Handgun Basics For New Shooters
2026-06-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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California CCW - San Diego County Initial
2026-06-20 08:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | 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
2026-06-20 08:00 - 2026-06-21 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
2026-06-20 08:00 - 2026-06-21 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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CONCEALED CARRY DAY-ONE 8-HOUR CLASS FOR 16-HOUR APPLICANTS
2026-06-20 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 (SEPARATE RANGE QUAL)
2026-06-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Indoor Classroom in El Cajon
(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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Defensive Carbine Lvl ll
2026-06-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Fallbrook/Pala Area
Join us for the Combat Carbine Level II course , led by a seasoned 20-year Marine Special Operator. This not a beginners course. This training focuses on essential skills such as speed shooting, speed reloads, and engaging multiple targets at short distances. Elevate your tactical proficiency with expert instruction from West Coast Kinetic Solutions, where precision and professional development meet.
Gear List -water 1 gallon -food for lunch or snacks -sun block -gun belt/with mag holster or pouch -rifle sling -shooting gloves -at least 2 rifle mags -400 rounds -100 Frangible rounds min -eye protection -ear protection -wear clothing for outdoors -range chair
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Stay Informed When Others Aren't: Tactical Communications & Signal Intelligence
2026-06-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Shoreshot Oceanside Firearms Simulator, 603 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA, 92054, United States
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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AR-15 Armorer's Introduction
2026-06-20 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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California CCW - San Diego County Renewal
2026-06-21 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
2026-06-21 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
2026-06-21 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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Skill Builder: Pistol Marksmanship
2026-06-26 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
2026-06-27 08:00 - 10:00 | OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE ESCONDIDO
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6/27 NCSC Shooting Social
2026-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | North County Shooting Center, 1440 Descanso Ave., San Marcos, CA, 92069, 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
2026-06-27 08:00 - 2026-06-28 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 Carbine Lvl lll
2026-06-27 09:30 - 14:30 | Fallbrook/Pala Area
Enhance your tactical proficiency with our Defensive Carbine Lvl III course at West Coast Kinetic Solutions, led by an experienced Special Operations Marine. This advanced training focuses on survivability skills, including shooting on the move, transitioning between positions, and barricade shooting at short and mid-ranges using steel targets. Elevate your readiness and confidence in dynamic scenarios and ensure you’re prepared for any situation. Gear List -water 1 gallon -food for lunch or snacks -sun block -gun belt/with mag holster or pouch -rifle sling -shooting gloves -at least 2 rifle mags -400 rounds -100 Frangible rounds min -eye protection -ear protection -wear clothing for outdoors -range chair
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Defensive Carbine Lvl l
2026-06-27 09:30 - 14:30 | Fallbrook/Pala Area
Join West Coast Kinetic Solutions for our upcoming Defensive Carbine Level 1 training. Learn from our experienced U.S. Special Operations Instructors in areas such as Defensive Marksmanship, multiple target engagement, combat drills, Carbine carries, and shooting at short and mid-range distances. Get hands-on experience and enhance your skills in a dynamic and practical training environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best and take your marksmanship to the next level!
Gear List -water 1 gallon -food for lunch or snacks -sun block -gun belt/ with mag holster or pouch -rifle sling -shooting gloves -at least 2 rifle mags -400 rounds -eye protection -hearing protection -wear clothing for outdoors -range chair
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Skill Builder: Reloads & Malfunctions
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | 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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Concealed Carry Range Qualification
2026-06-28 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
2026-06-28 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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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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🇺🇸 Come to the Movies with Us!
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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