At AAO Sports Academy, our mission is to provide quality sports education to children and adults alike. We believe in the power of sports to promote physical and mental wellbeing, and we strive to create a fun and inclusive environment for all our students.

At AAO, we are proud to be an authorized CCW instructor for the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, offering Resident & Non-Resident, New & Renewal training — in-person or online.

📍 Our classroom and live-fire qualification site are just minutes from Napa’s wine country, located in a private training setting. This makes it convenient, accessible, and the ideal location for Napa County CCW applicants. Based just across the county line, we fully understand what Napa residents expect — and we’ve tailored our program to meet and exceed those needs.

1. Exclusive Private Range Access
   Unlike public ranges, AAO provides a private range environment. No distractions, no interruptions—just safe, effective training in a controlled setting.
    
2. Unmatched Instructor-to-Student Ratio
   With a 2-to-1 instructor-to-student ratio, every applicant receives personalized coaching, immediate feedback, and a safer, more customized training experience.
    
3. Professionalism at Every Step
   From registration through certification, we handle every detail with precision. Applicants can focus on building confidence while we set the standard in professionalism.
    
4. Safety is Paramount
   AAO leads the Bay Area in safety standards. Our thorough safety briefing goes far beyond minimum requirements, ensuring every applicant develops strong firearm handling, range protocols, and situational awareness.
    
5. Best-in-Class Medical Preparedness
   Our medical briefing is second to none. Applicants leave with practical skills and confidence to respond in emergencies—protecting themselves and others.
    
6. Generations of Experience
   With over 125 years of combined range and classroom experience, our instructors deliver unmatched knowledge, insight, and credibility.
    
7. Proven Teamwork and Expertise
   The AAO team has trained together for years—long before we carried the AAO name. This history means our instruction is consistent, efficient, and refined.
    
8. Leadership in the Bay Area and Beyond
   Recognized as a leader in CCW training, AAO ensures applicants don’t just complete a class—they leave with the confidence, skills, and mindset of responsible CCW holders.
    

At AAO, we understand that Napa 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.

📍 Our classroom and private live-fire qualification site are minutes from Napa’s wine country, making training convenient and accessible. The private setting allows applicants to focus fully on learning, free from the distractions of a crowded public range.

Napa County applicants benefit from on-the-job tactical expertise brought directly into the classroom and onto the range. Our instructors share real-world law enforcement insight into defensive carry that you won’t find in generic CCW classes. Also who are California DOJ-certified CCW instructor's

With 24 years of law enforcement service, our retired Range Master ensures every Napa CCW class runs at the highest level of precision, safety, and discipline. Is also a California DOJ-certified CCW instructor.

We are proud to have four female instructors, including one who retired after 25 years in law enforcement. Napa applicants receive diverse perspectives, relatable coaching, and instruction that addresses the unique challenges of carrying concealed in California. who are California DOJ-certified CCW instructor's

Our Lead Instructor is a California DOJ-certified CCW instructor, deeply experienced in situational awareness, responsible carry, and public safety. Napa CCW applicants benefit from professional instruction that goes far beyond the state’s minimum requirements.

Every instructor on our team is certified in Red Dot Optics, and two are POST-certified Red Dot Instructors. Napa CCW students learn modern optics skills that are increasingly vital in today’s defensive carry environment.

Two of our instructors are CRPA-certified to train other firearms instructors. That means Napa applicants learn from educators who set the standard in professional firearms training.

Every member of our instructor team is certified in trauma care training. Napa applicants leave our training prepared not only to defend life — but also to save it in a medical emergency.

✅ Napa 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’s Bay Area and Wine Country.

• Private Range Training: No crowded public ranges — your training is safe, focused, and tailored.
   
• 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 Napa County CCW permit or renewing, AAO delivers the gold standard of CCW training in the Bay Area.

Our Napa County Sheriff’s Office–approved CCW training provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to protect yourself and your loved ones — legally and responsibly. We combine California-mandated instruction with hands-on, real-world training so you can carry with confidence.

📍 Training is held just minutes from Napa’s wine country at our private classroom and live-fire qualification site, offering a convenient and professional setting for applicants.

• 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 about protecting yourself and your family every single 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
   

👉 With over 125 years of combined instructor experience, AAO ensures that every Napa County applicant leaves with not only the required certification but also the confidence, responsibility, and preparedness to carry concealed safely.

🌟 Flexible Scheduling — No Problem! 🌟
At AAO, we know life can be busy — that’s why we offer flexible training options to fit your schedule.

💻 Online Courses – Complete your training at your convenience with our convenient online training at 👉 CaliforniaCCWCourses.com. Learn at your own pace, on your own time. 👉 

🏫 In-Person Classes – Need flexibility? No problem! Let us know your availability, and we’ll work with you to ensure you get your full 16 hours of training without added stress.

✅ Your training should work for you — not the other way around.

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

Whether you’re a first-time Napa County CCW applicant, renewing your permit, or advancing your firearms skills, AAO delivers the gold standard in CCW training.

👉 Call, click, or email today to reserve your spot — and join hundreds of Bay Area residents who trust AAO for safe, professional, and real-world CCW instruction.