NRA Rifle Instructor
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY
2026-10-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Indoors, The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
NOT A CCW CLASS
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AR-15 101: Introduction To Shooting
2026-10-07 09:00 - 23:00 | Mike Raahauge Shooting — 14995 River Road, Eastvale, CA, 92880
Learn how to shoot America’s most popular rifle. Learn the history, the basics and safety.
Learn the basics. Fire, reload, & engage multiple targets.
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Handgun Seminar: Dry Fire Practice
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Learn to improve your shooting dramatically by safely dryfiring in your home, hotel or office. Learn to use techniques, drills and technology. Save money on ammunition. Practice in the comfort of your home. Become a better shooter.
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CONCEALED CARRY INITIAL, RENEWAL, AND DAY-1 OF THE 16-HOUR CLASS
2026-10-09 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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CCW 16Hr Oct 9-10th
2026-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Fallbrook/Pala Area
West Coast Kinetic Solutions offers premier 16-hour tactical training for San Diego CCW seekers. Our world-class instructors bring over 20 years of Special Operations experience to provide top-notch education and skill development. Join us to receive expert guidance and hands-on practice in a supportive and empowering environment. Elevate your training with West Coast Kinetic Solutions today. Gear List -water 1 gallon -food for lunch or snacks -sun block -gun belt -concealed holster or outside the waist band holster or both -at least 2 pistol mags -pistol mag pouches/holsters -at least 150 rounds -eye protection -hearing protection -wear clothing for outdoors with closed toe shoes and under shirt
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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-10-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-24 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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San Diego/Riverside Counties 16hr CCW Class
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-11 16:00, 2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-25 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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Defensive Pistol Lvl l Oct 10th
2026-10-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Fallbrook/Pala Area
Are you a beginner looking to enhance your combat marksmanship skills and self-defense abilities? Look no further than West Coast Kinetic Solutions. Our instructors bring 20 years of Special Operations experience to the table, ensuring top-notch training. Dive into the fundamentals of combat marksmanship, master pistol mechanics, and hone your skills with immersive combat drills. Join us at West Coast Kinetic Solutions and elevate your training experience to the next level.
Gear List -Water 1 Gallon -Food for lunch or snacks -sun block -gun belt -holster -at least two pistol mags -pistol mag punches/holsters -at least 300 rounds of ammo -eye protection -hearing protection -wear clothing for out doors closed toe shoes
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Stop The Bleed & Advanced Tourniquet Use
2026-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Receive a STOP THE BLEED certification and advanced training on the various types of tourniquets. Learn which tourniquets are best for you and which ones to avoid. Learn the importance of sopping blood loss and how to apply pressure, pack a wound and apply all major types of tourniquets.
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Concealed Carry Range Qualification
2026-10-11 07:40 - 11:00, 2026-10-25 07:40 - 11:00 | Pala Shooting Range — 35402 Henderson Road, Pala, CA, 92058
This class is for those students who have either completed or working on their 16HR Initial or 8HR renewal online and need to complete the live fire portion of the CCW Training. You will need to have completed both Online and In person for final training certificate to be issued.
Range Fee $40 cash paid on the day of class.
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San Diego/Riverside 8hr CCW Renewal Course
2026-10-11 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-25 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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Skill Builder: Reloads & Malfunctions
2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028
You will learn how to identify and reflexively clear three types of malfunctions and perform two common reloads. This class will dramatically improve your gun handling skills.
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Handgun Basics For New Shooters
2026-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Personal Protection Academy LLC — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This class is intended for new or newer shooters who want to learn about basic gun handling, safety, and shooting in the classroom. We will then take those new skills out to the range and guide you through taking shots on paper.
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Defensive Pistol 101: Basic Gunfighting Techniques
2026-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3149 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This course combines and tests the skills needed to be a responsible CCW holder and defensive shooter. The skills learned and refined include holster draw, reloads, and malfunction clearance all under timed pressure.
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Skill Builder: Pistol Marksmanship
2026-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3149 Rainbow Valley Blvd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Get more out of your range time!
Don’t let your handgun training get boring. Learn creative drills and techniques which will advance your handgun ability and allow you to have more fun at home and at the range.
Each participant will receive a free copy of the book PISTOL PRACTICE. The spiral bound book, designed for use at the range, includes 20 chapters of exercises and challenges plus targets and innovative scoresheets that support a broad range of skill levels.
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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ALPINE

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Live-Fire Certification
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd, Unit E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) is a nationally recognized program that teaches evidence-based, life-saving medical skills for high-threat and rapidly evolving environments. Designed for everyday citizens, first responders, security teams, and medical professionals, TECC empowers participants to confidently manage trauma emergencies when seconds matter and help is still minutes away.
Take your life-saving skills to the next level with our 16-hour TECC live-fire certification course—delivered in a realistic, supervised live-fire environment designed to replicate the stress and complexity of true high-threat incidents.
Course Highlights: – Full TECC certification upon successful completion – Live-fire, scenario-driven exercises in a strictly supervised setting – Hemorrhage control, airway management, and trauma care under stress – Patient assessment and treatment while maintaining situational awareness – Safe casualty movement techniques in dynamic environments – Real-world PACE-based tourniquet application (commercial & improvised) – Ideal for law enforcement, security professionals, prepared citizens, and anyone seeking the next level of capability ​ You must supply a pistol with an outside the waistband holster or a semi-automatic rifle with a sling. You must provide eye protection and electronic hearing protection and 100 rounds of target ammunition for your firearm. ​ The first day will take place at our office in Murrieta. The second day will take place at a 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.
Facilities are rustic. Be prepared for nature calls. Bring a chair, snacks & water.
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Skill Builder: Handgun Aptitude Test
2026-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 3149 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
The Handgun Aptitude Test (HAT) consists of 10 handgun skill drills to help you evaluate your progress as a shooter and your rank among other pistoleers.
The HAT is a perfect way to enhance your defensive handgun skills and to evaluate your progress as a pistol practitioner. Our training program is designed to help you become a more confident and skilled gun owner. We offer a comprehensive range of courses that cater to the needs of all levels of handgun enthusiasts.
At the end of each class you shoot the HAT test to evaluate your ability.
Visit https://www.handgunaptitudetest.com/ to learn more about the Handgun Aptitude Test.
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Pepper Spray For Self-Defense
2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Pepper spray is a wonderful less than lethal option of self-defense. However, if you are untrained, you are just as likely to spray yourself. Each participant receives inert practice canister and one high end pepper spray canister.
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Multi State CCW (AZ & UT)
2026-10-23 08:00 - 16:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This is the Multi State CCW for AZ and UT (not for California). With reciprocity it provides the ability to carry in 35 states (not California).
If you have AZ, CA & UT you will be able to carry in the following 39 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevad, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Home Defense/Solo CQB Oct 24th
2026-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | 1833 S Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside CA 92054
Enhance your home defense skills with our Home Defense CQB training at West Coast Kinetic Solutions. Led by a Special Operations Marine Raider, this program offers realistic force-on-force scenarios to prepare you for real-world home defense situations. Gain invaluable tactical insight and hands-on experience to effectively protect your loved ones and property.
Gear List -eye pro -long sleeve shirt or hoodie -pants -closed toe shoes -gloves -water -food/snacks -note taking material
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