Comprehensive Training

Learn the legal and practical aspects of carrying a concealed weapon in California.

Expert Guidance

Approved course for the California non-resident concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit.

Safety First

Understand the responsibilities and best practices of carrying a concealed weapon.

About the Course

Are you ready to take control of your safety and protection? Our California Non-Resident CCW Certification Course provides you with the knowledge and skills to legally carry a concealed weapon in California. Learn from experts in the field and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones. Don't wait, enroll now and empower yourself with the necessary training. 

Meet Your Instructors

William “Bill” Murphy has been a law enforcement officer and deputy in the State of California for the past four decades, primarily assigned to Patrol, SWAT and training functions. In 1990, Bill began the Instructor Provost program at Gunsite Training Center. He continued on as a Rangemaster and was the 44th instructor hired at Gunsite, teaching pistol, Shotgun, carbine, SMG, close quarter, and low light tactics. He ran and operated the SureFire Institute for twenty years training law enforcement and specialized military groups. Since 1998 Bill and his wife, Cheryl, have been running Firearms Training Associates in Southern California teaching CCW, shotgun, pistol, rifle, carbine to the armed civilian, law enforcement, and military.  Cheryl Murphy is a retired Southern California police officer with three decades of service. She was an Academy Instructor, CA POST Certified Instructor, and is a credentialed college instructor.

Course Curriculum

17 Chapters · 198 Lessons

  1. 1

    INTRODUCTION

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      About Firearms Training Associates

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    UNIT 1: Introduction to California Concealed Carry Laws for Non-Residents

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      Unit 1.1: Introduction to California Concealed Carry Laws for Non-Residents

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      Unit 1.2: Please Introduce Yourself

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      Unit 1.3: Why California’s Law Are Unique

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      Unit 1.4: Who Can Buy, Own or Possess a Firearm in California

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      Unit 1.5: Historical Evolution of California Gun Laws

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      Unit 1.6: Key Case Law and Legal Precedents

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      Unit 1.7: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 1.8: Recent Changes and Senate Bill 2

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      Unit 1.9: CA DOJ Report to Agencies on Non-Resident CCW

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      Unit 1.10: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 1.11: Conclusion

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      Unit 1.12: Unit Quiz

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    UNIT 2: A Deeper Understanding California’s Concealed Carry Laws

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      Unit 2.1: A Deeper Drive

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      Unit 2.2: California’s Shall-Issue System

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      Unit 2.3: Key Legal Concepts

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      Unit 2.4: When Can You Carry Concealed or Have a Loaded Gun?

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      Unit 2.5: California's SB 2 and Sensitive Places

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      Unit 2.6: Restricted Areas

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      Unit 2.7: Legal Responsibilities of CCW Holders

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      Unit 2.8: Case Law And Legal Precedents

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      Unit 2.9: New And Upcoming Firearms Laws in California

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      Unit 2.10: California Department of Justice New Law Bulletin

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      Unit 2.11: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 2.12: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 2.13: Conclusion

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      Unit 2.14: Quiz

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    UNIT 3: Safe Firearm Storage

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      Unit 3.1: Introduction to California’s Firearms Storage Laws

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      Unit 3.2 California Secure Storage Requirements

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      Unit 3.3: California-Specific Regulations

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      Unit 3.4: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 3.5: Additional Pertinent Information

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      Unit 3.6: Reflections Questions

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      Unit 3.7: Conclusion

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      Unit 3.8: Quiz

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    UNIT 4: California Firearm Transportation Laws

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      Unit 4.1: Introduction to Transporting Firearms in California

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      Unit 4.1.1: USCCA Reciprocity Tools & Travel Map

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      Unit 4.2: California Transport Laws

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      Unit 4.3: Differences Between Residents and Non-Residents

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      Unit 4.4: Transporting Handguns vs. Long Guns

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      Unit 4.5: Locked Container Requirements

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      Unit 4.6: Ammunition Storage and “Loaded” Firearm Definitions

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      Unit 4.7: Vehicle Transportation Best Practices

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      Unit 4.8: Air Travel with Firearms

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      Unit 4.9: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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      Unit 4.10: Real-World Applications and Case Studies

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      Unit 4.11: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 4.12: Conclusion

