RIVERSIDE NON-RESIDENT CCW ONLINE COURSE. INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING FOR RESPONSIBLY ARMED TRAVELERS IN CALIFORNIA.

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The California Non-Resident Concealed Carry of Weapons (CCW) Blended Learning Course is the most comprehensive, accessible, and legally compliant training program developed for responsibly armed citizens who intend to travel to or through California while legally carrying a firearm for self-defense. Whether you're camping, road-tripping, traveling for business, visiting family, or simply passing through, this course is designed to prepare you with the critical knowledge and confidence you need to carry safely and lawfully across the Golden State.

This course was developed in compliance with the Riverside and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Concealed Carry of Weapons Units to ensure full alignment with their approved curriculum standards, live-fire qualification and online application submission process. From content formatting to application documentation, this course is structured to match California's requirements for Non-Resident CCW applicants, making your certification and application process as smooth and efficient as possible.

This course is the result of a joint effort by leading firearms instructors, legal experts, and instructional designers—powered by Safehouse Defense, the same team that built Arizona’s first online and blended learning CCW certification courses at AZCCWOnline.com. The partnership between Safehouse Defense and Riverside CCW Training brought together unmatched expertise in online training, legal compliance, and in-person firearms instruction. Together, they’ve created a student-focused learning experience that blends flexibility, real-world relevance, and state-level certification in one complete program.

Students also benefit from the exceptional customer support, 7 days a week. Whether you need help navigating the course, scheduling your live-fire qualification in your home state, or submitting your application to the appropriate County Sheriff, our support staff is standing by to guide you every step of the way.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: JOHN GALLETTA

- At the heart of this course is John Galletta, a California DOJ Certified Instructor, NRA Firearms Instructor, and veteran defensive shooting trainer who brings more than 40 years of experience to the classroom.

- John began teaching firearms safety in the early 1980s while serving in the United States Air Force, instructing fellow service members, friends, and family. Following his discharge in 1988, John continued his passion for training and became a full-time NRA Instructor, eventually founding Riverside CCW Training, which now provides certified instruction for CCW applicants in Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Arizona, Utah, and select cities across Los Angeles County.

John has personally trained thousands of students, and his work continues to empower women, new shooters, and first-time gun owners.

In 2023, John survived a violent armed attack that required him to act decisively to defend his life and the lives of others. His deeply personal experience is shared throughout the course and brings real-world context to topics such as situational awareness, decision-making under duress, and the emotional and legal aftermath of using deadly force.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This 12-hour online course and the live-fire qualification fulfills the California 16-hour training requirement for applicants seeking a Non-Resident CCW Permit. It features the following:
- Professional instructor-led video lessons and real classroom recordings
- Real-world scenario breakdowns, analysis, explanations and interpretations from self-defense and legal experts
- Audio narrations of California Firearms Laws in English for on-the-go learning and deeper understanding.
- Dynamic visual aids, downloadable study guides, at home and on range training tools and knowledge checks to help focus your learning.
- Student support and concierge application assistance 7 days a week.
- Developed to accommodate travelers, this course teaches how to responsibly and legally carry in California while also exploring multi-state considerations for those who cross into California from neighboring states like Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.
- Complete the required Live-Fire Qualification with us in Arizona or California or with vetted instructors nationwide. Schedules and prices vary.