Skill Builder: Reloads & Malfunctions
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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Concealed Carry Range Qualification
2026-06-28 07:45 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 08:30 - 22:45 | 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
2026-06-28 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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Lead Farmer’s Market Tabletop
2026-06-28 12:00 - 18:00 | The Gun Range San Diego, 7853 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA, 92111, United States
The Tabletop program seems like an excellent way to engage with the community and raise awareness about important issues related to gun rights and safety, as well as the work being done by SDCGO (San Diego County Gun Owners). By distributing printed materials, signing up people for newsletters, and recruiting new members, you’ll be helping to spread valuable information and grow the organization’s influence.

Stop The Bleed & Advanced Tourniquet Use
2026-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 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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Skill Builder: Handgun Aptitude Test
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | 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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California CCW - San Diego County Renewal
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Rainbow Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd. , Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) renewed from the San Diego County Sheriff.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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California CCW - Riverside County Renewal
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) renewed from the Riverside County Sheriff.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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California CCW - Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, Banning & Beaumont Renewal
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) renewed from the Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, Banning & Beaumont Police Departments.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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California CCW - San Diego County Initial
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00 | Rainbow Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your initial California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) from the San Diego County Sheriff.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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California CCW - Riverside County Initial
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your initial California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) from the Riverside County Sheriff.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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California CCW - Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, Banning & Beaumont Initial
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Completion of this course meets the requirements to receive your initial California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) from the Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, Banning or Beaumont Police Departments.
Bring your paperwork and holster. If you are not a member of Rainbow Range there will be a $35 range fee charged in cash only. The cost of the class includes the inclusion of one gun. Adding additional guns will cost an additional $30 per gun with a maximum charge of $60.
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CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY
2026-07-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Indoors, The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
NOT A CCW CLASS
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Defensive Pistol 101: Basic Gunfighting Techniques
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 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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Become An NRA Pistol Instructor - Certified Instructor Course
2026-07-06 08:00 - 2026-07-07 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This class includes all three classes you need to become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. In two intense days, you will take NRA Basic Pistol, Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and NRA Pistol Instructor. All three courses are required by the NRA to become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor.
Email us if you already have one of the parts completed and we can generate a separate payment method and price for you.
You must have a level 4 in the shooting qualification to participate in the Instructor course. If you have previously taken the Basic Pistol course, you must produce your completion certificate showing your level 4 achievement. If you take the Basic Pistol in conjunction with the Instructor course, you must achieve level 4 in the shooting qualification to participate in day two.
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Young Washington Movie Night
2026-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18, 10733 Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA, 92126, United States
Join us for a special screening of Young Washington, the remarkable story of a young man whose courage, character, and leadership would help shape the future of America.
Long before he became the first President of the United States, George Washington was a young soldier facing the challenges of war, duty, and responsibility. As conflict spreads and alliances are tested, he must make difficult decisions that will define the leader he is destined to become. Witness the formative years of one of America’s most influential founders and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices, perseverance, and vision that helped build our nation.
Celebrate the story of leadership, service, and the enduring spirit of America with an evening at the movies. Bring your friends and family and experience the journey of a young man who would go on to change history.
🎟️ Reserve your seat today—space is limited!

AR-15 101: Introduction To Shooting
2026-07-08 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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Skill Builder: Drawing From A Holster
2026-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Learn how to safely and rapidly draw a loaded firearm from an on the body holster. If you have a CCW or ultimately want to get a CCW, this class is a must for you.
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CONCEALED CARRY INITIAL, RENEWAL, AND DAY-1 OF THE 16-HOUR CLASS
2026-07-10 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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SDCGO Shooting Social
2026-07-11 08:00 - 10:00 | The Gun Range San Diego, 7853 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA, 92111, United States
Be a mentor at our SDCGO shooting social.
Bring a handgun (9mm) for the mentee to use, and walk them through shooting 50 rounds of ammo.
We will give a safety brief and you will be randomly assigned someone to work with.
You will be given 10-15 minutes to go over the basics on a cold range. (Stance, grip, sight picture, loading, magazine release, slide lock etc)
You will help your shooter fire their ammunition through your gun. Your goal is to provide a safe, fun, and SAFE first-time shooting experience. Again, most of these shooters have never fired a gun before. We just want to take the mystery out of shooting by giving a safe, fun, first-time experience.

8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-07-11 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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Deadly Force Instructor Course with Massad Ayoob
2026-07-11 08:30 - 2026-07-15 19:30 | Discount Gun Mart, 1510 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115, United States
Teaching how to shoot is the easy part. Much tougher is teaching people when and when not to use force, including deadly force, in self-defense.
The Deadly Force Instructor Course with Massad Ayoob gives professionals the tools, language, and authority to teach or testify with confidence when lives and careers are on the line. You’ll learn how to articulate the “why” behind every defensive action, turning complex legal and tactical issues into clear, defensible decisions. When the stakes are highest, be the expert everyone looks to for answers.
This course is classroom only, there will be no live fire.
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​Emergency Preparedness 101: Tactical First Aid
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
This course includes both the Stop The Bleed Training AND the American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED class. Students will receive a 2-year CPR certification, a Stop The Bleed certification and a free tourniquet. You will learn about pressure dressings, tourniquet application and how to build your own Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK),
This course is perfect for shooters, hunters, hikers, campers and anyone who is ready to be their own first responder.
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Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting
2026-07-12 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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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-07-17 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ALPINE

CCW 16Hr July 17-18
2026-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Location 1
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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Red Dot Pistol Shooting 301: Advanced
2026-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Rainbow Shooting Range — 3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028
This is an Advanced class. New red dot shooters should not start here. It is highly recommended you complete 101 and 201 before you start this class.
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.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of a pistol mounted optic. How to shoot faster with a red dot. Multiple targets.
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Handgun Seminar: Dry Fire Practice
2026-07-17 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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