Contra Costa Sheriff's Office CCW Classes

CCW Initial / Renewal Class

Grover Group is an approved California DOJ Program Instructor and certified CCW vendor authorized by multiple law enforcement agencies, and is authorized by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office to provide CCW classes.

Our CCW training is delivered through a convenient hybrid format, combining virtual instructor-led sessions with in-person firearm qualification.

*Course Details:

• Initial Course: 16 hours – $450

• Renewal Course: 8 hours – $300

• Permit Modification: $100

All courses include qualification for up to 2 firearms.

Classes are semi-private with a maximum of 10 participants to ensure personalized instruction and attention.

Private CCW Classes are also available upon request. Contact us for more information.

Key Awareness Items:
Allowed Pistols and Modifications

• The following site will always have the most current information https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/apply-for-a-ccw-permit

• Up to two firearms on your permit.

• The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff does not allow any modifications to CCW firearms or mounting red dot sights, lasers or weaponlights. (Aftermarket iron sights such as tritium sights, grip tape and OEM replacement parts are allowed.)
  The following types of firearms are not allowed

• Single-action only firearms (eg: 1911 pistols)

• Derringers and any derringer variant

• Barrels shorter than 1.87" or longer than 6"

• Caliber less than .32 or greater than .45

• Ammunition capacity less than 5 rounds

• The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Range Master will inspect all firearms for suitability during official qualification and has the discretion to reject any firearm.

Applicants must qualify with each firearm they intend to list on their CCW permit. A COCOSO-1P target or a B-27 Target may be used. A passing score is 126 out of 180 or 105 out of 150 for 5-shot firearms.

Yards Rounds Time

5. 6 rounds 5 seconds

7 6 rounds 10 seconds

10 6 rounds 15 seconds

Course of Fire

• Prep
  1. Pre-load 3 mags; 6 rounds each

• You start at the 5-yard line and go back from there

• On the "Shooters ready!" command, you can put your hand on the grip (while still holstered)

• Draw and fire on the "Shoot!" command

• Stop on the whistle

• After shooting, keep the pistol in your dominant hand, reload, and then holster

• You will score your target afterwards