Handgun Safety Certificate

This handgun safety and certification class is taught by certified instructors approved by the California Department of Justice. The program is designed to go beyond basic certificate requirements by offering personalized instruction that focuses on real world safety and responsible firearm handling. Students receive guided classroom training combined with supervised range time to ensure they understand both legal responsibilities and practical skills. The goal is to build confident safe and informed handgun owners through structured and thorough instruction.

The course includes one hour of supervised range time and requires completion of a prerequisite pistol training program to ensure all participants are prepared. This prerequisite covers safe handling loading unloading clearing stoppages transportation laws and basic firearm maintenance along with live fire practice and a written test. Certification obtained through this process is required under California law prior to purchasing a handgun with limited state exceptions. Students are responsible for range fees ammunition and certificate costs. The course welcomes adults minors with guardians and international visitors with proper identification.