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NRA Instructor Boot Camp
2026-08-25 08:00 - 2026-09-02 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nanpor & Personal Protection Academy — 601 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA, 92054
All three of the NRA Instructor certifications you need to be a California DOJ certified CCW instructor. August 25 and 26, September 1 & 2 8 AM to 8 PM each day. Includes: Basic Pistol, BIT, Pistol Instructor, Personal Protection In The Home, PPITH Instructor, Personal Protection Outside The Home, PPOTH.
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 48 HOURS OF CLASS.
We will administer all pistol shooting qualifications and help you put your packet together to submit to CA DOJ to become a DOJ Certified CCW Instructor.
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Concealed Carry Range Qualification
2026-08-28 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-13 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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California CCW - San Diego County Renewal
2026-08-29 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
2026-08-29 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
2026-08-29 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
2026-08-29 08:00 - 2026-08-30 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
2026-08-29 08:00 - 2026-08-30 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
2026-08-29 08:00 - 2026-08-30 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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Home Defense/Solo CQB Aug 29th
2026-08-29 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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Steel Challenge — ** NO Steel Match **
2026-08-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Pala Shooting Range, 35008 Pala Temecula Rd, Pala, CA, 92059, United States
Steel Challenge match at Pala Shooting Range.
No match because of high temperatures.

IDPA — LGRGC Tactical Shotgun Match 30Aug26
2026-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Lemon Grove R&G Range (Alpine), 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine, CA, 91901, United States
IDPA match at Lemon Grove R&G Range (Alpine).
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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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IDPA — LGRGC ACTION HANDGUN MATCH 05Sep26
2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Lemon Grove R&G Range (Alpine), 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine, CA, 91901, United States

Guns n Moses Shooting Social
2026-09-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Poway Weapons and Gear, 13550 Danielson St, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
Be a mentor at our Guns N’ Moses 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.

PRS Match SDPRC
2026-09-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Pala Shooting Range, 35008 Pala Temecula Rd, Pala, CA, 92059, United States
PRS match at Pala Shooting Range.
This is the local match for San Diego Precision Rifle Club known as SDPRC for info on this match please email the match directors at sdprc.1@gmail.com also to sign up for the match go to https://practiscore.com/clubs/san-diego-precision-rifle-club
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CCW ADD GUN QUAL OR BSIS QUALIFICATION SHOOT QUAL ONLY
2026-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Indoors, The Gun Range San Diego on Balboa Avenue
NOT A CCW CLASS
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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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AN EVENING WITH JUDGE ROGER T. BENITEZ
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Butcher Shop, 5255 Kearney Villa Rd., San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
A Private Dinner & Conversation
You are cordially invited to join us for an intimate evening with….
The Honorable Roger T. Benitez
Enjoy an exceptional dinner and an engaging conversation with Judge Benitez on the Constitution, the Second Amendment, and the continuing responsibility to preserve the freedoms entrusted to us.
This private gathering offers a rare opportunity to spend an evening in conversation with Judge Benitez, alongside fellow supporters who share a commitment to the Constitution and the principles upon which our nation was founded.

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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16 Hr CCW SD CA Sept 11-12
2026-09-11 08:30 - 17:30 | 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
2026-09-12 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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SDCGO Shooting Social
2026-09-12 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.

San Diego/Riverside Counties 16hr CCW Class
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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Youth Trap
2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 | LGRGC Range (Alpine), Alpine, CA, 91901, United States
Trap match at LGRGC Range (Alpine).
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Defensive Pistol Lvl l Sept 12
2026-09-12 09:00 - 14:00 | 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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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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San Diego/Riverside 8hr CCW Renewal Course
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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