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      Unit 4.13: Quiz

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    UNIT 5: California Self Defense and Use of Force Laws

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      Unit 5.1: Self Defense and Use of Force

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      Unit 5.2: Self Defense and Imminent Threat Criteria

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      Unit 5.3: Pepper Spray as a Non-Lethal Defense Tool

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      Unit 5.4: Proportionality & De-escalation

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      Unit 5.5: No Mandatory Duty to Retreat

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      Unit 5.6: Castle Doctrine

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      Unit 5.7: Deadly Force & Self Defense Concepts

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      Unit 5.8: Key Concepts of Understanding

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      Unit 5.9: Understanding Brandishing

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      Unit 5.10: After Action Encounters and Police Interaction

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      Unit 5.11: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 5.12: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 5.13: Conclusion

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      Unit 5.14: Quiz

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    UNIT 6: Concealed Carry Responsibilities and Interactions with Law Enforcement

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      Unit 6.1: Introduction

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      Unit 6.2: CCW Holder Responsibilities

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      Unit 6.3: Law Enforcement Interactions

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      Unit 6.4: Navigating Police Stops

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      Unit 6.5: Legal Consequences

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      Unit 6.6: Real World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 6.7: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 6.8: Conclusion

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      Unit 6.9: Quiz

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    UNIT 7: Situational Awareness and Threat Assessment for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 7.1: Introduction

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      Unit 7.2: Mindset for Self-Defense

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      Unit 7.3: Situational Awareness Principles

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      Unit 7.4: A Deeper Understanding of Situational Awareness

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      Unit 7.5: Threat Assessment

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      Unit 7.6: A Deeper Understanding of Threat Assessment

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      Unit 7.7: Avoiding Confrontation

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      Unit 7.8: A Deeper Understanding on Avoiding Confrontation

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      Unit 7.9: Legal Considerations

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      Unit 7.10: A Story of Survival

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      Unit 7: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 7: Conclusion

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      Unit 7: Quiz

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    Unit 8: What Happens When De-Escalation Fails?

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      Unit 8.1: De-Escalation is a Necessary Skillset, but what happens when it doesn't work?

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      Unit 8.2: The CCW Holder’s Legal and Ethical Framework

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      Unit 8.3: Identifying Failed De-Escalation

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      Unit 8.4: Mastering Proportionality in Self-Defense

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      Unit 8.5: Escalating to Deadly Force

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      Unit 8.6: Navigating California’s Legal Landscape

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      Unit 8.7: Practical Scenarios for Decision-Making

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      Unit 8.8: Managing Post-Incident Consequences

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      Unit 8.9: Building Skills Through Training and Preparedness

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      Unit 8.10: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 8.11: Conclusion

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      Unit 8.13: Quiz

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    Unit 9: CCW Firearms, Components, Safety & Fundamentals

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      Unit 9.1: Introduction to Fundamentals

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      Unit 9.2: Firearm Safety

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      Unit 9.3: Components of a Revolver

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      Unit 9.4: Components of a Semi-Automatic Handgun

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      Unit 9.5: What is Double-Action vs. Single-Action?

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      Unit 9.5.1: In-Depth Understanding of Single-Action v. Double-Action Mechanics

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      Unit 9.6: The Basic Fundamentals of Shooting

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      Unit 9.7: Basic Safe Handling & Operation

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      Unit 9.8: Understanding Sights

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      Unit 9.9: Dry Fire Practice

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      Unit 9.10: Inter-Limb Interaction and Sympathetic Response

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      Unit 9.11: Ammunition Selection

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      Unit 9.12: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 9.13: Final Thoughts

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      Unit 9.14: Quiz

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    Unit 10: Firearms Maintenance for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 10.1: Introduction

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      Unit 10.2: Cleaning Procedures

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      Unit 10.3: Cleaning a Semi-Automatic Pistol

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      Unit 10.4: Cleaning a Revolver

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      Unit 10.5: Lubrication Techniques

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      Unit 10.6: Inspection and Parts Replacement

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      Unit 10.7: Function and Safety Checks

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      Unit 10.8: Storage and Transport Maintenance

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      Unit 10.9: Legal Considerations

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      Unit 10.10: Non-Resident Challenges

