Brandy Lengning isn’t your typical pistol instructor. Her experience isn’t from a law enforcement or military background; instead, she approaches firearms training from a civilian perspective!
Contact me to schedule a private or group class:
call or text 805-804-7406
Brandy@HomeGrownSafety.com
Submit an Online Class Request HERE
--> Next CCW Renewal Class, 8 hours:
Wed, Nov 5
Wed, Dec 10
& By Appointment
--> Next CCW Initial Class, 16 hours:
Tues-Wed, Nov 4 & 5
Tues-Wed, Dec 9 & 10
& By Appointment
Brandy is a Ventura County CCW Sheriff Approved Instructor, DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, Firearm Safety Certificate Instructor, an NRA & USCCA Certified RSO, as well as NRA, USCCA, D.R.A.W., and TWAW Certified Pistol Instructor and has been teaching classes since 2017. Most importantly, she continues to train herself, learning from a variety of pro-2A advocates, and continues to bring that knowledge and passion for pro-self protection to all of her students.
By day, a CA Real Estate Broker, Notary Public, and local brewery Office Manager, this mother of two will teach YOU how to be capable, competent, and confident with your firearm!
Safety is the name of the game here. Foundational skills are key to taking your training to the next level. After completing a course with Home Grown Safety you’ll have the knowledge and insight to take more advanced classes from the best instructors in the industry. It's up to you to apply those lessons and dry practice!
Brandy primarily teaches at California Tactical Academy in Piru, CA. The range is open to the public and you'll love the opportunity to train outside.
Additionally, Brandy is an approved instructor at Shooter's Paradise of Oxnard. This indoor setting is great when you want to rent several pistols before making your first purchase.
Aside from private classes with Home Grown Safety, Brandy also hosts monthly meetings for the Ventura County Shooting Chapter of Armed Women of America. Please call to confirm our next meeting date.
Brandy is the CA State Leader (since 2019) and Chapter Leader (since 2016) for the Ventura County Shooting Chapter of the Armed Women of America (formerly The Well Armed Woman: TWAW Shooting Chapters) a national non-profit organization. Reach out to learn more about this group!
Available for Private Teaching Events! Call or Email to inquire about details for educational and live fire training options.
In her spare time, Brandy enjoys backpacking with her dogs, camping with friends and family, collecting eggs, crochet projects, sewing pockets into dresses, and dry practice with her pistol!
Feedback & Testimonials from Students
S.H. says:
Love to practice with you again!
W.M. says:
"Brandy Lengning brings a depth of knowledge plus hands on experience to her shooting lessons. Better yet, Brandy's gracious enthusiasm is delivered with a type of energy that will heighten your own motivation. That's how it is for me!"
A.B. says:
"Brandy is an outstanding firearms instructor. Her direct approach, combined with her extensive knowledge, makes her an excellent teacher. She is always prepared to answer questions and consistently emphasizes safety throughout her courses. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in firearm training. The book recommendations she provides are an added bonus, and I look forward to taking more courses with her."
S.D. says:
"Brandy provided a straightforward no-nonsense environment to my CCW renewal class. She is incredibly knowledgeable and as a NRA certified instructor she was able to add further value to my recertification course with a few thoughtful tips at the range. She limits her class size to ensure a safe and attentive environment. I look forward to continuing my firearms training with Brandy as I am confident she will be able to further improve my proficiency."
B.W. says:
"I completed the 8 hour CCW course this week and walked away feeling much better prepared with the the requalification and the added knowledge and skills gained in the process. In no small part due to your exceptional instructor. The material presented during the classroom time was great.
Brandy was very professional, courteous, and she was genuinely interested in understanding my skill level and helping me improve as much as possible within the constraints of the CCW requalification curriculum and time available.
Home Grown Safety is outstanding. Brandy is very knowledgeable and professional. Looks like you've got a winning formula going, don’t change a thing.
I'm looking forward to participating in many more skill building courses and training opportunities."
J.M. says:
"Training with Brandy was great! She’s very knowledgeable and makes training fun but mostly importantly I felt very safe at all times. I look forward to training with her again! Will be recommending her to anyone I know interested in CCW."
R.H. says:
"The class was very helpful and the presentation was clear and concise. I tend to be nervous with new instructors but she was patient and able to put me at ease and trained with gentle encouragement."
D.H. says:
"Brandy's recert class was done and well worth the time and money. I will take it again on my next renewal!"
C.H. says:
"The experience was amazing from the first meeting all the way through till the end of class. It’s a tremendous amount of information and I think you did an exceptional job not only preparing the material but explaining things in clear and simple terms for people like me to understand.
When it comes to gun safety, there is very little room for error especially in the state of California. Having professional training with an instructor who shows meticulous attention for detail is critical to keep you, your family, and every innocent bystander around you safe.
I’ve had my CCW license for approximately six years. I trained with Brandy to renew my license in September 2025 and she is quite honestly the most thorough and knowledgeable training professional I have met. Her very personal approach to gun safety and offering a variety of different training tools and techniques is unmatched. She had a very straightforward focused approach wanting me to be a better shooter, more confident, better trained, and more knowledgeable about California laws to keep me safe and free. She truly gets an amazing satisfaction seeing people improve and learn throughout the entire process.
If you are looking for someone to teach you without intimidating you and takes the time to explain things in plain simple English, I would 1000% recommend her not only for CCW classes/renewals, but any gun training class from square one all the way through to advanced tactical training situations. "
M.K. says:
I recently completed the 8-hour CCW class with Instructor Brandy, and it exceeded all of my expectations. Brandy is extremely knowledgeable about California firearm laws—she breaks down complex legal topics in a way that’s easy to understand and remember. Her teaching style is clear, organized, and engaging, and she encourages questions without ever making anyone feel uncomfortable.
What stood out most was how thoroughly she covered safety, legal responsibilities, situational awareness, and real-world scenarios that CCW holders may encounter in California. Brandy kept the class moving at a perfect pace, balancing legal requirements with practical skills. The range portion was professional, supportive, and very focused on safe, confident handling.
Whether you’re new to firearms or experienced but needing a CCW course that truly prepares you, I highly recommend taking it with Brandy. She’s one of the best instructors I’ve trained with—knowledgeable, patient, and completely committed to responsible concealed carry.
K.P. says:
Brandy is highly skilled and knowledgeable in firearms technique, training and safety. Her communication was cordial, professional and very clearly instructed. I highly recommend anyone seeking a firearms instructor for CCW or general firearms training, at all skill sets, to seek her services; you will not be disappointed and surely will have come out with far improved skills and greater knowledge of firearms than when you arrived. Highly satisfied and will gladly recommend Brandy’s firearms training to all my friends and family.