8-Hour California CCW Initial Online Course
State Mandated 8 Hour Course
Presented By: Stage Stop Gun Shop.
This online course is no longer eligible to be purchased. If you have purchased this course within the past 30 days and you are still working through the content, you will be able to login and finish You must finish the course and the live-fire shooting before The Firing Line closes on Saturday, December 30th.
If you have purchased this course and fail to complete the requirements before SB2 takes effect at 12:01am on January 1st, 2024, there will be no refunds for failure to follow the directions or complete the course in time.
Welcome to your state-mandated 8- hour CCW initial class. A renewal course will be required every two years to renew your California CCW, once your initial permit is in-hand.
In the County of Merced, you must first apply for your CCW Permit prior to taking your Initial CCW Course.
This course is broken up into 12 modules of instruction that you will be tested on at the end of each segment.
You must complete the lecture or reading segment before you will be able to complete the segment test. Please pay attention to the timer at the bottom of the screen before trying to advance to the next section.
You may start and stop as much as you wish, but you will not be able to move on to the next lesson until you have completed the previous lesson and passed the section test.
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to print a certificate of completion for 30 days after completion of the course, so try to print your certificate as soon as you finish. You can also screenshot your certificate with your smartphone. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRINT A REPLACEMENT AFTER 30 DAYS HAS PASSED FROM THE TIME YOU BEGAN THE COURSE. You will then take that certificate to Stage Stop Gun Shop for your “live-fire” qualification.
The shooting portion of your test can be done at any time Stage Stop Gun Shop is open for shooting. No appointment or special arrangements are necessary to come in and shoot.
To complete a lesson, you MUST wait for the timer at the bottom of each lesson to reach 0. Once the timer reaches 0, the “Complete Lesson” button next to the timer will be highlighted and allow you to click it to complete the lesson. Please do not use the Next Lesson, Previous Lesson links at the bottom as they will reset the timer and not allow you to continue and you will need to wait for the timer to count down again to complete the lesson using the button.
Modules
Initial: Course Introduction
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Introduction: Video
- Initial CCW – Introduction: Course Breakdown
- Initial CCW – Introduction: Course Breakdown: Course of Fire Free Preview
- Initial CCW – Introduction – Course Breakdown: Sections
- Initial CCW – Introduction: Course Goal
- Initial CCW – Introduction: End
Initial: Shooting Fundamentals
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Grip
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Grip 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Grip 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Stance
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Trigger Control
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Sights
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Sights 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Breathing
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Review
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: Shooting Fundamentals – Review Questions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 1: End
Initial: Handgun Types
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Introduction Video
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Semi-Automatics
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Semi-Automatics 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Semi-Automatics 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Revolvers
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Revolvers 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Revolvers 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Revolvers 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – Review Questions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 2: Handgun Types – End
Initial: Ammunition
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Introduction Video
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Ammunition Choice
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Centerfire Vs. Rimfire
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – 4 Components of a Cartridge
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Cartridge Designation
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Defensive Ammunition
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Defensive Ammunition 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Storage
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Malfunctions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – Review Questions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 3: Ammunition – End
Initial: Firearm Storage
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage – Prohibited Persons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage – Prohibited Persons 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage – Ammo & Firearms
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage – Review Questions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 4: Firearm Storage – End
Initial: Children & Firearm Safety
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety 5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety – Review Questions
- Initial CCW – Lesson 5: Children & Firearm Safety – End
Initial: Firearm Safety
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Gun Owners Responsibilities
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Clearing a Firearm
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Safe Operation
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – The 4 Rules
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Knowledge & Skill
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Ignorance & Carelessness
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Accidental Discharge
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Accidental Discharge 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Emotional State
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Addictive Substances & Firearms
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Drugs & Firearms
- Initial CCW – Lesson 6: Firearm Safety – Review Questions
Initial: CA Penal Code Part 1
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – USCCA
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – CA PC 417. (a) (1)
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – CA PC 417. (a) (2)
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – CA PC 417. (b)
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – CA PC 417. (c)
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – CA PC 417.
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – Brandishing
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – Printing
- Initial CCW – Lesson 7: CA Penal Code Part 1 – Review Questions
Initial: CA Penal Code Part 2
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Lethal Force 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – CA PC 197. (a) (2)
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Lethal Force 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Lethal Force 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Lethal Force 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – CA PC 198.
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Bare Fear
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – CA PC 198.5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Deadly Force FAQ 6
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: USCCA Video
- Initial CCW – Lesson 8: CA Penal Code Part 2 – Review Questions
Initial: Where Can I Carry
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 6
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 7
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Lesson 8
- Initial CCW – Lesson 9: Where I Can Carry – Review Questions
Initial: Contact With L.E.O.
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 6
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 7
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 8
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Lesson 9
- Initial CCW – Lesson 10: Contact with Law Enforcement – Review Questions
Initial: Presentation of Firearm
Lessons
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Introduction
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 1
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 2
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 3
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 4
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 5
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 6
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 7
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 8
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 9
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 10
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 11
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Lesson 12
- Initial CCW – Lesson 11: Presentation of Firearm – Review Questions