Basic Handgun & Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

by 5150 HEAT, LLC · Brea, California

Instructor Background
Law Enforcement

Level

Beg. to Adv.

Duration

8 hours

Typical Price

$175

Course Overview

An 8-hour California SB-2 compliant concealed carry renewal course for current CCW holders. Covers recent California laws and updates, includes discussion, Q&A, firearm inspection, qualification, and presentation of certificates of completion.

Prerequisites

Current CCW license (for renewal)

Upcoming Schedule

for Basic Handgun & Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

5 dates

Aug 01, 2026

Brea, CA

$175

Sep 05, 2026

Brea, CA

$175

Oct 03, 2026

Brea, CA

$175

Nov 07, 2026

Brea, CA

$175

Dec 05, 2026

Brea, CA

$175

5150 HEAT, LLC

5150 HEAT Firearms Training Academy in Brea, CA, brings over four decades of professional law enforcement experience to civilian training. Founded in 1980, their instructors have trained thousands of police and military personnel, ensuring an exceptionally high standard for their CCW courses. They specialize in guiding new shooters and experienced civilians alike through comprehensive, state-compliant training for initial licenses and renewals. Their philosophy centers on empowering good people to defend their homes and themselves, emphasizing legal knowledge, defensive fundamentals, and real-world preparation. With a focus on thorough, professional instruction, 5150 HEAT is a top choice for serious, responsible firearms education in Southern California.

Instructors

2 instructors
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Additional Information

Learn how to Develop a Personal and Home Protection Plan:Define a personal protection plan • Why conflict avoidance is so important • Evaluating your home’s security • Home alarms • Home defense • Mental exercises. Colonel Cooper's Color Code of Situational Awareness: Developing a Combat Mindset.Used by soldiers and CIA agents alike, The Color Code of Awareness will help you see danger before it strikes and may just save your life. Self-Defense Firearm Basics:Universal safety rules • Understanding revolvers • Understanding semi-automatics • Understanding magazines • Ammunition components • Is caliber all that matters? • Ammunition care and storage • Home defense shotgun fundamentals • Defining gauge • Shot size • Shotgun chokes • The AR-15 platform • AR-15 components. Defensive Shooting Fundamentals:Defensive shooting versus marksmanship • Proper grip • Shooting platform • Aligning the muzzle to the target • Unsighted fire, point shooting • Flash sight picture • Sighted fire • Trigger control • Rubber band exercise. The Legal Use of Force:Defending the home • Defending property. Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath:When we’re left with no other choice • When the right to use deadly force ends • The immediate aftermath • Phone calls to make • When the police arrive • Statement to the police • Preserving evidence • Miranda rights • During and after your arrest • Advice for your lawyer. Gear & Gadgets:Tactical flashlights • Mounted lights • Considering a laser sight • Guns safes and storage. Basic & Advanced Skills:Creating a training program • Dry firing • Fundamental drill discussion • Discussion of what’s next. Classes usually go a little  overtime. Please allocate about 30 - 45 minutes in case extra time is needed. Course fee includes:USCCA  Home Defense Fundamentals Course, 271 page textbook,  "Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals" (a $35 Value!). Course Completion Certificates will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the cou

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