Department of Fish and Game

California Hunter Education Program

 

Class Schedule

Classes are given throughout the state. Classes are listed below by county. Check the list to find a class in your area.  If you cannot find a class, phone the Regional Hunter Education Coordinator and request information. Information on classes may also be obtained from sporting goods stores, license agents and sport shooting and hunting clubs.

Also Available:

County City Date Location Contact Additional Information
Alameda       Jeff Banke
(510) 581-0249
Call for classes.
Alameda Alameda 7/10, 11, 12   Buck Buchanan
(925) 998-5086
 
Alameda Castro Valley 1st Sat of every month
No Class in July
Chabot Gun Club
9999 Redwood Road
  Class is 6am-7:30pm. Fee $15. Bring your own drinks and lunch. Class size limited to 40, first come first serve. Rustic location, dress for the weather. www.chabotgunclub.com
Alameda San Leandro   San Leandro Optimist Club & Pistol Range 510-638-9605   9am - 4:30pm Fee $15
Alameda Tracy/Livermore 6/26-28 15400 Altamont Pass Rd Buck Buchanan
(925) 998-5086
Pre-registration required. Class fee $20.
Amador Ione 8/8 King's View Assembly of God
432 W Marlett St
Dan Epperson
(209) 304-9364
$10 per student. Lunch provided. Preregistration required.
Butte   11/20-22 Bird Haven Ranch   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Butte Chico     Mikkel Libarle
(530) 864-8311
Go to www.chicogunclub.org for course dates and times.
Butte Chico 6/13  

24 hour info line
(530) 896-9935

Registration is 5/25 7pm-8pm. Class is 7:30am-5pm.
Butte Chico 7/11  

24 hour info line
(530) 896-9935

Registration is 6/29 7pm-8pm. Class is 7:30am-5pm.
Butte Chico 8/8  

24 hour info line
(530) 896-9935

Registration is 7/27 7pm-8pm. Class is 7:30am-5pm.
Butte Chico 9/12  

24 hour info line
(530) 896-9935

Registration is 8/317pm-8pm. Class is 7:30am-5pm.
Butte Chico 10/3  

24 hour info line
(530) 896-9935

Registration is 9/28 7pm-8pm. Class is 7:30am-5pm.
Butte Paradise 8/4, 6, 8   (530) 877-5114 Sign up at Paradise Shooting Goods, 1010 Elliot Road
Butte Paradise 9/29 & 10/1, 3   (530) 877-5114 Sign up at Paradise Shooting Goods, 1010 Elliot Road
Butte Paradise July 13, 15, 16, 18, 20   Helen or Joe Becker
(530) 877-7438
$10. Class info(pdf)
Butte Paradise October   Helen or Joe Becker
(530) 877-7438
 
Calaveras San Andreas     Charlene Winkler
(209) 754-4755
One day class
Calaveras San Andreas 6/28   Charlene Winkler
(209) 754-4755
One day class
Calaveras Mokelumne Hill     Robert Dean
209-754-5887
 
Contra Costa       Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact Jim or Kathy to locate classes or instructors in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Concord 6/2, 3, 4, 9, 10 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class is 6:30-9:30pm. Must attend all 5 days. $10. Live fire. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 7/7, 8, 9, 14, 15 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class is 6:30-9:30pm. Must attend all 5 days. $10. Live fire. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 8/4, 5, 6, 11, 12 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class is 6:30-9:30pm. Must attend all 5 days. $10. Live fire. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 9/8, 9, 10, 15, 16 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class is 6:30-9:30pm. Must attend all 5 days. $10. Live fire. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 10/6, 7, 8, 13, 14 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class is 6:30-9:30pm. Must attend all 5 days. $10. Live fire. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Martinez   Martinez Gun Club
900 Waterbird Way
(925) 372-9599
Sam Grow Register in the club's bar, club hours Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am -6pm. Spanish Manuals available. Class hours 6pm-10 Fee $15
Contra Costa Martinez 7/18-19 304 Embarcadero St Bill Lytle
(925) 922-1797
Mike Hansen
(707) 434-0624
Call to pre-register. Class fee is $10(cash only please). Class starts at 8am both days.
Contra Costa San Pablo   The Bow Rack
(510) 236-8303
Salvatore Di Marco
(707) 425-2618
 
