California Online CCW Renewal Course for Non-Residents

Complete Part A of your California CCW renewal training online from home, then complete Part B — your required live-fire qualification — in your hometown with an approved instructor or training facility.

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What You Should Know Before Enrolling

Each California licensing agency maintains its own list of approved CCW training providers. Before purchasing this course, you should verify that this online training is accepted by the Sheriff’s Department or Police Department that will process your California CCW renewal application.

Acceptance of online training varies by issuing agency. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this course satisfies the classroom training requirements established by their specific licensing authority before registering.

Click here to view the list of California licensing agencies that currently recognize our training.

Approved Training & Trusted Instruction

This page and online renewal course are proudly brought to you by Nationwide CCW, one of Los Angeles County’s premier CCW training providers.

Nationwide CCW has proudly trained thousands of students from all walks of life, including judges, deputy district attorneys, attorneys, current and former law enforcement officers, federal agents, military personnel, first responders, security professionals, business owners, and responsible law-abiding citizens.

Our instructors are committed to providing professional, practical, and responsible firearms education focused on safety, legal compliance, and responsible concealed carry.

Complete Your California CCW Renewal Training From Home

Not authorized by all police departments or licensing agencies. Please verify that your issuing agency accepts online CCW renewal training before enrolling.

California online CCW renewal training for non-resident permit holders consists of two required parts: Part A and Part B.

Part A is this online California CCW Renewal Course, which allows you to complete the classroom portion of your renewal training from the comfort of your home — on your schedule.

Part B is your required live-fire qualification. As a non-resident renewal student, you must shoot and qualify with each firearm you want to keep listed on your California CCW permit in your city or local area with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility, similar to how you completed your shooting qualification during your initial application process.

Designed for Non-Resident California CCW Permit Holders

This course is designed for current California CCW permit holders who need to complete the classroom portion of their renewal training online.

Whether you carry regularly or only occasionally, this renewal course helps refresh your understanding of California firearm laws, responsible concealed carry practices, safe handling, situational awareness, and the legal responsibilities that come with carrying a concealed firearm.

Because every licensing agency may have its own procedures, approved vendor list, live-fire standards, forms, and renewal requirements, students should carefully review their issuing agency’s instructions before purchasing training or submitting a renewal application.

How the Non-Resident Renewal Process Works

Part A — Online Renewal Classroom Training

Complete the required California CCW renewal classroom instruction online at your own pace using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Your course progress is automatically saved, so you can start, pause, and resume whenever your schedule allows.

This online course is Part A only of the renewal training process. After successfully completing and passing the online portion, you must still complete the required live-fire qualification.

Part B — Hometown Live-Fire Qualification

After completing and passing Part A, non-resident permit holders must complete the required live-fire shooting qualification for each handgun they intend to keep listed on their California CCW permit.

This live-fire qualification must be completed in your hometown or local area with an approved instructor, qualified firearms instructor, or approved firearms training facility that satisfies the requirements of the California licensing agency processing your renewal.

You must complete Part B with an approved instructor or facility, similar to the way you completed your shooting qualification during your initial California CCW application.

Before scheduling your live-fire qualification, confirm that your instructor, training facility, qualification form, and supporting documentation are accepted by your issuing agency.

Trusted by Thousands of Students

• Thousands of trained students
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• Our instructors and training partners have thousands of positive Google and Yelp reviews
• Clear instruction focused on safety, legal responsibility, and responsible firearm ownership

Students choose this program because it focuses on clear instruction, practical knowledge, and responsible firearm ownership.

Why Non-Residents Choose This Online Renewal Course

Why Renew Your California CCW Training?

Renewing your California CCW permit is more than simply meeting a legal requirement. It is an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, stay informed of changing laws, reinforce safe firearm practices, and continue carrying responsibly.

This renewal course is designed to help permit holders review important legal concepts, responsible concealed carry practices, safe storage, safe handling, and the duties that come with carrying a concealed firearm in California.

For non-resident permit holders, this online format provides a convenient way to complete Part A from home while still completing Part B locally with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility.

Professional CCW Renewal Instruction

Our curriculum is designed to help students understand both the legal responsibilities and practical skills required for concealed carry.

This course emphasizes firearm safety, legal compliance, responsible decision-making, defensive mindset, safe handling, and the serious responsibility that comes with carrying a concealed firearm in California.

What You Will Review

This California CCW renewal course reviews important topics designed to help permit holders remain knowledgeable, responsible, and legally compliant.

• California concealed carry laws and legal responsibilities
• Recent legal updates affecting CCW permit holders
• Firearm safety fundamentals
• Safe firearm storage and handling
• Responsible concealed carry practices
• Defensive mindset and situational awareness
• Principles of lawful self-defense
• De-escalation and conflict avoidance
• Interactions with law enforcement
• Mental health, stress, and decision-making
• Range safety and live-fire qualification preparation

These lessons help reinforce the serious responsibility of carrying a concealed firearm and continuing to carry safely and responsibly.

