Aao offers certified California CCW courses
Bay Area CCW classes and online training with AAO
Serving the Bay Area & surrounding areas! for your concealed carry license class
MEET THE AAO INSTRUCTOR TEAM
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 (RDS) Red Dot Instructor
- NRA Basic Handgun Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- CRPA Certified Instructor Train the Trainer (Pistol/CCW/Rifle)
- Sig Sauer Certified Law Enforcement Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor (RDS)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- MSP Alumni
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
- Online CCW Class Provider
Instructor-Kristin M.
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
- RDS Red Dot System Instructor
- MSP Alumni
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
- Online CCW Course Training Provider
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
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- POST RDS Red Dot System Instructor
- MSP Alumni
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
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)
- RDS Red Dot System Instructor
- 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
- MSP Alumni
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
- CRPA Certified Train the Trainer Instructor
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.
- CCW DOJ C.I. No: 1208
- DOJ Certified Instructor
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- RDS Red Dot System Instructor
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
- CRPA (CRSO)
- CRPA Pistol Instructor
- CRPA PPIH Instructor
- CRPA PPOH Instructor
Instructor Kevin G.
Kevin is a recently retired law enforcement who honorably served over 25 years with the California Highway Patrol, including 14 years as a Range Master. His expertise spans tactical firearms instruction, weapon inspections, emergency medical response, and high-risk scenario training.
Throughout his career, he trained and certified officers in the use of rifles, pistols, and shotguns, while ensuring weapons were safe and operational. His background also includes tactical medical care, hazmat response, and homicide investigation.
Today, Kevin continues to share his knowledge as a DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor and POST-certified trainer, bringing extensive real-world experience to both law enforcement and civilian defense training.
- CCW DOJ C.I. No: 980
- DOJ Certified firearms Instructor
- COE (Certificate of Eligibility)
- BSIS TIF 2913
- Range Master (14 years)
- Tactical Firearms Instructor
- Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun Instructor
- RDS (Red Dot System) Instructor
- Force-on-Force Instructor – Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions Certified (P.O.S.T.)
- Active Shooter Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
- Tactical Casualty Care (P.O.S.T.)
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Tactical Medical Training
- Hazmat Training
- Homicide Investigation Training
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni
Instructor-Jen D.
Jen is a law enforcement officer with over 25 years of service, bringing unmatched real-world experience to CCW training.
Her extensive background ensures that every student from first-time applicants to seasoned shooters receives practical, up-to-date, and legally sound instruction.
Professional Credentials
- Certified Instructor in firearms and less-lethal weapons
- Specialized in Tactical Skills & Use-of-Force Protocols
- CCW DOJ Certified Instructor (C.I.) No. 979
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- POST Certified Firearms Instructor
- POST Certified Less-Lethal Weapon Instructor
- RDS (Red Dot System) Instructor
- POST Certified Crisis Negotiator & Hostage Negotiator
- Hunter Freeland Shooting Alum
COURSE OPTIONS
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 and we now offer online concealed carry classes for resident and non-residents of California. Online Courses , bay area ccw training, concealed carry license class
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.
Introduction to our CCW Class
Here is a Short Video of our course outline and what to expect in our class, We also offer online ccw classes. for agencies that have approved online training , Please check your agencies for detail or Look HERE !!
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