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Practical guides on firearm safety, California rules and training. New to all this? Start with choosing a class or what your first class is like.

California law // 2026-10-20California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC): how the test worksWhat the California FSC test covers, how many questions you need to pass, what it costs and how long it lasts.

Storage // 2026-10-20California safe storage law (SB 53): what changed in 2026How California's SB 53 secure storage rule works at home, what counts as secure storage and practical ways to comply.

Carry permits // 2026-10-20California CCW training: what the 16-hour course coversWhat to expect from California's concealed carry (CCW) training under SB 2: hours, live fire, the application process and renewal.

Range basics // 2026-10-20Range etiquette: your first visit to a shooting rangeThe commands, rules and habits that keep everyone safe at an indoor or outdoor range, explained for first-timers.

Gear // 2026-10-20Eye and ear protection for shooting: a beginner's guideHow to choose shooting glasses and hearing protection, what NRR means, and why indoor ranges call for doubling up.

Practice // 2026-10-20Safe dry practice at home: a checklistHow to practice grip, sight alignment and trigger control at home with an unloaded firearm, and the routine that keeps it safe.

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