I’ve heard that if you apply to a city for a CCW and you work there,

the CCW is only for a few months and not two years.

Anybody can confirm or deny?

I applied to Pasadena for a CCW.

I work in the city, I am not a resident.

Hello all! Hope everyone is having a good evening, just had a quick question because everyone I’ve asked seems to not know the answer. I have talked to multiple gun store clerks as well a couple ccw class instructors and they all say they don’t know as they have never been asked this question before. I know that you cannot even have a firearm if you have been 51/50d or have a violent mental health crisis charge on your record but does going to a psychiatrist for treatment for adhd and depression and being prescribed an antidepressant and a stimulant prohibit you from getting a ccw? I ask because I currently am prescribed, and while I was looking over the initial application process there’s a question regarding mental health, and I don’t know what information I have to disclose. I also know that you cannot be on any substance that “impairs judgment” while carrying, but what if the meds don’t impair? I am not going to lie, but is the mental health question regarding actual criminal offenses? Everyone I’ve asked says “interesting question, I think it’s only criminal offenses, but you won’t know until you have an interview.”

Any advice or knowledge on the matter is appreciated!!! Stay safe out there

(Also, am not currently planning to get ccw, I just was wondering if the option is available to me if I choose to go through with it in the future)

First time going to the California Avocado Fest in Carpentaria this weekend. Will it be an issue if I’m carrying? From what I gather it’s a street fair so I should be good. But wondering about issues as in metal detectors I have to walk thru to get in or anything like that? We are taking the train up so I can’t leave my firearm in the truck if I run into an issue and don’t wanna ruin the day. Any input greatly appreciated.

TLDR. I started my process for Placer County CCW on August 2024, and received my CCW by September 2024. That was about 30 days and a total of $553 (not including ammo, range fees, or targets). This is one of the fastest and easiest CCWs I've ever gotten.

Here is the full process for anyone that is interested:

The absolute maximum amount of time someone can get a CCW is 90 days.

1. August 29th, Went online, paid $20 fee and set up an appointment at the Placer County Sheriff in Auburn. Gave 3 references (including my spouse) and uploaded needed documentation of work, home address and 5 years of previous addresses.
2. August 29th, Went to a live-scan facility and paid $118 to submit my fingerprints (form was given by Sheriff)
3. September 10th, showed up to the sheriff's office with ID, asked me a couple of questions. Took my picture and I was out in 30 min. Said I need to take my CCW course within 90 days of the interview.
4. September 21st, decided to take my 16 course with Mike Ramsey. Course was $335 and that's a bit expensive, but got to go to the Placer Shooting Club in Roseville which has AC, a classroom, and a private shooting range. Worth the price to see the place and the course was straight forward. Mike also is certified to get you an Utah Out of State CCW for an extra $75, so it's worth asking him. Day 1 was knowledge of the law and a paper test (everyone did well so it's no big deal). Day 2, Holster Clinic, learned how to draw quickly and once completed we did a few rounds on the range, if you hit the paper 80% of the time, you passed. Mike wrote up a passing document and I scanned it and I uploaded it to the sheriff's website.
5. September 23rd, Received notice that final payment of $80 was needed to complete application. Sent last payment to sheriff online.
6. September 24th, Received notice that application was approved and license would be printed and mailed in 7 business days.
7. September 30th, received my CCW in the mail. Looks very similar to a drivers license and will expire September 26th, 2026.

Submitted my application October 25th last year. Picked up my card this evening. An expensive and lengthy one process, but fairly pleasant otherwise. The PD staff were great to work with and seemed to be pretty encouraging of (legal) concealed carry.

I work for the State, and my building has always had no weapons allowed signage at every entrance and within the building. I was actually planning to get a picture of it yesterday as I am renewing my CCW.

They are all gone! I heard something about a 9th circuit ruling and am wondering if this is related?

Hello everyone!

This morning I received my approval letter from the CCW unit via email. Long story short. I started this process in May 2021. I submitted all the paperwork and had my interview in January of this year, live scan done in February and then was told I was approved to do the CCW training courses in May of this year. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to do the CCW training course in the window that they gave me. I emailed and called multiple times to get an extension due to being out of the state and sick when I returned but received no response. As of this morning I received the approval letter. I’m wondering if now they are approving CCW’s without the training California? I’ve also read if your prior military who was honorably discharge. You don’t have to take the training, but I don’t know if that’s true.

