Frequently Asked Questions

Although we do not complete the application for you, we can assist you if you have any questions completing the application.

Submit your application first and get your interview date. For Riverside County residents you can take the course up to 6 months before your interview and also have the option of taking the course after the interview. Senate Bill 2 only allows a 90 day grace period after you expire to submit a renewal application. If you fail to meet that deadline, you will have to start all over and submit for an initial permit. Once you submit your application, you must complete the class and submit your documents within 120 days or your application will be withdrawn with no refund.

Go to the Riverside County Sheriff’s CCW Unit website: https://www.riversidesheriff.org/757/Concealed-Carry-Weapons-Permit

Unfortunately you cannot. You MUST be a resident of the county in which you are applying and provide proof of residency. Non-California residents can now receive the CA CCW permit. Instructions are on the Sheriff’s website. We are authorized to conduct the online portion of their training.

Yes. Online CCW training is available for both Initial and Renewal students, for California residents and non-California residents. L&L is one of only a few companies authorized to teach online CCW classes for Riverside County.

The online course is taught in 2 stages. First is the online course and second is in-person range training and qualification. Range training for online CCW students is at no additional cost, just a $35 range fee.

Online CCW for Residents · Online CCW for Non-Residents

The Initial CCW class is 16 hours (2 days) and the Renewal class is 8 hours. Both include up to 6 guns. Classroom instruction is in Temecula. Live fire training is at Rainbow Shooting Range in Fallbrook. In-person class size is limited to 14 students.

In person: Initial $275 and Renewal $175. Online for California residents applying in Riverside County: Initial $275 and Renewal $175. Online for non-California residents: Initial $225 and Renewal $150. Online students pay a $35 range fee for their in-person range training. Permit Modification (to add a gun to your current permit): $25. See our Classes page for dates and registration.

Yes. We offer a 10% discount for Active and Retired Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders as well as our Veterans. Ask for details. The discount only applies to our CCW classes; private training is excluded.

Students must be 18 or older, or attend with a parent or legal guardian who signs the waiver on their behalf and is present for the entire course. Our courses are only available to US citizens (both natural-born and naturalized immigrants) and permanent resident aliens. In accordance with the Department of State’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), only non-US citizens who are (1) lawful permanent residents (e.g., green card holders), (2) refugees, or (3) individuals who have been granted asylum will be allowed to attend our courses. We reserve the right to verify US residency status of any student.

Only those who are INTERMEDIATE LEVEL shooters can attend this course! All participants must be completely proficient with their firearm(s) and can demonstrate their ability to safely load/unload, lock their slide to the rear, engage a target from up to 15 yds, and demonstrate both range and firearms safety rules. Participants who cannot meet these requirements will be directed to get additional training to improve their skills and return at a later date. This is for the safety of all participants.

Attend our CCW Prep Training Course. The course simulates the live fire portion of the CCW Safety Training and Qualification course but is geared toward the novice pistol shooter.

NO. Senate Bill 2 makes it a requirement for guns listed on your permit to be registered in your name with California DOJ.

Yes. Just let us know the make/model/caliber/serial number of the gun BEFORE you attend the course. We’ll update your qualification form with your additional gun.

As of June 2024, there are no more restrictions on caliber. But be careful which caliber you choose. If it’s too powerful, you can over-penetrate and injure or kill an innocent bystander.

Yes, as long as you obtained them legally and they are registered in your name in the California Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS). You can, and should, create a CFARS account to update your information when needed and to complete transactions such as a Firearm Ownership Report (to report firearms you obtained and would like to have registered in your name) and Intra-Familial transfers (to transfer guns to qualified family members). Here is the link: https://cfars.doj.ca.gov/login

You can list up to six (6) guns on your permit. This provides you with options. Senate Bill 2 only allows you to carry 2 guns at any given time.

180 days before your current permit expires, no sooner. Riverside County’s system will reject a renewal application submitted sooner than 180 days.

Senate Bill 2 only allows a 90 day grace period after you expire to submit a renewal application. If you fail to meet that deadline, you will have to start all over and submit for an initial permit. Once you submit your application, you must complete the class and submit your documents within 120 days or your application will be withdrawn with no refund.

Effective September 1, 2026, Live Scan fingerprinting is mandatory for CCW renewals per Senate Bill 2.

Sign up for our Permit Modification class ($25). Complete this qualification course BEFORE applying for the modification on the Sheriff’s website.

Yes. You can qualify for your Arizona, Florida, or Oregon concealed carry license at no additional cost for training by attending any of our courses. Your course completion certificate satisfies each state’s required safety training to obtain their permits.

Go to our Pistol Courses page or our Training Calendar and click on a date for more information, registration and payment.

Private and small group lessons are by appointment only, Monday through Friday depending on availability. Private training is $175 for 2 hours, $50 each additional hour; $35 to add one person for 2 hours, and $50 each additional hour. Contact us for available dates at (951) 970-1018 or support@lltraining.com. Once the date has been agreed upon, submit your deposit.

No. All NRA courses include guns and ammo. However, some courses provide options that allow you to shoot a variety of different guns. See the course page or ask us for the options available.

Yes. If you bring your own gun, please bring your own ammo as well but do not bring the ammo into the classroom.

Yes, as long as everyone in the group is friends or family. The intent is to eliminate any pressure brought on by large groups.

No. You will still need to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) to purchase any legal firearm, pistol or long gun, in California. We can administer the exam and issue you the certificate for $25.

No. You would still have to take a CCW safety course approved by the county in which you reside, as well as apply in your county and the state.

No refunds for cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the event.

Yes. Konnie teaches a Lady’s Only NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. Please contact us for available days.