El Dorado El Dorado 8/1-2 Diamond Springs Fire Station Bill Adams
(530) 622-2480
Women only class. Class information (pdf)
El Dorado Placerville 6/9, 11, 16, 18 Sheriff's Training Room
1335 Broadway
Jim Russel
530-622-2480
Bill Adams
(530) 622-3794
Must pre-register. Class is 5:45pm-9:30pm each day.
El Dorado Placerville 8/11, 13, 18, 20 Sheriff's Training Room
1335 Broadway
Jim Russel
530-622-2480
Bill Adams
(530) 622-3794
Must pre-register. Class is 5:45pm-9:30pm each day.
El Dorado Placerville 9/15, 17, 22, 24 Sheriff's Training Room
1335 Broadway
Jim Russel
530-622-2480
Bill Adams
(530) 622-3794
Must pre-register. Class is 5:45pm-9:30pm each day.
El Dorado Placerville 11/10, 12, 17, 19 Sheriff's Training Room
1335 Broadway
Jim Russel
530-622-2480
Bill Adams
(530) 622-3794
Must pre-register. Class is 5:45pm-9:30pm each day.
Fresno Clovis   Valley Rod and Gun club Staff
559-292-3474
2704 Clovis Ave
Fresno Fresno Monthly The Range Pistol Club
(559) 277-9800
Ken Zachary  

Fresno

Fresno

Call for information

6264 N. Blackstone

Herb Bauer Sporting Goods  
(559) 435-8600

Call for information

Fresno Fresno     Jim DuBois
(916) 284-2072
Class scheduled as needed. Minimum 3 students required.
Fresno Reedley Call for information   David Kozina
559-638-1029
 
Fresno   6/16-20 Turk Station   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Glenn Orland Call for class dates   Wilda Sealy
(530) 865-3786
 
Humboldt Carlota     Jay Pedersen
(707) 768-9106
Call for dates
Humboldt Eureka Classes held most months - dates vary   Brad Smith
(707) 443-6328
 
Imperial Brawley 8/20, 21, 22, 25 & 26 Brawey Community Learning Center
206 D Street
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial El Centro 8/8, 10, 11, 13, 15 Sheriff Dept Training Center
328 Applestill Rd
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial El Centro 7/6, 8, 10, 11 & 13 Cal Works Classroom A
2895 4th Street
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial El Centro 8/17, 19, 21, 22 & 24 1st Christian Church
450 S. Waterman St
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial Imperial 7/20, 22, 24, 25 & 27 IID Water Control Bldg
333 E. Barioni
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial Holtville 8/10, 12, 14, 15 & 17 Holtville Athletic Club
1550 Zenos Road
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Imperial El Centro 8/17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 Niland Chamber of Commerce
Hwy 111
  Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. Must attend all class days to pass. Register for class by calling Imperial Co Sheriff's Dept at (760) 339-6302. For questions about the class call Warden James Nemlowill at (760) 485-1646.
Inyo Bishop Continuous enrollment   Jim Savage
(760) 873-8247
 
Kern Bakersfield     Rod Saffle
(661) 328-9056
Call for classes
Kern Bakersfield 2009
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug and Oct
  Jay Busby (661) 325-8725
Kern Bakersfield 7/11-12 Kern Shooting Sports Jay Busby (661) 325-8725
Kern Bakersfield 8/15-16 Kern Shooting Sports Jay Busby (661) 325-8725
Kern Bakersfield 6/26 &7/3, 10   John Borba Class info (pdf)
Kern Ridgecrest 8/15-16 James Monroe Middle School Cecil Daley
(760) 375-3989
 
Kern Shafter 6/22-24 Shafter Police Station
201 Central Valley Hwy
Paul Turpin
(661) 303-2764
Russ Marta
(661) 599-0055
Class fee $10. Class hours 6-9pm. Pre-registration is recommened to ensure a spot in the class.
Kern Shafter 7/20-22 Shafter Police Station
201 Central Valley Hwy
Paul Turpin
(661) 303-2764
Russ Marta
(661) 599-0055
Class fee $10. Class hours 6-9pm. Pre-registration is recommened to ensure a spot in the class.
Kern Shafter 8/17-19 Shafter Police Station
201 Central Valley Hwy
Paul Turpin
(661) 303-2764
Russ Marta
(661) 599-0055
Class fee $10. Class hours 6-9pm. Pre-registration is recommened to ensure a spot in the class.
Kern Shafter 9/21-23 Shafter Police Station
201 Central Valley Hwy
Paul Turpin
(661) 303-2764
Russ Marta
(661) 599-0055
Class fee $10. Class hours 6-9pm. Pre-registration is recommened to ensure a spot in the class.
Kings Lemoore monthly Lemoore Sportsman's Club
23310 Elgin Ave

Club Staff
(559) 924-7240

website. Free 8 hour course. Pre-registration required. Must complete all chapter reviews in "Today's Hunter in CA" before attending class.
Lake Hidden Valley     Phil Parker
(707) 355-0839
Lynette Shimek
Info and Reservations - Ruby (707)987-9414
Lake Lakeport Class Dates Lakeport Police Dept    
Lake Lakeport 6/15, 18, 22, 25 &27 Lakeport Fire Departmetn   Class info(pdf)
Lake Upper Lake     Clifford Schick
(707) 275-3354
Classes held when enough sign-up
Lassen Susanville 8/1, 8   Bill Knox
(530) 260-0521
 
