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Competition Shooting Lab 201
2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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Mastery Of The Red Dot
2026-05-17 15:30 - 19:30 | Personal Protection Academy — 9301-9681 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, 92059
Take deep dive into the red dot. All three of our Red Dot courses in one class with a deep discount and no range fees.
Go from 0 to 100 with your red dot in one day.
Each student must provide their own pistol with a red dot already mounted. Each student must provide a holster made for their make and model of handgun.
Facilities are rustic. Be prepared for nature calls. Bring a chair, snacks & water.
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Become A USCCA Instructor - Certified Instructor Course
2026-05-18 09:00 - 2026-05-19 17:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
USCCA CCHDF Certified Instructor Training Workshop USCCA Certified Instructor Training Workshop
Upon successfully completing this course, you will become USCCA Certified Instructor, uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. This course has become the gold standard across the United States for law abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. As a USCCA certified instructor, you will be trained and equipped to provide world-class instruction to students. You will have access to our world class classroom materials (including a full set of PowerPoint presentations and classroom videos). During this TWO-DAY training course, you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics, including: The top ten instructor mistakes, and how to avoid them; teaching best practices; and running a safe live fire range.
You’ll also have a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers, as well as running a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire. After completion of this course, you’ll not only be intimately familiar with the USCCA training methodology and materials, you’ll be a far better instructor and presenter, regardless of the topic of choice. Prior to the class, you must complete the corresponding eLearning. After passing the class, you will be sent an instructor shirt and toolkit.
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CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY
2026-05-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Indoors @ The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
NOT A CCW CLASS
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8-HOUR CONCEALED CARRY RANGE CLASS – DAY 2 INITIAL or RENEWAL
2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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San Diego/Riverside Counties 16hr CCW Class
2026-05-23 08:00 - 2026-05-24 16:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 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
2026-05-24 07:45 - 11:00, 2026-06-14 07:45 - 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
2026-05-24 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-14 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: Drawing From A Holster
2026-05-26 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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Defensive Pistol Lvl lll May 30th
2026-05-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Fallbrook Area
Not a beginners course. Raise your survivability for real world scenarios through movement with combat marksmanship skills and barricade shooting . At 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 500 rounds of ammo -eye protection -hearing protection -wear clothing for out doors closed toe shoes
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Stay Informed When Others Aren't: Tactical Communications & Signal Intelligence
2026-05-30 09:30 - 15:30 | C.A.R.G.O. – Cases and Rugged Gear Outfitters, 423 Broadway, El Cajon, CA, 92021, US
Stay informed when others aren’t. This hands-on training focuses on monitoring and interpreting real-world radio signals — learning to pick up transmissions happening all around you and developing situational awareness when traditional communications fail.
What You’ll Learn:

Radio signal monitoring using modern, accessible tools
Transmission identification and interpretation
Real-time awareness during communications disruptions or network failures
Meshtastic encrypted messaging via peer-to-peer mesh networks

Instructor: John Baldwin — former Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain, with 20+ years of military and government experience in naval security and communications.
Prerequisites: None. No HAM license required.
Recommended Gear (optional):

Baofeng UV-5R radio (pre-programmed units available in limited quantity)
Lilygo T-Echo Meshtastic device

Attendees should bring their own lunch. Space is limited.
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Women's Handgun 301: Defensive Shooting
2026-05-31 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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NRA Basic Rifle & Basic Rifle Instructor - Rocklin
2026-06-03 08:00 - 2026-06-04 16:00 | Confidence Safety Academy — 4495 Pacific Street Suite F, Rocklin, CA, 95677
Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
This course provides a two-day NRA Basic Rifle & Basic Rifle Instructor course.
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NRA Range Safety Officer & Chief Range Safety Officer - Rocklin
2026-06-05 08:00 - 2026-06-06 17:00 | Confidence Safety Academy — 4495 Pacific Street Suite F, Rocklin, CA, 95677
Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
This course provides a two-day NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) AND Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) certification
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The Gun Range San Diego Table Top
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

CONCEALED CARRY INITIAL, RENEWAL, AND DAY-1 OF THE 16-HOUR CLASS
2026-06-12 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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​Defensive Pistol 301: Advanced Gunfighting
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 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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Mastery Of The AR-15
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 9301-9681 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, 92059
Take deep dive into the AR-15. All three of our AR-15 courses in one class with a deep discount and no range fees.
Go from 0 to 100 with your AR-15 in one day.
Each student must provide their own AR-15. Each student must provide a sling and a pistol with a holster made for the make and model of the pistol.
Facilities are rustic. Be prepared for nature calls. Bring a chair, snacks & water.
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Church Security Training
2026-06-13 15:00 - 19:00 | 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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Women's Handgun 101: Introduction to Shooting
2026-06-14 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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Glock Armorer’s Introduction
2026-06-14 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
2026-06-15 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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Red Dot Pistol Shooting 201: Intermediate
2026-06-16 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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NRA Range Safety Officer
2026-06-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Personal Protection Academy — 40685 California Oaks., Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92562
Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. To become a NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
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