Contra Costa County Sheriff

Paladin instructors are DOJ-certified and are recognized by the Contra Costa County Sheriff.

INITIAL PERMIT

Steps:​

1. Submit your CCW Initial Permit application to the Sheriff.

2. Complete Paladin Tactical's CCW 1 course (8-hours).

3. Submit your course certificate to the Sheriff​.

4. Conduct your official live-fire qualification with the Sheriff.

SEE CCW 1 CLASS DATES

RENEWAL PERMIT

Steps: 

1. Submit your CCW renewal application to the Sheriff.

2. Complete Paladin Tactical's CCW 1R course (4-hours).

3. Submit your course certificate to the Sheriff.

4. Conduct your official live-fire qualification with the Sheriff.

SEE CCW 1R CLASS DATES

QUALIFICATION COURSE

Target: B-27 Target​

Stages:

1. 5 yard line: 6 rounds in 5 sec

2. 7 yard line: 6 rounds in 10 sec

3. 10 yard line: 6 rounds in 15 sec

Total: 18 rounds 

Passing Score: 126/180 (105 with 5 shot)​

Maximum number of pistols: 2​

Official qualification must be conducted by the CCC Sheriff's Office