Los Angeles Artesia Last Sat of the month Insight Shooting Range John Poynter
(714) 995-3253
Rick Royse
(562) 925-1566
For the months of Feb, June, September, October and November.
Los Angeles Frazier Park 6/29-7/3 Camp Three Falls Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Youth Hunter Education Shooting Sports Camp. Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Lancaster 2nd Sat & 3rd Sat each month The Gun Shop Reginald Ching
(661) 942-8377
 
Los Angeles Redondo Beach Monthly Redondo Rod and Gun Club Leo Zamboni
(310) 371-7726
 
Los Angeles San Fernando Valley 2009
Monthly
Angeles Ranges
(818) 899-2255 ext 5
Jim Overman
Joe Kubasak
(818) 906-1029
(818) 895-0112
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 6/20 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 7/18 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 8/15 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 8/16 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 9/19 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 10/17 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 11/21 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles Santa Clarita 12/19 Oak Tree Gun Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Los Angeles So. El Monte 3rd Saturday of each month Triple B's Jim Porter
(714) 271-0112
Wayne Rorick
(714) 776-6408
No class in December.
Madera       Jean Mondeau
(559) 645-0943
Spanish class
Madera       Floyd Lindbeck
(559) 283-2030
 
Madera Oakhurst   Sportsmen's Den (559) 683-2900  
Marin   9/12-13 Black Point Club   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Marin Tamales 6/6-7 William Tell House T. Henderson Must pre-register. Student manuals must be read and completed prior to first day of class. Must attend both days. Bring Lunch. Email to register and for more information
Mariposa       Bill Tidwell
(209) 878-3056
Call for classes in the county
Mendocino Fort Bragg 8/2, 9, 16   Randall Marler
(707) 964-3452
Class is 10-2pm each day. Cell phone (707) 272-3267. Bring social security number
Mendocino Ukiah 6/13 & 20 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Two day class. Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 7/25 & 8/1 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Two day class. Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Merced Atwater   Atwater Community Service Dept
  Email for class dates srahn@atwater.org
Merced Los Banos 7/25-26 Los Banos Wildlife Area
Henry Miller Ave
Sandy Wakeling
(209) 826-3600
 
Merced Los Banos 8/22-23 Los Banos Wildlife Area
Henry Miller Ave
Sandy Wakeling
(209) 826-3600
 
Merced Los Banos 9/26-27 Los Banos Wildlife Area
Henry Miller Ave
Sandy Wakeling
(209) 826-3600
 
Merced Los Banos 10/31 & 11/1 Los Banos Wildlife Area
Henry Miller Ave
Sandy Wakeling
(209) 826-3600
 
Merced Merced ongoing classes   Gepao Lor
(209) 628-8169
Class is in Hmong and Laos.
Merced Merced 8/29-30 Merced Senior Center
755 W. 15th Street
Parks and Comm Service
(209) 385-6855
Class hours 8am-5pm. Fee $10. Pre-registration required. class size limited to 15. Completion of Chapter Review Exercises required. Saturday, class will move to the range, transportation is required, dress for weather.
Merced Merced 10/31-11/1 Merced Senior Center
755 W. 15th Street
Parks and Comm Service
(209) 385-6855
Class hours 8am-5pm. Fee $10. Pre-registration required. class size limited to 15. Completion of Chapter Review Exercises required. Saturday, class will move to the range, transportation is required, dress for weather.
Mono June Lake 2nd Wed of every month May-Oct Silver Lake Campground Ken Crawford
(760) 648-7891
 
Monterey King City     John Ennes
(805) 291-3751
Need at least 3 students for a class. Handbook needs to be completed before class.
Monterey Salinas Class Schedule Hunter's Supply Don Weber
(831) 915-9054
Pre-registration required. Sign-up early as classes fill up fast. Class is over two Saturdays, must attend both days.
Napa Napa 7/13, 15, 17 Napa Rifle & Pistol Club
2216 Monticello Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Napa Napa 8/1-2 Napa Valley Sheriff's Dept Deputy Matt Macomber All classes are free of charge. Class times are 8am-4pm. Students must attend both days. Special classes available to private groups of 10 or more students.
Napa Napa 9/14, 16, 18 Napa Rifle & Pistol Club
2216 Monticello Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Napa Napa Sept TBA Napa Valley Sheriff's Dept Deputy Matt Macomber All classes are free of charge. Class times are 8am-4pm. Students must attend both days. Special classes available to private groups of 10 or more students.
Napa Napa Oct TBA Napa Valley Sheriff's Dept Deputy Matt Macomber All classes are free of charge. Class times are 8am-4pm. Students must attend both days. Special classes available to private groups of 10 or more students.
Napa Napa 11/16, 18, 20 Napa Rifle & Pistol Club
2216 Monticello Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Nevada Grass Valley (The Range) Monthly   Fred Pfadt
530-273-4440
 