San Leandro in Alameda County just posted their CCW application process. The initial total cost not including psych and training is $424 and $383 for renewals ANNUALLY and the 8hr training as well. This is just ridiculous because of the annual cost and I have to go through the whole process again. Renewals are not accepted from the county so all must apply as new applicants.

https://www.sanleandro.org/1348/CCW-Carry-Concealed-Weapons-License

I’m in the process in getting my CCW in Ny state. I’m playing with the idea of moving to California within the next few years.

Do I have to live in California for a certain amount of time before applying for a Cali CCW? I know I would need a new drivers license.

Thanks

I’m scheduled for an interview next month. Do I have to complete my live scan before the interview? Or am I okay to do it afterwards? LA county, initial interview.

Couple of questions…

I applied a little over a year ago for my CCW in la county. LAPD jurisdiction, not LASD.

I took a 16 hour CCW course in 2021. It’s probably no good now right? Do I need to retake the whole thing once I get my CCW permit (if I do) or just a re cert course?

How long is it usually from interview, to picking up your CCW permit?

And, if in the future I want to add a gun, what’s the process? I have a Glock 17 I certified with. But I want something a little smaller, I’m a 5’10 female so it doesn’t need to be tiny lol.

Any gun recs for ITWB carry?

Anyone complete the process through Whittier PD? Live scan (2nd time) just got approved (1st time through UPS got lost/results never sent) & app moved forward.
Next step is Psychological Evaluation, was wondering what the timeline and evaluation looked like, any info?

Update for anyone who cares: 2 multiple choice tests; 434 & 343 questions each, followed by a 30min teleconference with a Dr.

Holy moly I just got a call from LAPD and scheduled my appointment. Only took a year but at this point I’m excited as all outdoors.

Officer on the phone said it’d take 10 minutes for the appointment. Anybody else been through this process recently and can provide some insight?

I currently live on resort style apartment complex. This complex is huge, has many pools, parks, BBQ pits and many other common areas. I have just recently applied for my CCW in San Diego. For the time being, can I legally conceal carry in my complex as long as I stay within the property line without a CCW license?

Does anyone have a recent experience for ccw renewals in Sonoma County? How long is it taking? Does Alicia have help in processing or she still the only one in the sheriff’s department working on these? Mine expires in Dec ‘24 and am trying to gauge when to start the renewal process. Thanks in advance.

I had my appointment with the Sheriff’s office April 15th 2024 and I know I have to wait the 90 days for the review of the application. The 90 days were up yesterday but I still have no received an email. Online is still shows “assigning to processor shortly” and “Appointment Completed” shows blank. Is it exactly 90 days or am I just being impatient. Thanks!

Love living in RC. Took 30 days to get my CCW back in November 2023. Then I picked up my P365 last Wednesday, tested Sunday and picked my license update up Friday. Took them 2 days to process my additional weapon.

After 2 years of following the process I finally picked up my license yesterday!

Here's a timeline for anyone currently waiting or starting the process with Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

• Application received by LASD 7/5/22
• Phone interview by assigned deputy 10/6/23
• Additional proof of residency documents submitted 1/2/24
• LiveScan started 1/9/24
• LiveScan CA DOJ & FBI results finalized 1/15/24
• LifeScan Firearms results finalized 1/20/24
• Email from CCW_Unit to begin firearms training 2/20/24
• 16hr firearms training from Medic Up Consulting (highly recommend) 3/9/24
• Submitted training certificates and documentation to CCW_Unit 3/22/24
  • Didn't hear anything for 3 months
  • Called CCW_Unit multiple times over many days and always got recording
  • Finally emailed CCW_Unit respectfully asking if I had been forgotten 6/4/24
  • Received email response from CCW_Unit 6/8/24
• Received call to schedule license pick up 6/12/24
• Picked up license 6/13/24

Maybe everyone else already knows this but today I got my renewal and the new license is a hard drivers license style. I was pretty excited as I have always hated the old ones.

Ccw questions

I am going to be getting my first handgun and also going to transition to armed security guard. I have a dui (wet n reckless) on record that was recently dismissed by the courts but I know is still viewable by police and also needs to be disclosed when applying for a ccw.

I have also had the police be called out to my house a few times for domestic disputes when I was younger due to being in an abusive relationship with a parent who is no longer in the household. As far as I know nothing was ever documented in a case and all that, the police just showed up to check that everything was ok and then went on their way. Will these come up on an application for a ccw?

I know that my past actions show irresponsibility and lack of good judgement, I understand some of the people on this subreddit having the opinion and or being irritated that someone with my record is asking these questions. But I have changed as a person, learned from my past mistakes, and want to enact the 2nd amendment to protect myself and my loved ones in this turbulent time we are living in.

