Sacramento

[hammy5150]

How long do you have if you get approved at the interview to get the training done?

[Vasir]

I got my CCW Certification at 'Best CCW Training' in Lincoln. bestccwtraining.com 916-744-6969
John, the instructor is a vendor here, or at least was when i went a few months ago.
Great instructor, and he walks you through the whole process with ease. the two days goes by faster than you know.

There even is a Calguns discount, though i dont remember what it was- I'd just mention a discount and he will give it to ya.

[Dvrjon]

This provides some insight...yep, search first, ask questions second

Don’t sweat it...there’s so much info scattered out there that sometimes the search doesn’t help. The Sheriff’s instructions to trainers provides the Course of Fire and has modification guidance in the second page footnote.

You don’t have to kneel:

ADA accommodations can still be made at the discretion of the instructor.

Lower capacity guns can be accommodated:

Additional, instructors may make reasonable accommodations based on the weapon(s) being used to qualify their student that may have a restrictive capacity for the course of fire.

I ran the revolver before that guidance came out.

The first time I ran it, on the 12-round stage, the instructor had me load 5/shoot 5; reload 1/shoot 1. Reload 5/kneel/shoot 5; reload 1/shoot 1. That’s inefficient.

Second time around, I loaded 5/shot5; reloaded 5/shot 1; Knelt/shot 4; reloaded 2/shot 2.

One less reload; Much faster and smoother.

Big hint with revolvers....dump the brass on the floor. Pick it up later. (That’s how semi-autos work).

ETA: if you really want to get bored by detail, try this.

[Yeravener]

When I shot the CoF with a S&W 649 (5-shot), the instructor cut the rounds to 5 when six were required. There was enough time available to work the reloads to fire the full six/twelve round requirement.

This provides some insight...yep, search first, ask questions second

[Yeravener]

Folks,

A substantial portion of the 16Hr COF is designed around 6 round volleys. Has anyone taken the 16 HR COF with a 5 round revolver? I would think that where the COF requires 6 rounds, that a person will just have to reload after 5, and shoot one more, then transition to the next step. Is this the case? That would make it a bit more complicated:-)

[Yeravener]

Thanks! I’m a little nervous about the range qualification. I have some time to get some more reps in though.


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Ok, I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, but, for the good of the team, I will. It will make you feel much better.

I have been shooting revolvers for 30 years, as a pleasure hobby, in the desert, at ranges, etcetera. Mellow, no-rush shooting. I tried semi autos several times and just couldn't warm up to them.....I am left handed.

So, enter this year. I determine I want a semiauto and a revolver for CCW, so I rent one, and then later buy a used HKP2000SK. Left handers will know this is just about the only on-roster pistol with LH slide release and mag release.

I made plans to get to the range, check the sights, and get familiar with the firearm, determine if it likes 115g, 124g, or 147g ammo, etcetera. Work is super busy and I never made it.

So.......I show up at the 16hr with a pistol I have never shot, except for a similar rental one day two months ago, with the 147g (hoping it likes it), and not much shooting of any kind lately due to workload.

I passed. 30 years of shooting, and the required course of fire and it's associated time frames, worked out. The amount of time the course of fire allows is plenty. The trick is emotional control to not shoot too fast, drop shots, and leave time unused.

Relax, know your time and COF for each round, and use your time. If you are nervous you may not remember the COF and time allotment the instructor just told you. Repeat the COF and time allotment back to the instruction to get it in your head, if necessary.

I did not do all this perfectly, but it is clear from the experience that this is the right way to accomplish the qualification. Situational awareness of rounds and time, and mental control will win the day.

Also, on an unrelated topic, you folks may all know this, but you can check your livescan status here: https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/.

Cheers!

[Infinitetrax]

Two things seem to concern folks the most about the qualification shoot: Timed fire and reloads. Understand the first and the second falls in line.
The Sac Sheriff Course of Fire (CoA)

Thanks for the tips!


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[Infinitetrax]

[Timthetwin]

Update: I emailed and they sped up my modification, likely because it expires on Sunday. However, I think I would still be waiting if I had not emailed SSO. I waited to submit my renewal, because I heard it was taking 24hrs. If you have a renewal coming up, I would consider submitting earlier, because I think they are swamped.

[Dvrjon]

Two things seem to concern folks the most about the qualification shoot: Timed fire and reloads. Understand the first and the second falls in line.
The Sac Sheriff Course of Fire (CoA)

[Dvrjon]

I was just informed by SSO that the renewals will now be a 3 week eta.

[Timthetwin]

I was just informed by SSO that the renewals will now be a 3 week eta.

[Timthetwin]

Day 9 and waiting on renewal. I waited to submit when I heard they were moving quick. My permit expires on the 29th!!! I sent an email today.

[Vasir]

[Infinitetrax]

Very nice! Congratulations!



Crossing my fingers for you!