Nevada Nevada City     Eric Newman
530-273-0781
 
Orange Costa Mesa 6/13 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 7/18 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 8/15 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 8/22 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 8/29 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 9/19 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 9/26 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 10/17 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Costa Mesa 11/14 Grant Boys
(949) 645-3400
  Instructor Don Rosholm.
Orange Santa Ana 6/11 American Legion Post 131 Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com
Orange Santa Ana 8/8 American Legion Post 131 Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com
Orange Santa Ana 10/10 American Legion Post 131 Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com
Placer       Larry Rolufs
(530) 885-7677
Contact for classes in Placer County
Placer Auburn 8/21-22 Auburn Elks Lodge
195 Pine Street
Walt Drysdale
(530) 885-2872
Elks Lodge (530) 888-7111. Class is free, no pre-registration required. First come first serve
Placer Roseville 7/18 Maidu Center
(916) 774-5950
  Instructor Scott Mc Intyre
Placer Roseville 8/8 Maidu Center
(916) 774-5950
  Instructor Scott Mc Intyre
Placer Roseville 8/29 Maidu Center
(916) 774-5950
  Instructor Scott Mc Intyre
Placer Roseville Monthly Valley Christian Center Brad Gunter
916-728-5500 ex15
 
Plumas Chester 7/20-21, 25 Chester Memorial Hall Rick Roy
(530) 596-3644
Class is from 6-9pm. Field day on the 25th, 10am until done.
Plumas Chester 7/27-28 Chester Memorial Hall Rick Roy
(530) 596-3644
Class is from 6-9pm
Riverside Norco Monthly Raahauge's
(951) 735-7981
James Bozarth
Call for class dates
Riverside San Jacinto 6/20 San Jacinto Wildlife Area Scott Sewell
(951) 928-0580
 
Sacramento Citrus Heights Monthly Valley Christian Center Brad Gunter
(916) 728-5500 ex 15
 
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
call for May dates   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
7/11-12   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
8/1-2   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
9/5-6   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
10/3-4   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
11/7-8   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Elk Grove
Wilton
12/5-6   Jim Pulcifer
(916) 509-6463
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Must attend both days.
Sacramento Folsom 7/25 Sports Complex   Register at the Senior and Arts Center on Natoma. (916) 355-7285
Sacramento Folsom 8/22 Sports Complex   Register at the Senior and Arts Center on Natoma. (916) 355-7285
Sacramento Folsom 9/19 Sports Complex   Register at the Senior and Arts Center on Natoma. (916) 355-7285
Sacramento Rio Linda Monthly Elk Horn Bait and Tackle
(916) 991-5298
Scott McIntyre Call Elk Horn Bait and Tackle to register
Sacramento Sacramento
Elk Grove
Monthly   Mike Green
916-686-1852
 
Sacramento Sacramento Monthly   Jeff Goodwin
(916) 929-6000
 
Sacramento Sacramento 6/13   Yia Yang
(916) 422-0601
 
Sacramento Sacramento 7/11   Yia Yang
(916) 422-0601
 
Sacramento Sacramento 7/18   Yia Yang
(916) 422-0601
 
Sacramento Rancho Cordova

Monthly

    916-351-0538
San Bernardino Alta Loma Monthly   William Devroom
Ted Jonavic
909-980-5570
909-989-3297
San Bernardino Chino 7/25 Prado Olympic Shooting Park Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com    
San Bernardino Chino 8/29 Prado Olympic Shooting Park Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com    
San Bernardino Chino 9/26 Prado Olympic Shooting Park Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com    
San Bernardino Chino 10/31 Prado Olympic Shooting Park Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com    
San Bernardino Chino 11/28 Prado Olympic Shooting Park Bo Gregor
(714) 469-3990
Additional class info and registration at www.safetyfirstacademy.com    
San Bernardino Fontana Call for dates   Gordon Drake
909-427-9196
 