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      Unit 10.11: Real-World Scenarios and Maintenance Tips

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      Unit 10.12: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 10.13: Conclusion

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      Unit 10.14: Quiz

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    Unit 11: Fundamental Techniques for Responsible Carry

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      Unit 11.1: It's Time to Talk About Necessary Mindset, Skillset, & Equipment

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      Unit 11.2: Tactical Disadvantages Facing the Law Abiding

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      Unit 11.3: The Modern Technique of Shooting

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      Unit 11.4: Selecting The Right Firearm for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 11.5: Concealed Carry Holsters

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      Unit 11.6: Trigger Reset

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      Unit 11.7: Accelerated Shooting

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      Unit 11.8: Speed Reloading

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      Unit 11.9: Clearing Malfunctions

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      Unit 11.10: Weapon Retention

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      Unit 11.11: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 11.12: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 11.13: Conclusion

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      Unit 11.14: Quiz

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    Unit 12: Advanced Defensive Strategies for Concealed Carry

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      12.1 Introduction to Advanced Defensive Strategies for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 12.2: The Importance of Low-Light Training

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      Unit 12.2.1: Low-Light

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      Unit 12.2.2: How to Use Illumination

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      Unit 12.3: An In-depth look at the need for Low-Light Training and Tactics

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      Unit 12.3.1: Backlighting

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      Unit 12.3.2: Dominate With Light

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      Unit 12.3.3: Using Light and Moving

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      Unit 12.3.4: Reading the Light

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      Unit 12.4: Dynamic Movement

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      Unit 12.5: Cover and Concealment

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      Unit 12.6: Shooting While Moving

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      Unit 12.7: Engaging Multiple Threats

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      Unit 12.8: One-Handed Firearm Operation

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      Unit 12.9: Vehicle Operations

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      Unit 12.10: Post-Incident Protocols

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      Unit 12.11: Real-World Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 12.12: Additional Pertinent Information

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      Unit 12.13: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 12.14: Final Thoughts

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      Unit 12.15: Quiz

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    Unit 13: Critical First Aid for Concealed Carry Holders

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      13.1 Critical First Aid Introduction

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      Unit 13.2: Stop The Bleed

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      13.2.1 Stop The Bleed

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      Unit 13.3: IFAK Essentials

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      Unit 13.4: Tourniquet Usage

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      Unit 13.5: How to Use the SAM XT Tourniquet

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      Unit 13.6: Blood Clotting Adjuncts: QuickClot

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      Unit 13.7: Using QuickClot to Pack a Wound

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      Unit 13.8: Preparing for Multiple Gunshot Wounds

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      Unit 13.9: On-Person Carry and Training

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      Unit 13.10: Legal Considerations

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      Unit 13.14: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 13.15: Conclusion

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      Unit 13.16: Quiz

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    Unit 14: Urban Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 14.1: Urban Awareness

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      Unit 14.2: Urban Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry

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      Unit 14.3: Recognizing Threats in Urban Environments

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      Unit 14.4: Understanding Urban Terrain

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      Unit 14.5: Using Environmental Cues

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      Unit 14.6: Legal Considerations and De-Escalation

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      Unit 14.7: Practical Scenarios and Compliance Tips

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      Unit 14.8: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 14.9: Conclusion

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      Unit 14.10: Quiz

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    Unit 15: Mental Health and Concealed Carry

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      Unit 15.1: Introduction to Mental Health

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      Unit 15.2: Mental Health Awareness and De-escalation Techniques

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      Unit 15.3: Recognizing Signs of a Mental Health Crisis in Others

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      Unit 15.4: Social Support & Resources

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      Unit 15.5: Conclusion

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      Unit 15.6: Quiz

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    Unit 16:Course Overview for Responsible Concealed Carry

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      Unit 16.1: Overview of the California CCW Permit for Non-Residents

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      Unit 16.2: Compliance Records

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      Unit 16.3: Issuing Agency Key Terms & Conditions

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      Unit 16.4: Issuing Agency Terms & Conditions Detail

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      Unit 16.5: Reflection Questions

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      Unit 16.6: Conclusion: Ongoing Education and Responsibility

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      Unit 16.7: Final Course Exam

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