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Focal Point Academy · Vista, CA

Security Guard, CCW and Firearms Training Courses in San Diego County

Every Course We Teach, In One Place

Security guard certifications, CCW courses, and personal safety training for San Diego County, taught hands-on by a state certified instructor. Most courses run weekly, and private sessions book any time.

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Which course do I need?

Starting a security careerGuard Card Certification8 hours, the first step for every California guard.View courseWorking armed securityExposed Firearm PermitAges 21 and up, usually after your guard card.View courseApplying for a CCW licenseCCW Initial Course16 hours in person, or online with live fire.View courseRenewing a permit or licenseSee renewal coursesFirearm requalification, baton and CCW renewals.Show meNew to firearmsHandgun BasicsOr start with the No-Shoot Introduction.View course

Security Guard Career Courses (BSIS)

Everything required by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to start and grow a guard career.

Guard Card CertificationThe 8 hour course that starts every security career in California.$2078 hrNext class: Tue, Nov 17View courseExposed Firearm Permit (14 Hour)8 hours of classroom and 6 on the range to carry armed on post.$258+ $23 range fee14 hr over 2 consecutive daysNext class: Mon, Nov 9 and Tue, Nov 10View courseExposed Firearm RequalificationFor currently permitted armed guards. Private and flexible dates available.$70+ $23 range fee2 hr review course + range qualificationView courseBaton Permit CertificationTraining and permit to carry a baton on duty.$2588 hrNext class: Sun, Nov 8View courseBaton Permit RenewalRenew before your current baton permit expires.$1868 hrView courseChemical Agents and Pepper Spray CertificationOC and pepper spray authorization for working guards.$1864 hrNext class: Sun, Nov 29View course

CCW Courses

Initial and renewal training for your California License to Carry, in person or online with a live fire finish at Iron Sights in Oceanside.

CCW Initial Course (16 Hour)The full San Diego and Riverside County initial course.$392+ $23 range fee16 hr over 2 consecutive daysNext class: Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14View courseCCW Renewal Course (8 Hour)Keep your license current without missing a beat.$268+ $23 range fee8 hrView courseCCW Add a Firearm QualificationQualify with another firearm for your existing CCW license.$60+ $23 range fee1 hrView courseOnline CCW InitialDo the classroom portion from home, on your schedule.$280+ $23 range fee16 hr online + live-fireView courseOnline CCW RenewalThe renewal classroom online, qualification at the range.$150+ $23 range fee8 hr online + live-fireView courseLive Fire QualificationPart 2 for online students: qualify at Iron Sights in Oceanside.Included with online CCW+ $23 range fee1.5 hr minimumView courseNon-Resident CCW InitialFor out of state applicants seeking a California license.$27016 hr online + live-fireView course

Handgun Skills and Coaching

From your first safety course to advanced defensive skills, with classroom time in Vista and live fire at Iron Sights in Oceanside. First time at a gun range? See how it works.

Handgun Basics with FSC ExamIn person firearm safety training with an optional FSC exam.$156+ $23 range fee4 hrNext class: Wed, Nov 18View courseDefensive Handgun Skills: Level 1Advanced handgun training for course graduates and experienced shooters.$165+ $23 range fee4 hrNext class: Fri, Nov 6View courseDefensive Handgun Skills: Level 2Movement, cover, and decision making under pressure.$195+ $23 range fee4 hrNext class: Thu, Nov 5View courseSkills and Drills Range SessionStructured practice sessions for returning students.$125+ $23 range fee2 hrNext class: Thu, Nov 12View coursePrivate 1-on-1 Firearms CoachingTwo hours of coaching built around your goals.$215+ $23 range fee2 hrView coursePrivate Range Session (1 Hour)One hour of private range time with an instructor, for you or you and a partner.$125+ $23 range fee1 hrView course

Personal and Family Safety

Confidence first courses for beginners, families, and groups. No experience needed for any of them.

No-Shoot Introduction to FirearmsSafe handling and the four rules, no live fire.$1043 hrView courseModern Personal Safety and Equipment CourseBest practices and live demos of modern safety tools and their legal limits. No live fire.$803 hrNext class: Thu, Nov 19View courseBYRNA Less-Lethal CourseHands-on training with launcher based less-lethal tools.$1863 hrView course
Emily Chen, founder and lead instructor of ASI Dynamics

Partner instructor

Want more one on one coaching?

Emily Chen of ASI Dynamics offers private, paired and small team coaching at Iron Sights in Oceanside and Prado in Chino, for new and experienced shooters.

Meet Emily

Not sure where to start?

See every upcoming class date, or call or text (760) 670-9272 and we will point you to the right course.

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