Resident or non-resident, our online CCW program fits your schedule. Learn from anywhere with the same quality instruction trusted across California.

Want focused coaching? Our one-on-one private lessons give you personalized training at your pace—no distractions, just results.

With a 2-to-1 instructor-to-student ratio, you’ll always get the attention, feedback, and support you need to succeed.

From simple online registration to fast certification, we handle the details so you can focus on building confidence and skills.

Our safety training goes far beyond the basics, preparing you with the awareness and mindset to carry responsibly.

Every applicant completes our medical preparedness briefing, leaving with the confidence to respond in an emergency.

With over 125 years of combined experience, our instructors bring unmatched knowledge and insight to every class.

Our instructors have trained together for years, delivering seamless, refined instruction that feels like second nature.

Many of our applicants have Bay Area ties, making Lassen County the perfect hub for top-tier online or in-person CCW training.

At AAO, we understand that Lassen County CCW applicants are looking for more than just the minimum required class — you need real-world, California-compliant CCW training that prepares you to carry responsibly in your community. Our instructors bring unmatched experience, professionalism, and respect to every class — without the drill sergeant attitude.

🔵 Two Active Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
Lassen County applicants benefit from on-the-job tactical expertise brought directly into the classroom and onto the range. Our instructors bring today’s law enforcement experience into your CCW training, giving you real-world insight into defensive carry. Both are California DOJ-certified CCW instructors.

🟢 One Retired Law Enforcement Range Master
With 24 years of law enforcement service, our retired Range Master ensures every Lassen County CCW class runs at the highest level of precision, safety, and discipline. He is a California DOJ-certified CCW instructor.

🟣 Four Female CCW Instructors
We are proud to have four female instructors, including one who recently retired after 25 years in law enforcement. For Lassen County applicants, this means training with diverse perspectives, relatable coaching, and instructors who understand the unique challenges of concealed carry in California. All are California DOJ-certified CCW instructors.

🟠 Lead Instructor — DOJ Certified
Our Lead Instructor is a long-time California DOJ-certified CCW instructor, deeply experienced in situational awareness, responsible carry, and public safety. Lassen County CCW applicants get the benefit of professional instruction that goes far beyond the state’s minimum requirements.

🔴 Red Dot Optics Experts
Every instructor on our team is a certified Red Dot Optics instructor, and two are POST-certified Red Dot Instructors. This allows Lassen County CCW students to gain modern handgun optics skills — increasingly important in today’s defensive carry environment.

🟡 CRPA Train-the-Trainer Credentials
Two of our instructors are certified to train other firearms instructors through the CRPA. This means your CCW training in Lassen County is delivered by those who set the standard in professional firearms education.

🟤 Certified Stop the Bleed Instructors
Every member of our instructor team is certified in trauma care training. As a Lassen County CCW applicant, you will not only learn to defend life — but also to save it in a medical emergency.

📜 Meets & Exceeds DOJ Standards
Lassen County requires strict adherence to California DOJ CCW standards. At AAO, we don’t just check the boxes — we prepare you for the realities of responsible concealed carry in California.

🎯 Private Training Options
No crowded public ranges — your training is safe, focused, and tailored to your needs.

👥 Personalized Attention
With our 2-to-1 instructor-to-student ratio, you’re never just another applicant in the room.

🎓 Trusted Expertise
Over 125 years of combined experience, all working together for years as a unified team.

🤝 Professional, Respectful Training
Designed specifically for California residents who want to meet requirements — and exceed expectations.

👉 Whether you’re applying for your first Lassen County CCW permit or renewing, AAO delivers the gold standard of CCW training in Northern California.

DOJ & SB2 Compliant ✅

Our CCW training gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones — legally and responsibly. We combine core training topics with hands-on instruction so you can carry with confidence.

• California Penal Codes & Legal Responsibilities
   
• Situational Awareness & Conflict Avoidance
   
• Mental Health Awareness & Emotional Preparedness
   
• Firearm Safety & Medical Briefings
   
• Firearm Nomenclature, Grip, Stance & Target Acquisition
   
• Drawing from a Holster & Pre-Qualification Drills
   

💡 Why it matters: These skills aren’t just for passing a test — they’re for keeping your family safe every day.

• Firearm Safety
   
• Pistol Nomenclature & Selecting a Defensive Pistol
   
• Ammunition Knowledge & Defensive Ammunition Selection
   
• Basic Defensive Pistol Skills & Shooting Techniques
   
• Drawing from Concealment
   
• Loading & Stoppage Remediation
   
• Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath
   
• Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment
   
• Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance
   
• Safe Firearm Storage
   
• Legal Transport & Securing Firearms in Vehicles
   
• Where CCW Holders May Carry in California
   
• Permissible Use of a Firearm
   
• Lethal Force in Self-Defense — Legal Boundaries
   
• Mental Health & Available Resources (1 Hour)
   
• Written Exam
   
• Live-Fire Drills
   

👉 This positions your program clearly as Lassen County DOJ & SB2 compliant and makes it feel like a premium, complete package.

We make it easy for Lassen County CCW applicants to get started:

📱 Phone: 707-400-3677
✉️ Email: info@aao-co.com
🌐 Online Courses: www.californiaccwcourses.com
📅 Class Schedules & More: www.aao-co.com