Aao offers certified California CCW courses

DOJ-approved instructors. Online CCW classes & in-person training.

Serving the Bay Area & surrounding areas!

About us at AAO

CCW Issuing Agencies we serve

AAO is an approved vendor for Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Marin County Sheriff's Office , Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Novato Police Department, San Rafael Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, Belvedere Police Department , Tiburon Police Department, San Francisco County Sheriff's Office, Solano County. Contra Costa Sheriff's office Sacramento Sheriff's office Alameda County Sheriff's office, San Mateo Sheriff's Office , Lassen County Sherrif's Office , Sausalito Police Department

Instructor-Bryan Kinney

Our classes are taught by Bryan Kinney who is a CCW DOJ Certified instructor and NRA CCW Instructor. Bryan holds AICC certification and NRA certifications in pistol and rifle. Red dot pistol fundamentals and performance training is available for those looking to advance to a red dot system.

CCW DOJ C.I. No: 165
Bureau of Security & Investigative Services

(TIF #2776) Instructor, (TFF #1716)

Facility

DOJ Certified Instructor
Certificate of Eligibility
C.A. Post (RDS) Red Dot Instructor
NRA Basic Handgun Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
CRPA Certified Instructor Train the Trainer (Pistol/CCW/Rifle)
Sig Sauer Certified Law Enforcement Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor (RDS)
Stop the Bleed Instructor
MSP Alumni
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

Instructor-Kristin M

Kristin is a CCW DOJ Certified instructor. Red dot pistol fundamentals and performance trainer for those looking to advance to a red dot system.

CCW DOJ C.I. No: 298
Bureau of Security & Investigative Services

(TIF No: TIF2850) Instructor

DOJ Certified Instructor
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
NRA Range Safety Officer
Stop the Bleed Instructor
RDS Red Dot System Instructor
MSP Alumni
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

Instructor-Mike P.

Mike has 24 years law enforcement experience and a Navy Seabee Veteran. Retired after serving 24 years with the CHP. Currently serving as an LEO. Mike has 21 years as an EMT and 15 years as an FTO.

Post certified tactical rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor.
Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions certified as a force-on-force Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
FBI Post Blast Investigator
FEMA/NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Performance Level certified
High Risk Vehicle Stop instructor
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
POST RDS Red Dot System Instructor
MSP Alumni
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

Awards

California Governor’s Medal of Valor Gold/Action
California State Firefighters Medal of Valor
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, US House of Rep.

Instructor-Sarah W.

Sarah has 25 years Law Enforcement experience with 13 years as an Operator on a Tactical High Risk Entry Team and 5 years as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

CCW DOJ C.I. No: 544
DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor
Bureau of Security & Investigative Services

(TIF No: TIF2873) Instructor

NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA/CRPA Chief Range Safety Officer
Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)
RDS Red Dot System Instructor
Tactical Casualty Care Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
Active Shooter Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions Certified as a Force-on-Force Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
FBI Certified Crisis Negotiator and Hostage Negotiator
MSP Alumni
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

CRSO-Annette P.

Annette has been in the firearms industry since 1995 and has a passion for firearms training. She is an NRA Range Safety Officer and is a Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor.

DOJ Certified Instructor
NRA Range Safety Officer
Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)
Stop the Bleed Instructor
RDS Red Dot System Instructor
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

Instructor Kevin G.

Kevin is a recently retired law enforcement professional who honorably served over 25 years with the California Highway Patrol, including 14 years as a Range Master. His expertise spans tactical firearms instruction, weapon inspections, emergency medical response, and high-risk scenario training.

Throughout his career, he trained and certified officers in the use of rifles, pistols, and shotguns, while ensuring weapons were safe and operational. His background also includes tactical medical care, hazmat response, and homicide investigation.

Today, Kevin continues to share his knowledge as a DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor and POST-certified trainer, bringing extensive real-world experience to both law enforcement and civilian defense training.

CCW DOJ C.I. No: 980
DOJ Certified firearms Instructor
COE (Certificate of Eligibility)
BSIS TIF 2913
Range Master (14 years)
Tactical Firearms Instructor
Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun Instructor
RDS (Red Dot System) Instructor
Force-on-Force Instructor – Non-Lethal Training Ammunitions Certified (P.O.S.T.)
Active Shooter Instructor (P.O.S.T.)
Tactical Casualty Care (P.O.S.T.)
Emergency Medical Responder
Tactical Medical Training
Hazmat Training
Homicide Investigation Training
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alumni

Instructor-Jen D.

Jen is a law enforcement officer with over 25 years of service, bringing unmatched real-world experience to CCW training.

Her extensive background ensures that every student — from first-time applicants to seasoned shooters — receives practical, up-to-date, and legally sound instruction.

Professional Credentials

Certified Instructor in firearms and less-lethal weapons
Specialized in Tactical Skills & Use-of-Force Protocols
CCW DOJ Certified Instructor (C.I.) No. 979
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
POST Certified Firearms Instructor
POST Certified Less-Lethal Weapon Instructor
RDS (Red Dot System) Instructor
POST Certified Crisis Negotiator & Hostage Negotiator
Hunter Freeland Shooting Alum

First-Rate Course Offerings

THIS IS NOT A SHOOTING RANGE

We promote a learning experience that is individualized to focus on building skills for each member of the class. We will prepare you for situational awareness in real life settings. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences and we now offer online concealed carry classes for resident and non-residents of California. Online Courses

Our Mission

Your training is our priority. To support our inclusive community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's skill set and need including online ccw class.