Welcome
We provide comprehensive, personalized CCW instruction!
Coming soon! We will soon be conducting the live-fire qualification for online CCW courses. Stay tuned for further details!
About us
CCW Issuing Agencies we serve
AAO is an approved vendor for Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Marin County Sheriff's Office, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Novato Police Department, San Rafael Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, Belvedere Police Department and Tiburon Police Department, San Francisco County Sheriff's Office, and Solano County.
Instructor-Bryan Kinney
Our classes are taught by Bryan Kinney who is a CCW DOJ Certified instructor and NRA CCW Instructor. Bryan holds AICC certification and NRA certifications in pistol and rifle. Red dot pistol fundamentals and performance training is available for those looking to advance to a red dot system.
- CCW DOJ C.I. No: 165
- Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
(TIF #2776) Instructor, (TFF #1716)
Facility
- DOJ Certified Instructor
- Certificate of Eligibility
- C.A. Post
- NRA Basic Handgun Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- CRPA Certified Instructor (Pistol/CCW/Rifle)
- Sig Sauer Certified Law Enforcement Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor (RDS)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Instructor-Kristin McNelis
Kristin is a CCW DOJ Certified instructor. Red dot pistol fundamentals and performance trainer for those looking to advance to a red dot system.
- CCW DOJ C.I. No: 298
- Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
(TIF No: TIF2850) Instructor
- DOJ Certified Instructor
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Instructor-Mike P.
Mike has 24 years law enforcement experience and a Navy Seabee Veteran. Retired after serving 24 years with the CHP. Currently serving as an LEO. Mike has 21 years as an EMT and 15 years as an FTO.
- Post certified tactical rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor.
- Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions certified as a force-on-force Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
- FBI Post Blast Investigator
- FEMA/NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Performance Level certified
- High Risk Vehicle Stop instructor
Awards
- California Governor’s Medal of Valor Gold/Action
- California State Firefighters Medal of Valor
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, US House of Rep.
Instructor-Sarah W.
Sarah has 25 years Law Enforcement experience with 13 years as an Operator on a Tactical High Risk Entry Team and 5 years as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
- CCW DOJ C.I. No: 544
- DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor
- Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
(TIF No: TIF2873) Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- NRA/CRPA Chief Range Safety Officer
- Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)
- Tactical Casualty Care Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
- Active Shooter Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
- Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions Certified as a Force-on-Force Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
- FBI Certified Crisis Negotiator and Hostage Negotiator
Instructor-Annette P.
Annette has been in the firearms industry since 1995 and has a passion for firearms training. She is an NRA Range Safety Officer and is a Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor.
- DOJ Certified Instructor
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
First-Rate Course Offerings
THIS IS NOT A SHOOTING RANGE
We promote a learning experience that is individualized to focus on building skills for each member of the class. We will prepare you for situational awareness in real life settings. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences.
Our Mission
Your training is our priority. To support our inclusive community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's skill set and need.
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