I only add in that last part because I am looking for genuine, solid advice not judgement. I want to be able to protect myself as a law abiding citizen.

I am based in solano county in Northern California.

hey yall i’m starting my ccwl journey this week with the police science in fresno. was wondering what the steps are after those classes and if fresno still does interviews and any tips for it. also if anyone has had experience with it. thanks in advance!

Did some digging, but unclear on this one. Also apologize if this has been asked and answered before (couldn't find anything that was clearly asking this).

Are ALL fixed blade knives prohibited from concealed carry in CA, or fixed blade knives over 2" in blade length prohibited?

It seems to me that if you can legally have a sub-2" blade OTF or automatic knife legally (which we can), something sub 2" fixed blade concealed would be okay?

I'm thinking of Ka-Bar TDI Pocket Strike (1.675") or La Griffe (1.75").

The app on IA's website asks for 3 character references willing to vouch for you, one of which must be a current/previous spouse/cohabitant/significant other.

I'm not seeing anybody seriously at the moment and this isn't something I'd bring up to a casual partner. Anybody been in the situation where they're not on speaking terms with exes, (or don't have any) and how'd that go?

Hello.

Does anyone have experience with restraining orders in their past?

Let me explain... I got divorced 20 years ago. It was amicable and an easy split up. I stayed in SoCal and she moved to SF. Since she didn't have a permanent address at first, she set up a P.O. Box where I would mail checks to finish paying off our credit card. She also changed her phone number because she wanted a SF area code and I didn't bother to ask for the new number.

So, the only contact I had with her was through email and a P.O. Box.

Everything was fine for almost two years, when I got a knock on my door early one morning. It was a sheriff serving me with a court date for a RO hearing in SF.

I was floored because there was absolutely no reason for one.

She took our car in the divorce so I had no way to get to the SF court house. I also knew I would never see her again. For those reasons, I didn't bother showing up. I just didn't think it would matter.

A year later, my phone rings and it's her - my ex wife. She was asking for money because her boyfriend had slashed her tires after she broke up with him and she couldn't afford new tires.

Of course I asked about the RO and she sobbed as she explained to me that her boyfriend was crazy jealous and made her get the RO for no reason. He even made her build a pile of everything related to me - pictures, old t shirts, letters... anything he thought reminded her of me - and burned them on his driveway.

So now, I had to disclose that on my CCW application and am worried that it will make me ineligible.

12 years ago, I had a life scan done to get my permit to do bar security and I thought it might make me ineligible for that , but I got that permit.

Any thoughts?

Also, I filled out my CCW application on 4/16/24. My interview appointment is in January of 2025. Eight months seems like a really long wait.

Do you think the appointment date will change?

• 12/30/2023 Application submitted. Cost $115
• 02/27/2024 In-person interview (was previously over the phone but that was changed 2 weeks prior)
• 3/07/2023 Livescan finger print submitted. Cost $10

**At that point I could have scheduled training, but I had to find an opening in my work schedule. You can probably do this prior to interview, I just cannot confirm that.

• 4/9,10,13/2023 CCW course with Riverside Sheriff Department. Cost $150
• 4/13/2023 submitted certificate of completion
• 4/25/2023 CCW approved I received an email and text that it was approved this morning. Cost $80

Total cost: $355 (not including any fees associated with using a money order as a form of payment for the course)

I have not gone to get my picture taken or fingerprint yet, but Riverside requires an $80 issue fee. I highly recommend going through Riverside Sheriff Department as they are the cheapest option out there. They break up the mandatory 16 hours into 3 days instead of the 2 the other places do.

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I could have scheduled the training earlier, which would have expedited the process. Good luck out there!

Recently dropped into my local gun range to take a qualification shoot to add a new gun to my CCW. Was talking to the RO and was notified that the CADOJ has approved a new card design for our CCW permit. No need to carry the stupid “paper CCW permit” anymore!!!! Now the wait begins to get my new updated card!!!

I’m due for a CCW renewal by the end of the year. How early on should I take my class and start my application process again?

TL; DR: Well, it took almost 5 months and $1,125 and change but I finally have it in hand.

I wrote down some info and notes below that chronicle my process. It’s a bit long but I hope it helps some of you, since the entire process can be a bit confusing and vague with the info on the sheriff’s page.