San Bernardino Lake Arrowhead call for dates Twin Peaks County Building
Sheriff's Conf room
Diodore Pesquera
(909) 337-5331
Space is limited.
San Bernardino Ontario 6/19-20 West End Gun Club   Class Info(pdf)
San Bernardino Ontario 8/14-15 West End Gun Club   Class Info(pdf)
San Bernardino Ontario 9/18-19 West End Gun Club   Class Info(pdf)
San Bernardino Ontario 10/16-19 West End Gun Club   Class Info(pdf)
San Bernardino Ontario 11/20-21 West End Gun Club   Class Info(pdf)
San Bernardino Rancho Cucamonga monthly   Tom Harris
(909) 987-0811
$20. 8am-6pm. Second Sunday of every month.
San Bernardino Ranch Cucamonga 1st and 3rd Sat and Sundays of the month Bass Pro (909) 922-5500 Ask for customer service Class starts promptly at 9am. 1 day, 10 hour class. Limited to 25 students.
San Bernardino San Bernardino 2nd Sat of every month   Mark Carpenter
Verbie LaGrange
(909) 887-9302 www.bearscorner.net
San Bernardino Victorville call for classes   David Halbrook
760-843-7358
 
San Bernardino Victorville 1st Sunday of every month Victorville Wal-Mart Tom Meza
(760) 956-9922
Ed Swan
(760) 947-4826
Ken Crawford
(760) 948-4218
Check in at 7:30am
San Bernardino Victorville 3rd Sat of every month   Allen Seymour
(760) 245-3695
Except Feb class is the 9th and March class is on the 22nd.
San Diego Chula Vista 4th Sat of every month   Simon Ahn 1 day, 10 hour class. Contact by email
San Diego Descanso call for dates   Doug McClanahan
(619) 445-2305
 
San Diego Escondido Every Month  

Frank Alllessio
(760) 743-8718
Larry Collins
(760) 741-1324

2nd Sat & following Sun of every month.
San Diego Oceanside Call for dates   Jonathon Butler
760-630-1176
 
