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Basic to Advanced Firearms Training – Penryn, CA
Northern California veteran-led firearms education from fundamentals to advanced skills
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Penryn, California
Basic to Advanced Firearms Training, LLC ( is a Penryn, California-based training academy led by Pat Symons, a former California and Oregon law enforcement officer with over 30 years of experience in firearms education. Located at 2205 Rippey Rd., the Austin-trained instructor is certified by California DOJ, POST, FBI Law Enforcement Firearms School, Rangemaster, Glock armorer, and NRA. The course catalog follows a structured progressionfrom Level1 Handgun Safety for newcomers to advanced classes like Level2, III, and IV, and specialty training such as low-light and shotgun courses. These classes blend classroom theory and live-fire drills, covering safety, malfunction clearing, multiple-target engagement, and weak-hand shooting. CCW applicants can also take state-compliant initial 16-hour and 8-hour refresher courses for Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo counties. A core standout is the multi-tiered approach: each level builds on the last, empowering students with measurable progress and skill certification. For example, the Level2 Handgun course adds reloading, one-handed shooting, distance variation, and malfunction drills to the foundation set in Level1. Pats background underscores constant professional growth. Beyond law enforcement, he's competed in shooting sports and completed advanced training, reinforcing a teaching philosophy that values both safety and effectiveness. To browse courses or register, visit For questions, call (916)6602507 or email via their contact page. 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!