Most Frequently 
Asked Questions

FAQ'S

Do I qualify for a CCW permit in Riverside County?

You must be a resident of Riverside County and at least 21 years of age.

Do I qualify for a CCW permit in San Bernardino County?

To qualify for a San Bernardino County CCW, you must be a full-time resident, at least 21 years old, and not have any disqualifying factors such as open criminal cases, felony convictions, or active probations. You'll also need valid identification, a registered gun in California, and must complete a mandated firearms safety and training course. 
 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Residency and Age:
  • You must be a full-time resident of San Bernardino County.
  • You must be at least 21 years old. 
     
2. Background and Eligibility:
  • You must not have any open criminal cases or pending citations. 
     
  • You must not have any felony convictions or specified misdemeanors. 
     
  • You must not be on active probation. 
     
  • You must be of good moral character. 
     
  • You must meet residence requirements, which can be verified by voter registration, property tax exemption, or other evidence of long-term presence in the county. 
     
3. Firearms and Training:
  • You must own and have a gun that is registered in California. 
     
  • New CCW applicants must complete a 16-hour in-person training course, including a written test and range qualification. 
     
  • Renewal applicants must complete an 8-hour training course. 
     
4. Documentation:
  • You'll need valid identification, such as a California driver's license or ID. 
     
  • You may also need to provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill in your name or a property tax bill. 
     
  • You may need to provide your birth certificate or naturalization papers. 
     
  • You may need to provide a copy of your military discharge (DD214). 
     
  • You may need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree if applicable. 
     
5. Additional Information:
  • The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department website provides more detailed information on the CCW application process, including application forms, instructions, and fees. 
     
  • The application process is typically an online process that can take 90-120 days to complete. 

Do I need my own firearm?

For the Basic Firearms Intro, and any of the NRA Courses, NO. However, if you have one you'd like to shoot, please bring it, UNLOADED and in a locked case.

For any of the CCW courses, you must bring your own registered firearm(s) (registered in your name - not your spouse), UNLOADED, and in a locked case. A limit of 6 of your own firearms are allowed with you in class for your CCW.

Can children attend the courses and what age must they be?

Children ages 12 and above are welcome to attend the Basic Firearms Intro Course when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What range(s) do you conduct your qualifications on?

We conduct our weekly NRA Basic Courses and CCW Modifications at;

Riverside Magnum Range
12391 Samson Ave, Suite O
Riverside, CA 92503

The administrative/classroom portion of our CCW Courses are conducted at our facility and the range portion is conducted at;

Raahauge's Shooting Sports
14995 River Road
Corona, California 92880

What would prohibit me from training with you

What would prohibit me from training with you?

Prohibited persons (persons not otherwise legally allowed to possess or own a firearm) are banned from taking any firearms training of any kind. 
 
What makes me a prohibited person?  A baseline is provided in the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922, generally prohibiting the sale of firearms to any person who:
  • Has a felony conviction of any kind
  • Has been convicted of, or is under indictment for, a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
  • Is a fugitive from justice
  • Is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance, including marijuana (even though certain states have legalized the use of medical and recreational marijuana, it remains illegal under federal law. Therefore, A.T.F. considers people who use marijuana legally under state law unlawful users of a controlled substance)
  • Is underage (although persons under the age of 21 can, in some instances, be issued a CCW)  Call with questions on eligibility.
  • Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution
  • Is unlawfully in the United States or has been admitted to the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa
  • Has been dishonorably discharged from the military
  • Has renounced their U.S. citizenship
  • Has been convicted of a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence 
  • Is subject to a court order restraining them from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner, his or her child, or a child of a partner. This includes, engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to them or their child. 
We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol and drug use around firearms. Anyone that presents themselves for any of the courses showing clear signs of intoxication or disorientation will be asked to leave.  The odor of alcohol or marijuana on a person is enough to deny firearms training.

What if I need to reschedule or cancel my upcoming class?

If you've signed up for a firearms course on our website, you are able to reschedule or cancel your upcoming class at least 48 hours prior to the start of the course. In order to reschedule and choose a date and time that best works for you or cancel, please send us an email which includes your original course date and the course date that you'd like to attend.  We'd be happy to accommodate you.

If you reschedule, your deposit will move to the class you choose. If you cancel, within the allotted time, you will receive a refund. No shows, without notification at least 24 hours prior, forfeit their deposit.  We will consider emergency cancellations on a case-by-case basis.  We shoot in all weather conditions.  Rain, wind, and heat.  In the event that the rain or wind are extreme, we will reschedule or cancel and provide refunds.  We do not cancel for heat.

Please note: You may only reschedule or cancel twice. Future attempts to reschedule or cancel will result in being prohibited from attending our classes.

How Can I Get My California Non-Resident CCW Permit?

As of April 24, 2025 Non-Residents are now able to apply for a California CCW Permit. Our Blended Learning Program makes it convenient for people to take an Online Course, then complete the Live Firearm Qualification either in California at our Riverside Facility, In Arizona or in your home state with one of our vetted CCW Instructors. To learn more please click  https://riversideccwonline.com  for more information.

How do I complete the Live-Fire Qualification for My Non-Resident CCW?

Non-Residents can complete the live-fire qualification at one of our approved instructors after completing our online course. Detailed instructions for qualification will be supplied to you during the online course and we can assist you with scheduling for our Riverside facility, in several locations in Arizona and Nevada and also refer you to instructors in our nationwide network. We have standardized the qualification and firearms registrations processes so it is convenient and efficient for the student and instructor. Please click here https://riversideccwonline.com for more information.

Do I qualify for a San Bernardino County CCW?

To qualify for a San Bernardino County CCW, you must be a full-time resident, at least 21 years old, and not have any disqualifying factors such as open criminal cases, felony convictions, or active probations. You'll also need valid identification, a registered gun in California, and must complete a mandated firearms safety and training course.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Residency and Age:
You must be a full-time resident of San Bernardino County.
You must be at least 21 years old.

2. Background and Eligibility:

You must not have any open criminal cases or pending citations.
You must not have any felony convictions or specified misdemeanors.
You must not be on active probation.
You must be of good moral character.
You must meet residence requirements, which can be verified by voter registration, property tax exemption, or other evidence of long-term presence in the county.

3. Firearms and Training:

You must own and have a gun that is registered in California.
New CCW applicants must complete a 16-hour in-person training course, including a written test and range qualification.
Renewal applicants must complete an 8-hour training course.

4. Documentation:

You'll need valid identification, such as a California driver's license or ID.
You may also need to provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill in your name or a property tax bill.
You may need to provide your birth certificate or naturalization papers.
You may need to provide a copy of your military discharge (DD214).
You may need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree if applicable.

5. Additional Information:

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department website provides more detailed information on the CCW application process, including application forms, instructions, and fees.
The application process is typically an online process that can take 90-120 days to complete.

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