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5150 HEAT Firearms Training Academy – Brea, CA
Comprehensive CCW and laser-driven fundamentals training in Orange County
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Brea, California
5150 HEAT Firearms Training Academy ( is a Brea, California-based training center offering thorough CCW licensing courses, womens self-defense, dryfire, and livefire fundamentals for new and experienced shooters alike. Located at 2715 Saturn Street, the team brings over 40 years of law enforcement and academy-level instruction to civilians and professionals across Orange County. Their flagship CCW offering is a California SB-2 compliant 16-hour initial course priced at $325, covering everything from basic handling and legal use-of-force concepts to gear setup, mental health awareness, and shooting qualification at the range. Renewal courses (8 hours) are offered at $175, with add-on options for adding handguns to existing permits. A unique highlight is their Four-Classes Rolled into One frameworkcombining USCCA Basic Firearms Fundamentals, NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Laser Pistol Marksmanship (using SIRT laser pistols), and live-fire drills. The laser/SIRT system allows safe, feedback-rich dryfire practice before stepping onto a live range. They also offer women-only handgun and self-defense courses featuring comfort-focused instruction, layered skill levels (Basic to Defensive), and stateoftheart laser pistol training modules. Beyond shooting, they emphasize drillslike the structured Drills, Drills & Drills approach to muscle memory, malfunction clearing, speed transitions, and tactical movement. Ken KC Clements, the chief instructor and retired sworn law-enforcement officer, brings real-world insight from decades of police academy and SWAT experience. To register for CCW classes or explore their training calendar, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!