Bay Area's Premier CCW and Firearms Training — Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and more
Your lead instructors: a retired 24-year FBI agent (firearms trainer and SWAT Team Leader) and a retired Deputy District Attorney who spent 30 years prosecuting use-of-force cases. Backed by a master competitive shooter and a special ops veteran — the same team trusted to train Bay Area law enforcement tactical units and licensed security professionals.
CCW Classes
Select the law enforcement agency issuing your CCW:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Napa County
San Francisco County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Firearms Classes
Paladin offers advanced training for pistol, shotgun, and carbine platforms. We have classes focusing on close quarters, low-light, optics, vehicle defense, and more. Paladin has the most comprehensive curriculum in Northern California. For those who want a challenge, check out our 160-hour Paladin Protector program.
BSIS/Security
Paladin Shield, our sister company, offers BSIS courses for Guard Card, Exposed Firearm Permit, and semi-annual firearm qualifications. For more information on BSIS classes, visit the Paladin Shield website. Link to Paladin Shield's Website→
Law Enforcement

Paladin Tactical's law enforcement training cadre is comprised of former law enforcement and special operations instructors. Having planned and executed countless high-risk tactical operations — we will share our SOPs, experiences, and lessons-learned.
Hundreds of LE officers have attended our Vehicle Counter-Ambush Tactics (VCAT) classes, returning to their departments with valuable information to share. Link to Law Enforcement Page→

