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Online CCW Training: How to Maintain Your Everyday Carry Firearm for Reliability and Safety
Whether you’re applying for or renewing your California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit, maintaining your everyday carry (EDC) firearm is an essential part of responsible gun ownership. At 559CCW, we offer flexible, online CCW training that allows you to complete your required education and skills review from home, at your own pace. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple,…
Conflict Avoidance: Your Essential First Line of Self-Defense
Before you ever draw your firearm, the smartest move is to avoid danger altogether. Conflict avoidance isn’t about walking away out of fear—it’s a deliberate, proactive strategy that keeps you and your loved ones safe. In this post, we’ll explore how to spot trouble early, use simple de-escalation techniques, and make confident decisions under pressure.…
Preparing for Your Live-Fire Qualification: What Every CCW Applicant Needs to Know
Whether you’re just beginning the steps toward your California CCW permit or finalizing your application, live-fire qualification is an essential milestone before you can carry. This hands-on assessment lets you demonstrate safe handling and shooting skills in a supportive environment. In this post, we’ll cover why live-fire qualification matters, what to expect, when to schedule,…
CCW Permit Lawsuit Sparks Statewide Momentum—Here’s Why You Should Act Now
A high-profile lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County over CCW-permit delays has ignited fresh attention across California—and the best response is simple: get trained and apply today. While some agencies have struggled with backlogs, our local sheriffs in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Madera Counties continue to deliver a smooth, professional permit process for law-abiding residents.…
California CCW Now Available to Non-Residents
559CCW LLC is pleased to inform out-of-state firearm owners of a major policy change in California. Beginning April 22, 2025, non-California residents will be allowed to apply for a California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit. This announcement provides an overview of the new policy, clarifies the live-fire qualification requirements, and explains how 559CCW’s DOJ-compliant 16-hour…