CCW Modification

This course satisfies the CCW Modification requirements as demanded by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the State of California.  It consists of classroom instruction and hands-on practical qualification.

Who Should Take this Course

This course is for individuals who currently hold a CCW permit and are wishing to add or replace a firearm on their CCW permit.

What You Should Know

1. You must bring all firearms that you want on your CCW (limit 6, no smaller than .380, no larger than .45 caliber) UNLOADED to the class.
2. You will be required to fire your firearm on a Sheriff’s designated range and qualify with a passing score of 70% or better.
3. You must have a IWB holster that will be inspected for safety and comply with department guidelines. The holsters you bring should be the holsters you'll use when carrying concealed.
4. No outside the waistband, thigh-rigs, or off-body holsters.
   
   Holsters should have retention or OTHER
   ACCEPTABLE METHODS of retaining the weapon in theholster. Most Kydex holsters are able to adjust retention.
5. Bring AT LEAST 100 ROUNDS FOR EACH FIREARM you intend to qualify with.
   
   If you do not have the required ammo, the range has it available for sale.
6. You will be required to use the firearm's standard sights during qualifications; using lasers or holographic sights for the qualification process will be prohibited.
7. A 70% passing score requires satisfactory completion of the following tasks 3 tasks:
   
   a. Starting from the 15-yard line from a "holstered" position, you will empty a magazine with 6  rounds (or cylinder) at your target. WHEN DIRECTED, you will reload and move forward to the 10-yard line.
   
   b. At the 10-yard line and starting from the "holstered" position, you will empty a full  magazine (or cylinder) at your target. WHEN DIRECTED, you will reload and move forward to the 7-yard line.
    
   c. At the 7-yard line and starting from the "holstered" position, you will empty a full
   magazine (or cylinder) at your target, firing four  shots to the body and two to the head until all ammunition is expended, after which you will clear and show a safe gun.
8. FAILURE to bring all required equipment (firearms, ammo, belt, holsters & range gear), or failure to pass the weapons inspection, qualify with a passing score of 70% or better, or any unsafe range violation will result in the non-issuance of the CCW course completion certificate.