San Diego San Diego 3rd Saturday of each month starting in March DFG San Diego Office
4949 Viewridge Ave
  Register by calling the DFG San Diego office (858) 467-4201. Class fee $10. Hours are 9am-2pm each day.
San Diego Santee Monthly 8836 Prospect Ave. Jeff Simonides
(619) 200-5236
Tue 6-9pm, Thurs 6-9pm, and Sat's 8am to finish. Cost $10. We specialize with kids that have reading and learning difficulties. www.sdhuntersafety.com
San Francisco San Francisco 7/20-24 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
John Brusco
(650) 588-0924
Class is 7-10pm each day. Fee is $5.
San Francisco San Francisco 8/17-21 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
John Brusco
(650) 588-0924
Class is 7-10pm each day. Fee is $5.
San Joaquin   7/17-19 Mandeville Island   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
San Joaquin Manteca/Tracy 2nd Sat Monthly Manteca Sportsmen
30261 S. Airport Way
Kerry Johnson 10 hour one day class. Call office for info. (209) 823-7919
www. mantecasportsmen.org
San Joaquin Ripon 6/26-27 Ripon Police Dept
295 N. Wilma Ave
Rob Neilsen
(209) 599-1616
Class hours Fri 5:30pm-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Live fire on Sat. Must attend both day. Pre-registration required. Class fee $10.
San Joaquin Stockton 7/15, 18 TBA Wade Schwark Class hours: Wed 5-8pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm. Live fire on Sat(optional). Must attend both days. Pre-registration required. Class fee $10.
San Luis Obispo Atascadero 7/13, 14, 16, 18 Santa Lucia Sportsman's Assoc Atascadero Rec Dept
(805) 466-5000
Class hours M, Tu, Th 6:30pm-10pm. Sat morning 7am-2pm.
San Luis Obispo Atascadero 9/21, 22, 24, 26 Santa Lucia Sportsman's Assoc Atascadero Rec Dept
(805) 466-5000
Class hours M, Tu, Th 6:30pm-10pm. Sat morning 7am-2pm.
San Luis Obispo Paso Robles 7/7, 8, 14, 15, 16 Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Dennis Doberneck
(805) 226-9834
Class fee $22, classes are 6-9pm. Register with City of Pasa Robles, Centennial Park (805) 237-3988
San Luis Obispo Paso Robles 8/12, 13, 18, 19, 20 Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Dennis Doberneck
(805) 226-9834
Class fee $22, classes are 6-9pm. Register with City of Pasa Robles, Centennial Park (805) 237-3988
San Luis Obispo Cambria
Paso Robles
Shandon
  Santa Lucia Sportsmen's Assoc. Todd Tognazzini
(805) 238-4236
Classes held when enough sign up
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 7/20, 21, 23, 25 SLO Sportsman's Assoc. public shooting range
Bill Plummer
(805) 756-2113
Bob Schrempp
(805) 756-7692
Ian McKnight
Mon, Tues, and Thurs class is 6:30-9:30pm. Sat class is 6:30am-11am. Must attend all 4 days. $10 per student. Pre-registration not required.
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 10/19, 20, 22, 24 SLO Sportsman's Assoc. public shooting range
Bill Plummer
(805) 756-2113
Bob Schrempp
(805) 756-7692
Ian McKnight
Mon, Tues, and Thurs class is 6:30-9:30pm. Sat class is 6:30am-11am. Must attend all 4 days. $10 per student. Pre-registration not required.
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo   San Luis Obispo Sportsmen's Assoc
Madelene Farris
(805) 543-0429
Classes held when enough sign up. Prefer to teach 8 to 16 years of age http://www.santaluciasportsmen.org/hunter.html
San Luis Obispo San Miguel 6/8, 10, 12, 13 San Miguel Community Center Ray Harden
(805) 467-3643
Allen Harding
(805) 226-8949
Clas hours M, W, F evening 6:30-9pm. Sat 8am-noon
San Luis Obispo San Miguel 6/6, 8, 10, 11 San Miguel Community Center Ray Harden
(805) 467-3643
Allen Harding
(805) 226-8949
Clas hours M, W, F evening 6:30-9pm. Sat 8am-noon
San Luis Obispo San Miguel 9/21, 23, 25, 26 San Miguel Community Center Ray Harden
(805) 467-3643
Allen Harding
(805) 226-8949
Clas hours M, W, F evening 6:30-9pm. Sat 8am-noon
San Luis Obispo Santa Margarita As needed   John Jamrog
(805) 466-1468
Will hold a class when enough students sign up.
San Mateo San Francisco 7/20-24 Pacific Rod & Gun Club John Brusco
(650) 588-0924
Class fee $5 per student. Monday-Friday 7pm-10pm.
San Mateo San Francisco 8/17-21 Pacific Rod & Gun Club John Brusco
(650) 588-0924
Class fee $5 per student. Monday-Friday 7pm-10pm.
San Mateo San Mateo 9/27 & 10/2 Coyote Point Shooting Range John Galloway www.coyotepointrpc.org click on training, then Hunter Education. $20 class fee. Must sign up through Coyote Point Shooting Range.
San Mateo San Mateo 10/18 & 23 Coyote Point Shooting Range John Galloway www.coyotepointrpc.org click on training, then Hunter Education. $20 class fee. Must sign up through Coyote Point Shooting Range.
Santa Barbara Santa Barbara     Phil Kryder http://www.wcgc.org/
Santa Barbara Santa Maria   Santa Maria Gun Club   Trini Martinez (805) 448-3793, Tom Martinez (805) 934-5737, Brian Velasquez (805) 938-9133. Class are M, Tu, W evenings. Classes start the first Monday of May, June, Jul and Aug. Classes start the second Mon in Sept.
Santa Clara Cupertino 7/11-12 Kerley's Hunting, Fishing and Outfitters
20301 Stevens Creek Blvd
(408) 255-1920  
Santa Clara Cupertino 8/29-30 Kerley's Hunting, Fishing and Outfitters
20301 Stevens Creek Blvd
(408) 255-1920  
Santa Clara Milpitas 10/30-31 Target Masters West
122 Minnis Circle
Randy McLeod
(408) 263-7468 Registration open 9/14-10/23
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 6/27-28 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 7/25-26 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 8/15-16 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 9/19-20 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 10/10-11 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 11/14-15 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara Morgan Hill 12/12-13 Coyote Valley Sporting Clays Chuck Giordanengo
(408) 842-7578
 
Santa Clara San Jose 8/8-9 Santa Clara County Field Sports Park
9580 Malech Road
Sol Silverstein
(408) 972-2360
http://southbayhe.r8.org
Santa Clara San Jose 9/26-27 Santa Clara County Field Sports Park
9580 Malech Road
Sol Silverstein
(408) 972-2360
http://southbayhe.r8.org
Santa Clara Santa Clara 6/13-14 Reed's Range
1100 Duane Ave
(408) 972-9870 Additional information at www.train2besafe.com
Santa Clara Santa Clara 8/15-16 Reed's Range
1100 Duane Ave
(408) 972-9870 Additional information at www.train2besafe.com
Santa Clara Santa Clara 10/17-18 Reed's Range
1100 Duane Ave
(408) 972-9870 Additional information at www.train2besafe.com
Santa Clara Santa Clara 12/5-6 Reed's Range
1100 Duane Ave
(408) 972-9870 Additional information at www.train2besafe.com
Santa Cruz Watsonville 2009
6/6 & 13
Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club
557 1/2 Lakeview Drive
Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Chuck Woodson
(831) 688-5622
2 half day Saturday classes to complete the course. No age requirement. $10 a person. Must attend both days
Santa Cruz Watsonville 8/1 & 8 Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club
557 1/2 Lakeview Drive
Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Chuck Woodson
(831) 688-5622
2 half day Saturday classes to complete the course. No age requirement. $10 a person. Must attend both days
Santa Cruz Watsonville 10/3 & 10 Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club
557 1/2 Lakeview Drive
Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Chuck Woodson
(831) 688-5622
2 half day Saturday classes to complete the course. No age requirement. $10 a person. Must attend both days
Santa Cruz Watsonville 12/5 & 12 Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club
557 1/2 Lakeview Drive
Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Chuck Woodson
(831) 688-5622
2 half day Saturday classes to complete the course. No age requirement. $10 a person. Must attend both days
Sierra Sierraville 6/1, 3, 5, 6 Sierraville School John Rickman
(530) 993-4158
Class hours: 6/1,3 &5 4-7pm, 6/6 8-noon
Shasta Igo 8/8-9   Dale Hagen
(530) 396-2519
Sign up before 8/5
Shasta Redding 7/6, 7, 8, & 10   John Panger
Must pre-register. Register by calling (530) 241-6486 or (530) 243-6489.
Solano   9/26-27 Grizzly Ranch   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Solano   10/3-4 Grizzly Ranch   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Solano Vallejo     Charles Creech
707-644-6837
 
