3non-resident paths

Arizona + California non-resident training

Choose the Non-Resident Course That Matches Your Goal

Start an Arizona resident/non-resident course, complete California non-resident initial Part A, or complete California non-resident renewal Part A—each with clear next-step information.

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A clear path forward

Start with the permit path—not simply the cheapest course

Choose Arizona or California

Identify which state’s permit or renewal process you are actually pursuing.

Choose initial or renewal

California applicants must select the course matching their current permit status.

Verify government and agency rules

Confirm eligibility, course acceptance, live-fire requirements, forms, deadlines and application instructions.

Enroll and complete the correct next steps

Finish the selected online course and every separate government, fingerprint, live-fire or documentation requirement.

Review Arizona Non-Resident CCW Course

Arizona non-resident option on every page

Could You Qualify for an Arizona Non-Resident Concealed Weapons Permit?

Take our brief preliminary quiz to see whether you may meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply. The quiz is informational only and does not guarantee eligibility, approval or permit issuance.

Take the Preliminary Quiz Enroll in the Arizona Course — $59 (Course + Certificate Included)

$59 includes the complete online course and your course-completion certificate. There are no additional or hidden fees paid to us. The only separate costs are the Arizona state application fee, Live Scan or ink fingerprinting, and postage if you mail the application.

Current course catalog

Three non-resident course paths—clearly separated

Arizona and California have different application processes. Select the course that matches the permit and applicant type you are pursuing; course completion alone does not issue a permit or guarantee approval.

Online, self-paced$59 • Course + Certificate Included

Arizona Non-Resident CCW Course

Study Arizona weapons law, lawful self-defense, restricted locations, safe handling, storage, de-escalation and responsible carry—without traveling to Arizona for the online course.

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16-hour course$129

California Initial — Non-Residents

Complete Part A online from home and complete Part B live-fire locally with an instructor or facility accepted by the California issuing agency.

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8-hour course$99

California Renewal — Non-Residents

Complete the online classroom portion and then qualify locally with an approved or accepted instructor for your issuing agency.

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16-hour course$199

California Initial — Residents

Complete Part A online, then complete the required Part B live-fire qualification with an instructor accepted by your issuing agency.

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8-hour course$159

California Renewal — Residents

Refresh California legal knowledge and responsible carry practices online, then complete the required in-person live-fire qualification.

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8-hour course$199

California Court-Ordered Safety Course

Focused education in safe handling, secure storage, child-access prevention, California legal responsibility, conflict avoidance and responsible decision-making.

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Why students choose online training

A non-resident course center instead of an Arizona-only page

Arizona resident and non-resident course

Complete the online education, then follow the Arizona Department of Public Safety application process.

California initial Part A

Eligible non-resident initial applicants can complete the 16-hour classroom portion online.

California renewal Part A

Current non-resident permit holders can complete the eight-hour renewal classroom portion online.

Local California Part B

California non-resident students complete required live-fire qualification locally through an accepted instructor or facility.

Course finder included

Use the on-page selector to open the exact initial, renewal, Arizona or safety course.

Arizona quiz on every funnel

Take the brief preliminary quiz before deciding whether to pursue the Arizona non-resident permit path.

Course finder

Which description fits you?

Select the closest match to open the relevant course page.

Questions before enrolling

Important answers

Which non-resident courses are featured here?

Arizona resident/non-resident training, California non-resident initial Part A, and California non-resident renewal Part A.

Are the California initial and renewal courses interchangeable?

No. Initial applicants must take the initial course; current permit holders renewing must take the renewal course required by their agency.

Does California Part A include the shooting qualification?

No. Non-resident applicants complete Part B live-fire separately in their hometown or local area with an accepted instructor or facility.

Does passing the Arizona quiz mean I will receive a permit?

No. The quiz is preliminary and informational only. Arizona DPS determines eligibility and permit issuance.

Does any course provide a nationwide permit?

No. There is currently no single concealed-carry permit recognized in every state.