- As of March 1, 2025, the following will remain the same when providing training for the CCW permitting process:
All Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office CCW training classes must minimally include the following course of fire components to demonstrate proficient use of a weapon .
1. Course of fire. Each individual shall discharge 35 rounds from each firearm to be listed on
the qualification form, according to the following schedule: (All stages are unsupported.)
| Stage 1 | 1.5 yards | 5 rounds |
| Stage 2 | 3 yards | 10 rounds |
| Stage 3 | 5 yards | 10 rounds |
| Stage 4 | 7 yards | 5 rounds |
| Stage 5 | 10 yards | 5 rounds |
- Scoring. The course of 35 rounds discharged shall be used for scoring.
- Silhouette targets shall be used.
- Each individual shall qualify with an 80% score (200 out of 250 points) on the scoring segment.
- Each individual shall be informed by the instructor whether his or her score passes or Fails.
2. The Sacramento County Sheriffs Office’s “CCW Training and Qualification Form” will be modified to include a certification by the instructor, under penalty of law, that the above minimal standards were met. As of March 1, 2025 the Training and Qualification Form is the ONLY form the Sacramento Sheriffs Office will accept. Firearms Instructors must continue to provide their training certificate and qualification form.
Information obtained from Sacramento Sheriff AB2103 compliance letter.