Competition Shooting Lab 101
2026-08-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Personal Protection Academy — 9301-9681 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, 92059
Learn the rules and scoring of USPSA to make you a superior & safer competitor. Focus on the things which set you up for success: draw, grip, trigger press, target transitions, reloads & gear set up.
The shooting range is near Pala on private property east of the 15 just south of the 76. Exact directions will be provided before the event. We will meet near Pala Rey Produce before the class & caravan 2 minutes to the range. THE CLASS IS NOT HELD IN MURRIETA. THAT IS THE LOCATION OF OUR OFFICE.
A deep dive into USPSA competitive shooting for new and experienced competitors.
These courses will be taught by an instructor who has the following experience: USPSA Certified Range Officer USPSA National Championships, three times Competes in three USPSA divisions; Carry Optics (red dot), Limited (iron sights), and PCC (pistol caliber carbine)
It is not mandatory to take the two Competition Shooting Lab classes in order; however, it is highly encouraged. Facilities are rustic. Be prepared for nature calls. Bring a chair, snacks & water. ​ Iron sights, optics & PCCs are welcome. Competition belts are not mandatory. Holsters, lots of magazines, magazine pouches, speed loaders & 300 rounds of ammunition are required. PCCs must be in rifle bags. Keep all guns stored until instructed.
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CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY
2026-08-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Indoors, The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
NOT A CCW CLASS
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CONCEALED CARRY DAY-ONE 8-HOUR CLASS FOR 16-HOUR APPLICANTS
2026-08-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
NOT A RANGE CLASS
Use this link to register for the first 8-Hour CCW Training Course: California Concealed Carry (CCW) Initial, Day 1 | USCCA Training (usconcealedcarry.com)
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CONCEALED CARRY 8-HOUR RENEWAL CLASS
2026-08-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
SEPARATE RANGE QUAL – Renewal Students have a separate Range Qualification indoors on Monday Nights See Schedule for dates
Use this link to register for the first 8-Hour CCW Training Course: California Concealed Carry (CCW) Initial, Day 1 | USCCA Training (usconcealedcarry.com)
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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-08-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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San Diego/Riverside Counties 16hr CCW Class
2026-08-22 08:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00 | Pala Shooting Range — 35402 Henderson Rd, Pala, CA, 92059
As of Jan 1, 2024 CA CCW applicants now require 16hrs of training to receive their CCW Permit. This 2 day class satisfies this requirement.
Day 1 is spent in the classroom Day 2 is a combination of classroom and range time followed by a qualification with the firearms you wish to have on your permit.
Upon completion of the class you will receive a completion certificate that you can submit to the Sheriff to receive you permit.
Students will be provided with their own copy of USCCA’s “Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals”
Price includes Range fees, and all weapons you wish to qualify with. No extra charge for multiple weapons.
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Concealed Carry Range Qualification
2026-08-23 07:40 - 11:00 | Pala Shooting Range — 35402 Henderson Road, Pala, CA, 92058
This class is for those students who have completed their 16HR Initial or 8HR renewal online and who need to complete the live fire portion of the class. Online Completion certificate is required to sign up.
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San Diego/Riverside 8hr CCW Renewal Course
2026-08-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Pala Shooting Range — 35402 Henderson Road, pala, CA, 92059
If it is time to renew your current/expiring CCW permit the applicant is required to attend a CCW refresher training course. You can attend the 8hr CCW Renewal Class up to 90 days prior to your expiration date. This class meets the San Diego and Riverside Counties requirements for your Concealed Carry Permit renewal.
The class is divided into classroom instruction on the Laws that all CCW holders should be aware of, interaction with law enforcement, legal locations of where you can and cannot Concealed Carry, concealed carry techniques.
Following the in class instruction period you will be scheduled to perform the on range qualification course of fire with each weapon listed on your permit (you must qualify with every weapon you listed on your permit).
Price includes all range fees, and all firearms.
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Glock Armorer’s Introduction
2026-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Personal Protection Academy LLC — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This class is taught by a Glock Certified Advanced Armorer and will teach you how to strip your Glock down to the 34 individual parts. You will learn to clean, repair, and replace parts in your Glock. Bring your Glock, an empty magazine, several small punches, a flashlight, a small flathead screwdriver, a rag or mat, and safety glasses. A Glock Armorer’s Tool, blue thread lock, and a Glock front sight tool are recommended.
NO CLEANING CHEMICALS OR AMMUNITION ARE ALOWED IN THE CLASSROOM. YOUR GLOCK MUST BE IN A SECURED CASE WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING THE BUILDING.
