At AAO, we are proud to be an authorized CCW instructor for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, offering California CCW classes for Resident and Non-Resident permits. Whether you need new CCW training or a CCW renewal course, we provide convenient in-person and online CCW training options.

📜 The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office accepts online CCW training for both residents and non-residents, giving applicants flexibility and convenience. You also have the ability to choose your approved CCW instructor in El Dorado County, making the process simple and personalized.

🤝 Our courses are designed to meet and exceed California Department of Justice CCW requirements, ensuring applicants receive instruction that is state-compliant, up-to-date, and practical for everyday carry.

🎯 From first-time CCW applicants in El Dorado County to experienced permit holders seeking renewal, every student benefits from a program built on safety, responsibility, and hands-on firearms training.

🏛️ Choosing AAO means choosing local CCW instructors in El Dorado County who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and a strong dedication to firearm safety and personal protection.

At AAO, our instructors bring unmatched experience and a commitment to respectful, real-world California CCW training without the drill sergeant attitude. We combine law enforcement expertise, defensive carry knowledge, and California CCW permit compliance to deliver the gold standard in El Dorado County concealed carry instruction.

🔵 Two active law enforcement firearms instructors bringing current, on-the-job tactical expertise to every class. Both are California DOJ-certified CCW instructors.

🟢 One retired Law Enforcement Range Master with 24 years of service, ensuring precision firearms training and range safety at the highest level.

🟣 Four female CCW instructors, including one retired after 25 years in law enforcement, offering diverse perspectives and relatable coaching.

🟠 Lead Instructor – long-time California DOJ-certified CCW instructor, passionate about responsible carry, situational awareness, and public safety.

🔴 Red Dot Optics Experts – every instructor is a certified Red Dot Optics instructor, with two holding POST-certified credentials for advanced optics training.

🟡 CRPA Train-the-Trainer Certified – raising the standard of CCW education.

🟤 Certified Stop the Bleed Instructors – preparing students with lifesaving trauma care skills.

At AAO, we are committed to your CCW training in El Dorado County, your safety, and your success. Whether you’re a first-time applicant, renewing your CCW, or advancing your firearms skills, our professional instructors deliver training that goes beyond state requirements.

🌐 For added convenience, we also provide approved online CCW training through CaliforniaCCWCourses.com – giving El Dorado County residents and non-residents the flexibility to complete their coursework online. By taking our online course, you have the option to:

• ✅ Continue with AAO’s in-person CCW training for hands-on instruction, OR
   
• ✅ Select from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office approved live-fire training providers to complete your required range qualification.
   

This flexible approach ensures every applicant can meet Sheriff’s Office requirements in a way that fits their schedule and training preferences.

Take your DOJ & SB2-compliant CCW training online with CaliforniaCCWCourses.com. Our program is designed for El Dorado County residents and non-residents, combining legal education, safety training, and real-world defensive skills—all from the convenience of home.

Our online CCW program builds the knowledge and confidence you need to carry legally and responsibly:

• California CCW Laws – Penal Codes, legal responsibilities & use-of-force limits
   
• Situational Awareness – conflict avoidance, mindset & emotional preparedness
   
• Firearm Fundamentals – safety, grip, stance, holster draws & stoppage drills
   
• Defensive Pistol Skills – target acquisition, concealment, and live-fire prep
   
• Responsibility & Safety – cleaning, safe storage, and legal firearm transport
   

• Firearm safety & pistol basics
   
• Ammunition selection & handling
   
• Defensive shooting techniques
   
• Drawing from concealment
   
• Responding to threats & aftermath
   
• Legal transport & storage laws
   
• Where CCW holders may carry in California
   
• Mental health awareness & resources
   
• Written exam & live-fire drills (completed with Sheriff-approved trainers)
   

By taking our online CCW course, you can:

• Continue with AAO’s in-person range training, OR
   
• Complete live-fire qualification with El Dorado Sheriff’s Office–approved providers.

At AAO, we know life can be busy — that’s why we offer flexible, DOJ & SB2-compliant CCW training options to fit your schedule. Whether you choose in-person CCW instruction in El Dorado County or complete your coursework online, we make it simple to earn or renew your permit.

💻 Online Courses – Train on your schedule with our approved online CCW program at 👉 CaliforniaCCWCourses.com. Learn at your own pace, from any device, with step-by-step lessons that prepare you for your CCW qualification.

🏫 In-Person Classes – Prefer live instruction? AAO offers in-person CCW training in El Dorado County. We’ll work around your availability so you can complete the full 16 hours of required training without added stress.

✅ With AAO and CaliforniaCCWCourses.com, your training works for you — not the other way around.

⭐ Affordable Pricing – High-quality CCW training at a fair cost for El Dorado County residents and non-residents.

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