Sonoma Duncan Mills FULL 7/25-26/2009 Russian River Sportsmans Club
25150 Steelhead Blvd
So. Co. HEI Team
Email to register
Must Pre-Register. Student manuals must be read & chapter reviews completed prior to the first class. More info: Email J Goodman, hunteredinfo@sbcglobal.net. Must attend both days. 8-5pm Sat/Sun
Sonoma Duncan Mills 9/26-27/2009 Russian River Sportsmans Club
25150 Steelhead Blvd
So. Co. HEI Team
Email to register
Must Pre-Register. Student manuals must be read & chapter reviews completed prior to the first class. More info: Email J Goodman, hunteredinfo@sbcglobal.net. Must attend both days. 8-5pm Sat/Sun
Sonoma Graton 7/15 & 18 Cahill Winery Emai for information or to register Must pre-register. Instructor Frank Crabtree. Must read the student manual and complete chapter reviews prior to first day. Must attend both days. Wed 5:30-9pm, Sat 8-5.
Sonoma Petaluma 06/27-28/2009 Black Point Sports Club
7711 Lakeville Rd
So. Co. HEI Team
Email to register
Must Pre-Register. Student manuals must be read & chapter reviews completed prior to the first class. More info: Email J Goodman, hunteredinfo@sbcglobal.net. Must attend both days. 8-5pm Sat/Sun
Sonoma Petaluma 8/29-30/2009 Black Point Sports Club
7711 Lakeville Rd
So. Co. HEI Team
Email to register
Must Pre-Register. Student manuals must be read & chapter reviews completed prior to the first class. More info: Email J Goodman, hunteredinfo@sbcglobal.net. Must attend both days. 8-5pm Sat/Sun
Sonoma Santa Rosa 10/21&24/2009 Finley Center
2060 W.Collage Ave
Register at Rec & Parks
(707) 543-3737
Must Pre-Register. Student manuals must be read & chapter reviews completed prior to the first class. More info: Email J Goodman, hunteredinfo@sbcglobal.net. Thurs 6-9pm and Sat 8-5
Sonoma Sonoma 6/15, 17, 19 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Sonoma Sonoma 8/17, 19, 21 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Sonoma Sonoma 10/19, 21, 23 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Sonoma Sonoma 12/14, 16, 18 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours are 6pm-10pm. Cost is $20 per student. Sign up at Darrien's Gun Exchange.
Stanislaus Modesto Monthly   Sam Rice
(209) 883-2307
Can arrange a seperate class for 5 or more students. No class fee.
Stanislaus Ripon 6/26-27 Ripon Police Dept
295 N. Wilma Ave
Rob Neilsen
(209) 599-1616
Class hours Fri 5:30pm-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Live fire on Sat. Must attend both day. Pre-registration required. Class fee $10.
Sutter Sutter 6/26 & 27   Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association (530) 458-2533. Class will be in either Sutter or Colusa, watch the paper or call numbers listed. Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. No cost for the class, lunch will be served on Sat.
Sutter Sutter 9/25 & 26   Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association (530) 458-2533. Class will be in either Sutter or Colusa, watch the paper or call numbers listed. Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. No cost for the class, lunch will be served on Sat.
Tehama Red Bluff 6/14-19   Judy Oswald
(530) 757-2361
 
