Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits1PrerequisitePrerequisite: Students must provide a California Department of Justice clearance within 90 days prior to the start of the course which confirms that the applicant has no felony or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit possession of a firearm. This process can take up to 30 days to complete. Students must obtain a medical examination and clearance from a medical doctor and submit completed medical history and clearance forms prior to the start of the course. The required forms will be provided by contacting the college Public Safety Education and Training Center. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is one of two modules that comprise the minimum training standards for California peace officers as specified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Graduates of this course qualify for minimal peace officer powers as defined by the California Penal Code. This module includes 8 hours of classroom instruction in firearms safety, psychological and physiological responses, current firearms law, firearms cleaning techniques, and moral and ethical considerations. Additionally, students will participate in 16 hours of hands-on training in drawing and holstering, loading and unloading, and basic handgun shooting principles. Pass/No Pass only. 