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AR-15 301: Advanced
2026-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Mike Raahauge Shooting — 14995 River Road, Eastvale, CA, 92880
This is not a beginner course. No matter your level of experience, we encourage you to take our 201 course first.
Learn transition to pistol, shooting from cover, and precision shooting.
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​Defensive Pistol 301: Advanced Gunfighting
2026-09-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3149 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
You will work on moving and shooting, using cover and concealment, non-traditional shooting platforms and engaging multiple targets.
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NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Instructor
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
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CONCEALED CARRY INITIAL, RENEWAL, AND DAY-1 OF THE 16-HOUR CLASS
2026-09-11 08:00 - 10:00 | INDOOR CLASSROOM ONLY IN LA MESA
Renewal students have a separate Range Qualification indoors on Monday Nights See Schedule for dates
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AR-15 Armorer's Introduction
2026-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Personal Protection Academy LLC — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This class is taught by a Colt Certified AR Armorer and will teach you how to strip your AR down to the individual parts. You will learn to clean, repair, and replace parts in your AR. Bring your AR, a rag, an empty magazine, and a basic AR armorer’s tool kit.
NO CLEANING CHEMICALS OR AMMUNITION ARE ALOWED IN THE CLASSROOM. YOUR AR MUST BE IN A SECURED CASE WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING THE BUILDING.
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Competition Shooting Lab 201
2026-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 9301-9681 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, 92059
Deep dive on USPSA rules & techniques. Shoot numerous actual stages. Receive scores & critique & shoot ’em again. Learn stage planning & execution.
The shooting range is near Pala on private property east of the 15 just south of the 76. Exact directions will be provided before the event. We will meet near Pala Rey Produce before the class & caravan 2 minutes to the range. THE CLASS IS NOT HELD IN MURRIETA. THAT IS THE LOCATION OF OUR OFFICE.
A deep dive into USPSA competitive shooting for new and experienced competitors.
These courses will be taught by an instructor who has the following experience: USPSA Certified Range Officer USPSA National Championships, three times Competes in three USPSA divisions; Carry Optics (red dot), Limited (iron sights), and PCC (pistol caliber carbine)
It is not mandatory to take the two Competition Shooting Lab classes in order; however, it is highly encouraged. Facilities are rustic. Be prepared for nature calls. Bring a chair, snacks & water. ​ Iron sights, optics & PCCs are welcome. Competition belts are not mandatory. Holsters, lots of magazines, magazine pouches, speed loaders & 300 rounds of ammunition are required. PCCs must be in rifle bags. Keep all guns stored until instructed.
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Church Security Training
2026-09-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 9301-9681 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, 92059
When evil attacks your church, do you know what to do? This course will help you develop the emergency mindset to protect your congregation. Includes live fire and first aid scenarios. Who applies the tourniquets? Who defends with firearms? Who engages the threat?
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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-09-18 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ALPINE

CONCEALED CARRY 8-HOUR RENEWAL CLASS
2026-09-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
(SEPARATE RANGE QUAL – Renewal Students have a separate Range Qualification indoors on Monday Nights See Schedule for dates)
Use this link to register for the first 8-Hour CCW Training Course: California Concealed Carry (CCW) Initial, Day 1 | USCCA Training (usconcealedcarry.com)
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Women's Handgun 301: Defensive Shooting
2026-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This is the 3rd of 3 women’s handgun classes. This class will cover defensive handgun in an instructional setting and end up on the shooting range. You can take one class by itself or sign up for all three.
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Handgun Seminar: How To Clean Your Handgun
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This class will teach you how to field strip and clean your gun. Special attention will be paid to the frequency of cleaning and recommended techniques. Bring your unloaded and cased firearm to use in class.
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Red Dot Pistol Shooting 201: Intermediate
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This is an intermediate class. New red dot shooters should not start here.
Bring your gun with a pistol mounted optic already zeroed. Bring a holster. You should not attend this class unless you have already taken other red dot classes.
Learn several new techniques to presenting and finding the dot quicker. Introduction to moving and shooting with the dot. Explore what to do if your dot fails. Finetune your defensive shooting with a red dot.
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Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting
2026-10-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This is the 1st of 3 women’s handgun classes. This class will cover handgun basics in an instructional setting and end up on the shooting range. You can take one class by itself or sign up for all three.
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NRA Rifle Instructor
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-06 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This 2-day course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching the NRA Rifle course.
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