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Zerbe Firearms Training – Santa Rosa, CA
Raymond Zerbe brings Bay Area tactical discipline to civilian and CCW training
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Santa Rosa, California
Zerbe Firearms Training ( is a Sonoma and Bay Areabased firearms school headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Led by Raymond B. Zerbe, an NRA- and DOJ-certified instructor with over 20 years in armed security, the program offers a full curriculum: beginner/intermediate handgun, CCW, personal protection inside and outside the home, and tailored law-enforcement/security courses. Training is delivered through both scheduled group courses and flexible private instruction. Students can register via the sites shop interface, booking classes such as Intermediate Defensive Handgun or NRA Basic of Personal Protection in the Home livestreamed over multiple dates in 2025. What sets Zerbe apart is Raymonds blend of security-operator background and community-focused instruction. His credentials include NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, CCW Instructor, Personnel Protection Inside/Outside the Home Instructor, DOJ CCW Certified (#843), DOJ Certified Instructor (#351542), and Certificate of Eligibility (#55073). One student review on Yelp calls out its accessibility in Sonoma County, and the training center is officially listed as one of the Best 10 Firearm Training options near Healdsburg, CA. Available training dates for 2025 span JanNov, with group sessions and private classes for individuals or small groups offering discounted rates on team bookings. To explore classes or book directly, 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!