Progress Auto-Save Feature

Train on Your Schedule

Our system automatically saves your progress so you can return to the course anytime.

You can study:

• Early in the morning
• During lunch breaks
• Late at night
• On weekends
• While traveling
• Whenever your schedule allows

You have 60 days to complete the online course from the date of registration.

If the course is not completed within 60 days, you will need to register again and restart the online course.

Part B: Live-Fire Qualification in Your Hometown

After completing and passing Part A, non-resident renewal students must complete Part B — the required live-fire shooting qualification.

For non-resident permit holders, this live-fire qualification must be completed in your hometown or local area with an approved instructor, qualified firearms instructor, or approved firearms training facility accepted by the California licensing agency processing your renewal.

This is the same general process non-resident applicants follow during their initial California CCW application: complete the online classroom training, then complete the shooting qualification locally with an approved instructor or facility.

During the live-fire qualification, you may be required to demonstrate:

• Safe firearm handling
• Safe loading and unloading
• Basic marksmanship
• Proper firearm manipulation
• Proper range safety procedures
• Qualification with each handgun you intend to keep listed on your California CCW permit

Important: You must confirm with your issuing agency that your selected instructor, training facility, live-fire course, qualification form, and documentation are accepted before completing your qualification.

Approved Instructor or Training Facility Requirement

Non-resident renewal students must complete the live-fire requirement with an instructor or facility that satisfies the standards of the California licensing authority where they are renewing.

Depending on the agency, acceptable instructors may include instructors certified through recognized firearms training organizations, law enforcement firearms instructors, POST-certified instructors, or other agency-approved firearms instructors or training providers.

The student may be required to submit the instructor’s certification, a signed live-fire completion letter, qualification documentation, or agency-required training forms.

Approved CCW Training Provider

We are proud to be an approved training vendor for multiple California licensing agencies.

Our mission is to provide professional CCW training that prepares students to carry responsibly and safely.

Before registering, always confirm that your specific Sheriff’s Department or Police Department recognizes this course and training provider for your renewal application.

Important Information Before Registering

Please review the following before signing up:

• Confirm that your issuing California agency accepts this online renewal course
• Confirm that this course satisfies Part A of the required renewal training
• Understand that you must complete Part B live-fire qualification separately
• Confirm that your local instructor or training facility is approved or accepted
• Confirm what documents your instructor must provide after qualification
• Review your agency’s non-resident renewal instructions
• Review all course requirements and prerequisites
• Review the refund policy before registering

All course registrations are final and non-refundable.

Please review the refund policy before registering.

Start Your Online CCW Renewal Training Today

Complete Part A of your California CCW renewal training online from home, then complete Part B live-fire qualification locally with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility.

Train on your schedule. Refresh your knowledge. Prepare to continue carrying responsibly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course for non-resident California CCW renewal?

Yes. This course is designed for eligible non-resident California CCW permit holders completing the classroom portion of California CCW renewal training, subject to acceptance by the California licensing agency processing the renewal.

Is this the full California CCW renewal training requirement?

No. This online course is Part A — the classroom portion. Non-resident renewal students must also complete Part B — the live-fire shooting qualification — in their hometown or local area with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility.

Do I need to travel to California for classroom training?

No. Part A is completed online from home using a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Where do I complete Part B?

Non-resident students complete Part B in their hometown or local area with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility accepted by the California licensing agency processing the renewal.

Is this the same process as my initial application?

Yes. Non-resident students generally complete the shooting qualification locally with an approved instructor or facility, similar to the process used during the initial California CCW application.

Do I need to qualify with every firearm?

Yes. You must complete live-fire qualification with each handgun you intend to keep listed on your California CCW permit, subject to the rules of your issuing agency.

Can I use any instructor?

No. Your instructor or training facility must be approved or accepted by the California licensing agency processing your renewal.

How long do I have to complete the online course?

Students have 60 days from the date of registration to complete the online training.

Can I take this course on my phone?

Yes. The course works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

Does completing this course allow me to carry a concealed firearm?

No. Taking this course, passing the course, or receiving a certificate of completion alone does not allow you to carry a firearm or carry concealed in California. You must complete all renewal, training, live-fire, background, and licensing requirements and receive approval from the issuing agency.

Who decides whether my renewal is approved?

Only the California Sheriff’s Department or Police Department processing your renewal can approve or deny your application after reviewing all required documents, background information, training, live-fire documentation, and agency-specific requirements.

Important Notice

This online course is intended to satisfy Part A — the classroom training portion — of the California CCW renewal training requirement for participating licensing agencies.

Completion of this course or receipt of a certificate of completion does not grant permission to carry a concealed firearm, does not guarantee renewal approval, and does not replace the required live-fire qualification.

Non-resident renewal students must complete Part B — the live-fire shooting qualification — in their hometown or local area with an approved instructor or approved firearms training facility accepted by the issuing California agency.

Only the issuing California law enforcement agency has the authority to approve or deny a CCW renewal application after all statutory and agency-specific requirements have been met.

This online renewal course should take 8 hours to complete, including the live-fire exercise.