At AAO, we are proud to be an authorized CCW instructor for the Sausalito Police Department, offering Resident (In-Person Only) and Non-Resident (Online Only), New & Renewal training.

📜 We understand the unique needs and expectations of the Sausalito community when it comes to responsible firearm ownership and personal safety.

🤝 Our strong relationship with the Sausalito Police Department ensures that our training programs not only meet but exceed California state standards. We work closely with local law enforcement to deliver instruction that is current, relevant, and fully compliant.

🎯 This partnership guarantees that every student — from first-time applicants to seasoned renewals — receives the highest quality education and hands-on preparation.

🏛️ Choosing AAO means choosing instructors who are deeply committed to the community we serve — who live here, train here, and protect here. Whether you’re new to CCW or renewing your permit, trust AAO to guide you with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine connection to the Sausalito community.

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, civilian defensive carry knowledge, and California CCW permit compliance to deliver the gold standard in Bay Area concealed carry instruction.

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

🟢 One retired Law Enforcement Range Master — 24 years of service, ensuring precision firearms training and range safety at the highest level. who is a California DOJ-certified CCW instructor.

🟣 Four female CCW instructors — including one recently retired after 25 years in law enforcement, providing diverse perspectives and relatable coaching for concealed carry students. Whom are California DOJ-certified CCW instructor's

🟠 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 Red Dot Instructor credentials for advanced handgun optics training.

🟡 CRPA Train-the-Trainer Credentials — Two instructors certified to train other firearms instructors, ensuring AAO’s methods meet the highest professional CCW training standards.

🟤 Certified Stop the Bleed Instructors — Every member of our team is trained to teach lifesaving trauma care, preparing students to defend life — and save it.

At AAO, we are deeply committed to your CCW training, your safety, and your success. Whether you’re new to concealed carry, seeking a CCW renewal course, or looking for advanced firearms skills, our team delivers professional, personalized instruction that goes beyond state requirements — serving students across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

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.
 

1. Firearm Safety
    
2. Pistol Nomenclature & Selecting a Defensive Pistol
    
3. Ammunition Knowledge & Defensive Ammunition Selection
    
4. Basic Defensive Pistol Skills & Shooting Techniques
    
5. Drawing from Concealment
    
6. Loading & Stoppage Remediation
    
7. Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath
    
8. Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment
    
9. Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance
    
10. Safe Firearm Storage
     
11. Legal Transport & Securing Firearms in Vehicles
     
12. Where CCW Holders May Carry in California
     
13. Permissible Use of a Firearm
     
14. Lethal Force in Self-Defense — Legal Boundaries
     
15. Mental Health & Available Resources (1 Hour)
     
16. Written Exam
     
17. Live-Fire Drills

🌟 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 (Non-Resident Only) – 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.

At AAO, we’re more than just an instructor team — we’re your partners in learning. Whether you have a complex question or the simplest one, we’re always here to help.

Your success is our mission, and we’re committed to supporting you before, during, and after your training.

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