Why should you choose A.F.I. for your CCW training needs?

We are now offering the CCW range training (Pods 1&3) on Saturdays.  The next Saturday Range class is November 16th 1pm to 5 pm at the Paradise Gun Club.

A.F.I. is now and official partner with the U.S.C.C.A.

 U.S. Concealed Carry Association | Born to Protect (usconcealedcarry.com) 

Attention: 

YOU MUST read this information in full. Failure to do so may and can result in you not obtaining or renewing your CCW.

SB2, which was implemented January 1st, 2024, has made serious changes to CCW laws and obtaining CCWs.

 As of January 1st, you are ineligible for a CCW, even if you have or have had one, if you fall into any of these categories.

(2) Has been convicted of contempt of court under Section 166.

(3) Has been subject to any restraining order, protective order, or other type of court order issued pursuant to the following statutory provisions, unless that order expired or was vacated or otherwise canceled more than five years prior to the licensing authority receiving the completed application:

(A) Section 646.91 or Part 3 (commencing with Section 6240) of Division 10 of the Family Code.

(B) Part 4 (commencing with Section 6300) of Division 10 of the Family Code.

(C) Sections 136.2 and 18100.

(D) Section 527.6, 527.8, or 527.85 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(E) Section 213.5, 304, 362.4, 726.5, or 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(4) In the 10 years prior to the licensing authority receiving the completed application for a new license or a license renewal, has been convicted of an offense listed in Section 422.6, 422.7, 422.75, or 29805.

(5) Has engaged in an unlawful or reckless use, display, or brandishing of a firearm.

(6) In the 10 years prior to the licensing authority receiving the completed application for a new license or a license renewal, has been charged with any offense listed in Section 290, 667.5, 1192.7, 1192.8, or 29805 that was dismissed pursuant to a plea or dismissed with a waiver pursuant to People v. Harvey (1979) 25 Cal.3d 754.

(7) In the five years prior to the licensing authority receiving the completed application for a new license or a license renewal, has been committed to or incarcerated in county jail or state prison for, or on probation, parole, postrelease community supervision, or mandatory supervision as a result of, a conviction of an offense, an element of which involves controlled substances, as described in Sections 11053 to 11058, inclusive, of the Health and Safety Code, or alcohol.

(8) Is currently abusing controlled substances, as described in Sections 11053 to 11058, inclusive, of the Health and Safety Code, or alcohol.

(9) In the 10 years prior to the licensing authority receiving the completed application for a new license or a license renewal, has experienced the loss or theft of multiple firearms due to the applicant’s lack of compliance with federal, state, or local law regarding storing, transporting, or securing the firearm. For purposes of this paragraph, “multiple firearms” includes a loss of more than one firearm on the same occasion, or the loss of a single firearm on more than one occasion.

(10) Failed to report a loss of a firearm as required by Section 25250 or any other state, federal, or local law requiring the reporting of the loss of a firearm.

With SB2, all renewal CCW holders are required to take 8 hours of training.

All initial CCW applicants are required to take 16 hours of training.

A.F.I. will be conducting both renewal and initial CCW trainings: however, you MUST be told by the issuing agency that you have passed the new, more extensive, SB2 background check prior to attending. You MUST also provide proof of such at the onset of the 1st class you attend.

We will be providing four 4 hour trainings per month, which we will be calling each particular 4 hour training “Pods 1-4.”

Two of the Pods, Pods 1 and 3, will be conducted on every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. They will be held at the Chico Rod and Gun Club in upper Bidwell Park, Chico. Time will be 4:30-8:30 pm.

All firearms brought to this facility WILL be unloaded and stored in a soft or hard case. ANY loaded firearms brought into this facility will result with an immediate removal from the class without refunding your ticket.

You will need a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition for 1 firearm that you will be training with, and at least 10 rounds of ammunition for each additional firearm(s) you are wishing to add or qualify with in order to have on your permit.

SB2 has also made it unlawful for you to possess a firearm that is not registered to you, therefor ALL firearms you will be putting on your permit MUST be registered in your name. This means spouses can NO LONGER share firearms between the two and have the same pistols on two separate CCW permits.

The Chico Rod and Gun Club also has a Max velocity of 1200 FPS for firearms and ammunition. If your firearm(s) exceeds that threshold you CANNOT bring it to this class. 

Renewal CCW holders can take either one of Pods 1 or 3, while initial applicants MUST attend BOTH.

Pods 2 and 4 will be taught at 3965 Morrow Ln, Chico,(Butte County Search and Rescue Facility at bottom of the Skyway) 95928.  These classes will follow each of the two Friday classes. Classes here will be from 5:30-9:30.

ALL CCW holders or applicants MUST take Pod 2, which is “Laws regulations and responsibilities of CCW”.

Only initial applicants are required to take Pod 4, which will be “Stop the bleed, Pre and Post Critical Incident Care, and other CCW topics”, however all CCW holders are encouraged to take at least the “Stop the Bleed course”.

ABSOLUTLY No Firearms are to be brought to the California Park Dr location. These are classes only and require no firearms.

SB2 has placed a huge requirement on instructors to teach required information as well as required hourly trainings, down to the minute. Failure to do so can result in criminal and civil penalties for instructors.

Therefor: YOU MUST BE EARLY OR ON TIME for each and every class. Failure to do so will result in you not being allowed to take that particular class and you WILL NOT be refunded.

You MUST provide proof of completing your CCW application and photo identification at the 1st class you attend. 

You MUST also provide proof of signing up with Eventbrite for each and every class. 

Drop ins will no longer be allowed. 

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 530-990-1807.

To get signed up for one of our classes, or Pods, call or text 530-990-1807 or email djtdangel@sbcglobal.net for class reservations and payment options. 

YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO DOWNLOAD A PROOF OF EXAM.

The proof of exams is further down on this page.  There are two.  1 is for renewal CCW holders, the other is for initial CCW applicants.

Please download the Proof of Exam and fill it out prior to coming to your 1st class.  Thank you.

If you reside in Butte County and have decided, you want to further protect yourself and your loved ones click the link below.

 Butte County Sheriff's Office Online Concealed Carry Weapons License Application (permitium.com) 

If you reside in Glenn County click the link below.

 Applications | County of Glenn 

If you reside in Tehama County click the link below.

https://tehamaso.org/administration/licenses-permits/concealed-weapons/

People who reside in the city limits of Corning, click the link below.

 Concealed Weapons - Corning, CA