Firearms Academy &
Live Scan Fingerprinting Service
Sacramento, California

Due to rising third-party card processing fees when it comes to this industry which is considered "a high-risk industry" and California regulations impacting the firearms and training industry, we are no longer accepting card payments at this time.

For the time being, payments can only be made via:

Cash: Please bring exact amount

Zelle: Nakita Price 916-800-3463 or nakita_price@3rdeyewatching.com

This change allows us to continue offering high-quality training while keeping costs manageable for our community. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yes, we accept DOJ & Certifix billing accounts.

We do not accept tokens

Yes, for groups of at least 10 or more, by appointment. We will come to you and fingerprint your staff or organization's volunteers.

A travel fee (round trip mileage + time spent traveling to your location) will be charged based on how far our technicians have to travel to complete service.

For live scan fingerprinting services, we charge a $45.00 rolling fee per set of prints. In addition to our fees, clients will also be charged a DOJ/FBI fee, which varies depending on the level of service that is required by state officials to complete your requested background check.

Additional fees:

Copy fee of $1.00 per page if we have to make copies of your live scan form. Please bring 3 copies with you to your appointment.

Clients need to bring the following with them to live scan appointments:

• Valid State ID or Passport

• 3 copies of your Live Scan Request Form

• Cash or Zelle to pay fees

If we have to make copies of your live scan form, we will charge $1.00 for each copy made.

Yes, we provide ink fingerprint cards for anyone who is required to be fingerprinted for immigration or out of state purposes.

Our rolling fee is $45.00 per set of prints.

Booking a class or service is quick and easy.

• Visit our website and go to the Monthly Schedule or Book Appointment page.

• Select the class or service you’re interested in, then click the corresponding booking link to view available dates and times.

• Once you choose your session, follow the prompts to complete your registration. You’ll receive a confirmation once your booking is successfully submitted.

If a class, you want isn't on the monthly schedule please email or call us.

Private & Group sessions are also available.

Range classes are typically during the week.

If you have any questions or need help choosing the right option, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to assist.

We offer a comprehensive range of professional training classes, including select courses that incorporate live-fire range instruction. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to support diverse communities, with specialized sessions available for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, seniors, survivors of domestic violence, and students with disabilities.

A full overview of our offerings can be found on our class descriptions page.

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No experience is required. Our beginner-friendly classes are designed to help new students feel confident and at ease.

A firearm rental in (.22, .380, 9mm, or 40 caliber) is provided for our Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting & Range Refresher classes, so you don't need to own a firearm to take our classes.

Our instructor is certified by the DOJ, BSIS, NRA & the state of Utah. Our CCW courses meet the State of California requirements.

• Initial certification requires 16 hours of training

• Renewals require 8 hours

All CCW applications are done on the Sheriff Department's website in the county of your residence. We do offer a CCW application & prep session class.

Some counties only accept training certificates from a "Preferred List" of instructors, so please check with your local county sheriff department before booking a class with us.

The Utah CCW class is 4 hours, and it does not have a range requirement.

Yes, for our Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting class, we provide a firearm rental, 25 rounds of ammunition, eye & ear protection, and one target per student.

Students may bring their own firearms if they have them. Additional ammunition can be purchased.

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Yes. FSC testing is available by walk-in or appointment

Wednesday–Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm

Sat. - Sun. by appointment only

Yes. We provide private and group sessions; community partnerships tailored to your needs.

We use local indoor & outdoor ranges depending on class size, range hours, and availability.

Plans change; we get it! We kindly request that you notify us via text, voice mail or email of any changes to your appointment at least 24 hours before its scheduled start time.

All class and Live Scan fees are non-refundable. Appointments can be rescheduled or transferred to someone else up to 24 hours before your appointment time without penalty by sending an email to nakita_price@3rdeyewatching.com

Failure to cancel, no-show, or arriving late (15 minutes or more) can result in:

An additional charge of up to $25.00 for the inconvenience.

No cash refunds will be issued for any reason.

Customers are responsible for shipping costs in the event of an exchange by mail.

Items purchased from our training room can be exchanged for a similar item of equal or lesser value, or store credit, within 14 days of purchase.

Pepper sprays cannot be exchanged once opened. It is the buyer's responsibility to know the state laws regarding the purchase or possession of any items from us.

Yes, we accept third-party ammo shipments. We are a licensed California Ammunition Vendor. We do not sell ammunition online.

Requirements to send your shipment to us:

After ordering from your preferred retailer, please contact us by email with your name, contact info, tracking number, and a copy of your purchase receipt.

ammo_shippments@3rdeyewatching.com

Ammo Shipment Acceptance Fees

$30 acceptance fee + $5 DOJ background check. 11% excise tax (Assembly Bill 28),

Law Enforcement & Peace Officers are exempt from paying excise tax with valid credentials

Discounted Rates (Ammo Shipments)

Our Students: $10 + $5 DOJ Fee

First Responders & Military (Active & Retired): $10 + $5 DOJ Fee (bring credentials)

General Public: $30 + $5 DOJ Fee

Background Checks

All ammunition transfers require a DOJ background check. You must be at least 21 years old & own a legally registered firearm for all ammunition shipments & purchases (CA LAW).

Standard background checks: $5.00 & if unsuccessful, Basic check: $19.00

Only the purchaser may pick up shipments. Name on shipping label & purchase receipt must match the ID of the person picking up.

We take these background checks seriously to ensure compliance with California regulations and to prioritize the safety of our customers and the community. By implementing this policy, we aim to prevent the unauthorized sale of ammunition and promote responsible firearm ownership within our state. Your shipment CAN NOT be picked up by ANYONE but YOU "the purchaser".

If you fail the ammunition background check, you will have 30 days to contact the DOJ to fix the problem, and you will incur storage fees at $10.00 per day.

FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED

⚠️If a straw purchase is suspected: We WILL NOT RELEASE your shipment to you; your information will be turned over to law enforcement for them to decide what happens next & your shipment will be donated to our training department.

• Storage Policy: Pickup must be scheduled within 7 days of notification.

• Grace period: On the 8th day after notification storage fees apply at $10 per day up to 45 days.

• After 45 days, shipments are considered abandoned and donated to our training department.

Past-due storage fees must be paid in full plus a 12% billing fee before future shipments are accepted again.