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) License Checklist (from Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s web page, along with my notes in italics):

Initial Application, Phase One

1. Full-time resident of Santa Cruz County. Proof of residency to include the following:

a. California Driver’s License OR current active military ID and original state ID (I submitted a copy of Real ID Ca. DL.)

b. County certified birth certificate or naturalization papers/certificate **(**I submitted a copy of certified birth certificate)

c. Current utility bill in your name with service address (must be gas, water electric

or trash) (I submitted a copy of PG&E bill.)

2. Complete Standard Application for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (Cal DOJ form

BOF4012). Initial every page of the document. (only initial as it says, do not sign) (Link to form on Sheriff’s website.)

3. Three signed letters of character reference* from individuals other than relatives. **(**Make sure they are people that will answer their phone and call back.)

*What should be in the character reference letters?

1. Nature of the relationship
2. Length of time of the relationship
3. Acknowledgment that the recommendation is for a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
4. The applicant is of good moral character.
5. The recommendation is done without reservation.
6. Date, contact information & signature.

If you are married your spouse’s contact info (phone#) is needed too.

4. Proof of ownership and registration of each weapon to license for concealment*.* (I submitted a copy of DROS for each firearm.)

5. Complete Pre-Background Interview Form (Link to form on Sheriff’s website.)

6. Complete Employment and Residence History Form (Link to form on Sheriff’s website.)

7. Check payable to the County of Santa Cruz in the amount of $94.97*

8. Complete Live Scan applicant fingerprinting for CCW application (DOJ fees paid by

applicant) (Link to form on Sheriff’s website.) (I did mine at Santa Cruz Live Scan.)

9. Interview with Professional Standards and Conduct Sergeant

If approved applicant moved to phase two. If denied, the applicant will be notified in writing.

Phase Two

10. Two recent passport size photos (2” x 2”) of the applicant.

11. If necessary, medical doctor review (Wasn’t necessary for me.)

12. Psychological examination (see below for info.)

13. CCW qualification course (16 hours now instead of 8) with all handguns applied for with approved instructor (I did this early in the process, to get it over with. I took my course with NorCal Med Tac. I sent my completion certificate via email to the sheriff.)

*As of 1/1/2023, the Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) License fee is $474.84. Twenty percent (20%) of the fee, $94.97, must be paid when the application is submitted, this portion of the fee is non-refundable. At the conclusion of Phase Two, the applicant will be notified of the application outcome in writing. If approved, the applicant must pay the remaining CCW application fee balance, $379.84, before the CCW license is issued.

Helpful Links and Info:

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s CCW web page (with info and forms)

https://www.scsheriff.com/Home/SelfHelp/CCW.aspx

Where I took my Live Scan (You can pick the place of your choosing)

https://www.santacruzlivescan.com/

Santa Cruz County Live Scan Locations

https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations?county=Santa%20Cruz

NorCal Med Tac (where I took CCW training)

http://www.norcalmedtac.com/shop

Sheriff Greg Lansdowne (Retired sheriff, CCW program lead). Greg was very helpful and friendly throughout the process). He works Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Timeline:

January 15, 2024, Live Scan taken and submitted.

January 16, 2024, Application package and 20% ($94.97) fee submitted in-person to Sheriff at 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (he happened to be there in person and looked over my application package for completeness.)

February 24th and 25th, 2024, 16 hours of CCW training taken. (1 day at the range at Morgan Hill Sporting Clays and 1 day of classroom instruction in Scott’s Valley at NorCal Med Tac.)

March 14th, 2024, interview with sheriff (very brief and straight forward).

March 19th or so. Sheriff called references.

March 26th, 2024, Call received from sheriff to move to phase 2. Made appointment for psych test.

April 2nd, 2024, Psychological exam taken. (With Behavior Analytix Psychological Services (BAPSI) in Cupertino. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) test – part 1 is 567 T or F written questions. 2nd part isa short interview. I took the written test then came back on the afternoon for the in-person interview.).

April 16th , 2024, emailed sheriff to check if psych exam results were received. He said not yet but will check. Turns out they didn’t send it after more than 2 weeks. When the sheriff asked about it, they sent then by email.

April 18th, call received from the sheriff that I passed the psych test (I’m not that crazy, LOL!) and received an email from him that he will submit the final recommendation memo to the Sheriff and undersheriff and that he will let me know when they have signed off.

April 19th, 2024 submitted 2 passport size photos.

April 23rd, Call received to pick up my CCW license. Paid remainder of fees online and picked up license!

Fees:

LiveScan $122

Training class at NorCal Med Tac $340 +$20 range fee

Psych exam $150

CCW License fee $474.84

Passport photos $18

Total: about $1,125, not including ammo and gear I bought for the class.