Tehama Red Bluff 6/21-26   Judy Oswald
(530) 757-2361
 
Tehama Red Bluff 7/19-24   Judy Oswald
(530) 757-2361
 
Trinity Hayfork 8/5-7 Hayfork High School
Ag Room
Jim Rourke
(530) 628-5639
 
Tulare Porterville Monthly as needed     Contact Porterville Adult School
(559) 782-7030
Tulare Porterville 8/1 First Church of the Nazarene
765 W Henderson Ave Room 15
Dwight Chaddock
(559) 920-2210
Oroville Hudspeth
(559) 359-7911
Class fee $10. Hours 730am-6pm. Sign up and pay for class at Sierra Sportsman, 1488 West Olive Ave. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tulare Porterville 10/3 First Church of the Nazarene
765 W Henderson Ave Room 15
Dwight Chaddock
(559) 920-2210
Oroville Hudspeth
(559) 359-7911
Class fee $10. Hours 730am-6pm. Sign up and pay for class at Sierra Sportsman, 1488 West Olive Ave. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tulare Visalia 6/20 Visalia Rec Dept
345 N. Jacob
(559) 713-4365
Loren Metzler $10 class fee. Student manual must be complete prior to class. Class hours 8am-5pm.
Tulare Visalia 7/18 Visalia Rec Dept
345 N. Jacob
(559) 713-4365
Loren Metzler $10 class fee. Student manual must be complete prior to class. Class hours 8am-5pm.
Tulare Visalia 8/15 Visalia Rec Dept
345 N. Jacob
(559) 713-4365
Loren Metzler $10 class fee. Student manual must be complete prior to class. Class hours 8am-5pm.
Tuolumne Groveland as students sign up   George Stoner
(209) 962-0660
When enough students sign up I will hold a class.
Tuolumne Groveland 7/18 Community Hall George Stoner
(209) 962-0660
Class starts at 8am. Bring lunch, drinks and snacks.
Tuolumne Jamestown 7/6, 9, 14, 16   Marty or Kathy
(209) 532-3233
Pre-registration required, open until day before first night of class. To sign up and get study book for class, call Marty or Kathy Monday-Thursday between 8am-5pm.
Tuolumne Jamestown 11/2, 5, 10, 12   Marty or Kathy
(209) 532-3233
Pre-registration required, open until day before first night of class. To sign up and get study book for class, call Marty or Kathy Monday-Thursday between 8am-5pm.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 7/11 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 8/1 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 9/12 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 10/3 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 11/7 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 12/5 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Moore Park / Simi Valley 1/9/2010 Boys and Girls Club Derek Fong
(661) 297-0876 x3
Pre-registration required. Visit www.scvqu.com for registration form.
Ventura Oxnard 6/9, 11, 16, 18 Shooters Paradise
1910 Sunkist Circle
(805) 486-1177
Jack Critchfield
(831) 206-0276
Class is from 6-9pm. Must attend all 4 days. Class fee $10, cash only.
Ventura Oxnard 8/11, 13, 18, 20 Shooters Paradise
1910 Sunkist Circle
(805) 486-1177
Jack Critchfield
(831) 206-0276
Class is from 6-9pm. Must attend all 4 days. Class fee $10, cash only.
Ventura Oxnard 10/6, 8, 13, 15 Shooters Paradise
1910 Sunkist Circle
(805) 486-1177
Jack Critchfield
(831) 206-0276
Class is from 6-9pm. Must attend all 4 days. Class fee $10, cash only.
Ventura Oxnard 12/8, 10, 15, 17 Shooters Paradise
1910 Sunkist Circle
(805) 486-1177
Jack Critchfield
(831) 206-0276
Class is from 6-9pm. Must attend all 4 days. Class fee $10, cash only.
Yolo   7/31-8/2 Conway Ranch   California Waterfowl Hunt Camps
Yolo Davis 6/27-28 Yolo Sportsmen Assoc
24189 Aviation Ave
Darrell Barton
(916) 925-6164
For more information call (530) 662-2349. Class is Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm.
Yolo Davis 8/1-2 Yolo Sportsmen Assoc
24189 Aviation Ave
Darrell Barton
(916) 925-6164
For more information call (530) 662-2349. Class is Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm.
Yolo Davis 9/26-27 Yolo Sportsmen Assoc
24189 Aviation Ave
Darrell Barton
(916) 925-6164
For more information call (530) 662-2349. Class is Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm.
Yolo Davis 11/28-29 Yolo Sportsmen Assoc
24189 Aviation Ave
Darrell Barton
(916) 925-6164
For more information call (530) 662-2349. Class is Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm.
Yolo Knights Landing 6/19-20 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo Knights Landing 7/10-11 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo Knights Landing 8/7-8 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo Knights Landing 9/4-5 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo Knights Landing 10/2-3 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo Knights Landing 11/6-7 Knights Landing Sportsmen's Club
9270 Railroad St
Michael Russow
(530) 662-4873
George Gumpy
(530) 666-3752
Class hours Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-3:30pm. Class is $5
Yolo West Sacramento Monthly   Alton Stewart
(916) 371-0298
 
Yolo West Sacramento Monthly   916-617-4620  

 

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