Is CCW all good for a CA resident with an AZ CCW? I thought I had read something about limitations on Californians using an AZ CCW in Nevada and/or Las Vegas specifically but a quick search didn't turn up much. I can't ask NV or AZ people because their status is a little different. Thanks.

I just submitted my 1st renewal last night, with all required documents. My permit expires beginning of May. Anyone know how renewals are going in Solano? Are they generally handled within 90 days?

So what charges did you have that you thought would stop you from getting approved for your CCW?

What kind of questions are asked of your listed references? (CCW application)

I'm curious what the current timeline is like, and how the overall process went.

Quick question. Does the lease agreement that I’m submitting need to be notarized? I don’t see any where on San Bernardino County CCW site that it says it does, or maybe I’m over looking it.

Is the migration from Permitium application system, to the new CCWPro application system messing everything up?

I applied for my 6th renewal middle of July, my permit was set to expire middle of October so within the 90-120 days they suggested. The migration of the application platform happened right when my permit was going to expire, and I completed the migration process the day the email from OCSD came out. I figured there would be delay time added to the processing and was ok with that.

I have called about 10 times and almost all go to voicemail, when I do speak to someone im told that my application will be sent to processing once completed. My application cannot be completed any more that it already is and now my calls just go unanswered. I've emailed at least three times to confirm that all required documents and items needed from me are completed, and I continually receive boilerplate emails stating various excuses ("I need to upload a picture", which I did and is time stamped on my app or, "I need to review and approve my application" when there is no way for me to re-approve because I already did that when the migration happened, or "I need to submit my qual" which I already have).

My best friend applied for his renewal 5 days before me and he received his renewal in mid-December.

Nothing except for having a kid and my employment status (i'm now a stay at home dad) has changed between last renewal and this one, my last renewal was ~50 days from submitting my application to permit in hand.

I'm not asking anyone to do me a favor or pull any strings for my application, but does anyone have a friend or contact in the unit that knows what the general issue is? OCSD has always been fantastic with my initial and renewals and now I feel like i'm getting the runaround.

CCW new restrictive laws proposed by DOJ

DOJ is proposing some changes that will affect and make CCW practically useless. All commercial establishments will have to post CCW allowed sign outside for any CCW to enter the premises. Public comments are invited by DOJ and need to be sent ASAP. See the proposed ruling here.

Click public notices and related documents

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/regs/ccwl

Got an email from DOJ which said pass on to interested persons. Hope you guys write in against this posting notice by commercial establishments proposed rule.

Just renewed in November and they issued me 2 identical cards: one with a dark blue band and one dark green. The gal explained what they were briefly but I can’t remember the reason. Anyone able to explain the change?

Hello all. Started the CCW process back in early Nov of 2024 in Sacramento County.

Received an interview appointment for Mid April of 2025 via Permitium.

Has anyone had any experience on finding cancellations for earlier appointment.

I spoke with the office there and they said there are lots of cancellations but you just have to keep trying.

Needless to say, despite checking multiple times a day, I’ve not seen any come up at all and was wondering if anyone has a positive story of getting a cancellation apt sooner and if so was it an anomaly or did you find that they were released on a certain day or time. Many thanks.

What are the costs up to now?

I'm in San Diego County. I'm a little nervous. What do I need to bring with me I saw somebody talking about utility bills? How easy was the interview?

I moved to a new county earlier this year and applied for a CCW here. I've completed my class, met with a police officer, and now they are asking me to come in for a chiefs Interview. This is a thing? Do other counties do this?

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

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!