The DGM site says:

15. How much ammo will I need for the qual?

The State requires 100 rounds for the initial qual and 50 rounds for renewal. These rounds can be spread out over the gun(s) listed on the permit

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Does this mean you may choose to shoot only one gun even if you are putting many on your CCW?

So I have been checking the website and I cannot look earlier than my original scheduled month. It won’t let me check the month.

Has anyone seen anyone either shop or private owner selling Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 govt? Or any recommendation on where to look.

Hello everyone,

My husband and I wanted to try out the gun range. However we don't know anything about it. What would we need to prepare or know? How much does it potential cost and what is the best place in sd for beginners?

Thank you!

I have my first 8 hour CCW course tomorrow at DGM. What do I need to bring? I can't find anything on their website FAQ. Do you shoot day 1? Am I able to just buy ammo there, or do I need to bring it before?

Any insight is appreciated!

BLM site states reopen on the 24th. Anyone been out there yet? I’m thinking of maybe trying to go tomorrow.

So I had my CCW appointment 50 days ago and my application status still says, "Appointment Complete". Does anyone know when their status changed to "Background Check in Progress"?

I submitted my training certificate over one week ago. I received the email saying my license is in queue to be issued. The email suggested it would take 3-4 weeks to receive. What is the average wait time lately? Will CCW Pro update to reflect the license has been issued before I receive it in the mail?

Initial Application Date - 5/23/2024 Initial Interview - Late 2025 Rescheduled and interviewed - August 5th, 2024 Approved October 26th, 2024 Total 5 months and 3 days with a 82 day wait for approval!

Or 5 stand, or sporting clays?! Anything other than stupid ass trap. I know lemon grove has sporting clays once a month but I’d like some more options.

Looks like I’m getting the short end of the stick with a full 90 days 😭 going on 80 tomorrow

I have been to about 4 different gun stores here in SD, and they all pretty much operates the same. Staff seems like they are always busy, so busy that they cant even stop to see if you need help and most of the time, the staff are just walking around but they act like they are doing something so they cant help you at the moment.

I always get this vibe, i don't know if ya have the same experience as I do.. When I was living out in the midwest, the staff were always nice and friendly and always willing to engage and help you.

Here in SD, staff just walks right pass you. Discount gun mart off moreno blvd is one of the worst when it comes to customer service.

DGM at this location has 2 station. The check in station to check in for ranges and the other station is for purchasing firearms, background check, etc.. It gets really busy here and the thing that i hate the most is that the staff at the check in station for ranges, cannot come and help the staff at the other station.

So it gets busy and you are just standing in line waiting for your turn while the staff at the check in station has no customer so they are just standing there too but they are not allowed to come help the other station out per store policy.

For those of you who also applied for the AZ CCW, where did you go to do the finger print cards?

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Twosee did a great job with my p226 optic slide cut👌🏽👌🏽📈

Howdy guys never posted on the page here before but I have my ccw appointment today at the SD Sheriff HQ will let yall know what it was like and how it goes when I can. Wish me luck. If anyone is active and can hit me back soon, with the new CCW pro there is no printable application like with the pertiteum or whatever it was. Im just bringing basic documents proof residency and identification and my DD214-4. Anything else I need specific to bring or am I gtg? Thanks yall have a great monday

I just finished up the 16 hour training this weekend with Defensive Tactics and Firearms. I highly recommend them if you need 8 or 16 hour training. It is located in Murrieta, right at the 15/215 split. Not to bad of a drive on the weekend, especially if you’re in north county. The range portion is at the Rainbow shooting range.

Shane, the instructor, did an incredible job of keeping the entire curriculum both interesting and engaging. His expertise and teaching style made the material easy to understand, and he ensured that everyone in the class was comfortable with each step. If you’re looking for professional, top-notch training, I highly recommend Defensive Tactics and Firearms. Shane’s approach truly makes a difference!

Oh and they are the most affordable too.

Check them out: https://defensivetacticsandfirearms.com

I’m tired of driving to pink gate and rod and gun. Is there anywhere closer to me that’s outside and free?

Those of you who had to do the 16 hour training at Discount Gun Mart, was there range work on the first day as well as the second? Or was first day only classroom?

Most cost effective but best 16 hr CCW course?

Hello all, I am looking to get a gun range membership. Was wondering where ya’ll have one!

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Hi! I’m 19M. I recently got here in the states from china and I love guns. I just want somebody to go to the ranges with me. Monday to Friday or even on the weekends. I’m in San Diego and I go to SDSU.

Had my appointment at the Sheriff’s office July 29, and started looking at my CCW Pro account at day 60. They called all 3 references on day 70 and my status changed from “Background in Progress” to “Approved” this afternoon around 5pm. I got the email at 8:30pm. Total 71 days wait. While it’s not as spectacular as some of you who got approved for training at 60 days, it’s way better than 90! Now to pick a place to train. Best of luck to those of you waiting.

Applied 7/17/24, Interview 7/22/24 (got lucky checking for appointments constantly), Approved: 10/8/24 (78 days from interview). Logged in around 5:30pm and saw it was approved. Approval email came in 3 hours later at 8:30pm.

Just signed up for my class later this month.

I live in north park - what is a close ish place I can go to take my CCW class?

Cheers

Does anyone know what the security is like at the Rady Shell concert venue? Are there metal detectors or wands? Do you have to remove your belt?

I'm trying to determine if I'll be able to bring in POM spray. Has anyone here had any luck doing so?

Applied: 3/24/2024

Original Interview date: 5/12/2025 (got lucky twice and rescheduled for earlier date)

Interview: 6/6/2024

Approved: 8/17/2024

1st 8 hour course: 8/24/2024

2nd 8 hour course: 9/22/2024(uploaded cert same day & emailed ccw@sdsheriff.org)

Issuance queue email: 9/24/2024

Permit issued: 9/25/2024

Permit received: 9/28/2024

Contact your local field office or spend some time at blm.gov for questions about camping, fishing, hunting/target shooting, etc. hope this helps someone!

So back in 2020 I got a ticket for disturbing the peace. What happened was I was trying to break up a fight between friends. One guy wrestled me to the ground and the cops rolled up. They took me to a holding cell and let me go 5 hours later. Was never booked. Got a ticket and showed up to court. The judge dismissed it. Is this something I should put on my CCW questionnaire? I’ve passed background checks for work and global entry since then. One of those question was have you ever been arrested. I answered no because I technically was never booked. Is this something I should state on the app?

They just opened up a bunch more appointments starting in January for ccw. Was able to move up from September to June now to January. Thankfully they been opening up more appointments.