What is the Concealed Carry Foundations class?

Concealed Carry Foundations is a one-day training course designed to give you the essential skills every responsible concealed carrier must have: a fast, consistent draw from concealment, accurate first-shot hits, and the ability to move “off the X” to avoid danger.

This is not just theory. You’ll spend the day building habits through hands-on drills, live fire exercises, and realistic defensive scenarios. By the end of class, you’ll have the confidence to carry concealed knowing you can access your firearm quickly, get accurate hits on target, and move to safety under pressure.

👉 If you’re still working on the basics of shooting—like consistently hitting your target or managing your trigger control—we highly recommend you first take our Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1 class happening the day before this class. It will give you the foundation needed to get the most out of Concealed Carry Foundations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class designed for?

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate shooters who already understand basic firearm safety and want to build real concealed carry skills. It’s a great fit if you:

Already own or plan to carry a concealed handgun.
Want to feel confident drawing your firearm in a defensive situation.
Need to improve your accuracy and speed under pressure.
Are ready to add movement and defensive decision-making to your shooting.

📌 If you struggle with consistently hitting your targets or if you’re still building your fundamental shooting skills, we highly suggest starting with Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1, which is happening the day before this class. That class will prepare you for the faster, more defensive-focused training in Concealed Carry Foundations.

How much does the class cost?

Standard: $350

What topics are covered?

Safe holster use and clearing cover garments.
A step-by-step concealed draw stroke.
Getting fast, accurate first-shot hits.
Shooting controlled pairs and multiple targets.
Movement fundamentals: getting “off the X.”
Shooting while moving and using cover.
Defensive decision-making and threat assessment.
Mini-scenarios to apply skills in realistic situations.

What are the class’s gear requirements?

Pistol of your choice. Make sure it is in good, working condition.
A concealed carry holster (either an Outside-the-Waistband or Inside-the-Waistband holster) and gun belt.
At least 3 magazines. (If you are shooting a 1911 platform bring extra magazines so you can shoot 30 rounds per relay.)
Magazine pouches so you can carry at least 2 extra magazines
Roughly 400-500 rounds of your caliber ammunition
Eye and ear protection
Comfortable shoes. Most of the day, we will be on our feet.
Sunscreen, portable chair, and a hat (Optional, but we will spend all day in the sun.)
Drinks, snacks, and food.

Can anyone attend the class?

Students must know how to operate their pistol and safely manipulate their firearm. This is NOT a class for brand new shooters, i.e. the class is meant for beginner to intermediate shooters.

As mentioned above, while not required, we highly suggest starting with Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1 if you are still building your shooting skills and cannot consistently hit what you aim at.

Students must be at least 21 years old, or 18+ with a guardian, and due to the Department of State ITAR regulations, tactical training is only available to US Citizens/Legal Residents.

What is your cancellation policy?

Full refund: 61 or more days from the class
Partial refund: Between 31 and 60 days from the class
No refund: Within 30 days of the class
Credit is NOT given for missed classes

Concealed Carry Foundations (Escondido, CA)