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Work through the required lessons and assessments on your schedule.
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California applicants must complete required live-fire training. Arizona applicants must follow the Arizona DPS application process.
Submit to the proper authority
A certificate documents course completion; only the issuing authority can grant a permit or accept a court-related certificate.
Arizona non-resident option on every page
Could You Qualify for an Arizona Non-Resident Concealed Weapons Permit?
Take our brief preliminary quiz to see whether you may meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply. The quiz is informational only and does not guarantee eligibility, approval or permit issuance.
$59 includes the complete online course and your course-completion certificate. There are no additional or hidden fees paid to us. The only separate costs are the Arizona state application fee, Live Scan or ink fingerprinting, and postage if you mail the application.
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Review the course details and verify acceptance or prerequisites with the appropriate issuing agency, court, probation office or supervising authority before enrolling.
California Renewal — Residents
Refresh California legal knowledge and responsible carry practices online, then complete the required in-person live-fire qualification.
View course & enrollArizona Non-Resident CCW Course
Study Arizona weapons law, lawful self-defense, restricted locations, safe handling, storage, de-escalation and responsible carry—without traveling to Arizona for the online course.
$59 includes the complete online course and your course-completion certificate. There are no additional or hidden fees paid to us. The only separate costs are the Arizona state application fee, Live Scan or ink fingerprinting, and postage if you mail the application.
View course & enrollCalifornia Initial — Residents
Complete Part A online, then complete the required Part B live-fire qualification with an instructor accepted by your issuing agency.
View course & enrollCalifornia Initial — Non-Residents
Complete Part A online from home and complete Part B live-fire locally with an instructor or facility accepted by the California issuing agency.
View course & enrollCalifornia Renewal — Non-Residents
Complete the online classroom portion and then qualify locally with an approved or accepted instructor for your issuing agency.
View course & enrollCalifornia Court-Ordered Safety Course
Focused education in safe handling, secure storage, child-access prevention, California legal responsibility, conflict avoidance and responsible decision-making.
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Important answers
Does completing an online course give me a permit?
No. A course certificate is not a concealed-weapons permit and does not authorize carry. You must satisfy every application, background, fingerprint, training and agency requirement and receive the permit from the appropriate government authority.
Can I take the Arizona course as a non-resident?
The Arizona course is designed for resident and qualified non-resident applicants. Final eligibility and permit issuance are determined by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Do California courses require live-fire qualification?
Yes. California initial and renewal courses include a separate live-fire requirement. Confirm that the online course, instructor, facility, forms and qualification are accepted by your issuing agency before enrolling.
Can I stop and return later?
The platform is designed for self-paced learning and saves progress so students can return to the course. Review the specific course page for access and completion requirements.
Is the preliminary Arizona quiz an approval decision?
No. It is an informational screening tool only. It does not provide legal advice, confirm eligibility or guarantee that a permit will be issued.