit (MAXIMUM OF 6). There will be a $5 charge for each gun after the first 2.
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Modifications are not recommended; Red-dot optics are OK
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Ammunition: 18 rounds per handgun (no steel cased)
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Holster- Inside or Outside the waistband​ OK (kydex holsters recommended)
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NO ankle holsters, shoulder holsters, serpa holsters, or pocket holsters
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Gun Belt - Leather or Nylon​
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2 Magazines (minimum)
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Appropriate Range Attire
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*ALL FIREARMS MUST BE LOCKED IN A SECURED CONTAINER.
**PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO CLASS WITH A LOADED AND/OR CONCEALED WEAPON.
***DOUBLE-CHECK THAT YOUR FIREARMS ARE UNLOADED PRIOR TO ARRIVING AND CHECK THEM IN AT REGISTRATION.​​
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Qualifications:
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6 shots (or max capacity) at distances of 15, 10, and 7 yards each
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Must score at least 70% on a standard B-27 target with each handgun
​Upon successful completion of the Shooting Qualification Test, students will be issued a qualification form.
Section Title
Renewal for CCW Training & Qualification
$175 + $20 range fee.
8-hour course (includes classroom and range qualification time)
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All students requesting to renew a current California CCW must complete a short classroom lesson that includes:
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Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry
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After Action Drills
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Engaging the target
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Re-holstering
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Shooting test
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All renewal students:
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Must pass the Renewal Shooting Test for all firearms currently on their CCW
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Must pass the Initial Shooting Test for any firearms that are not currently on their CCW
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May have a maximum of six (6) firearms listed on their CCW​​
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Class Requirements:
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Handguns to be added to CCW (MAXIMUM OF 6)
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Modifications are not recommended; Red-dot optics are OK
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Ammunition: 18 rounds minimum per handgun (no steel cased)
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Holster- Inside or Outside the waistband​ OK (kydex holsters recommended)
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NO ankle holsters, shoulder holsters, serpa holsters, or pocket holsters
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Gun Belt - Leather or Nylon​
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2 Magazines (minimum)
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Appropriate Range Attire
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Upon successful completion of the Shooting Qualification Test, students will be issued a qualification form.
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ADD-ONS available by appointment, please visit out CCW section