The licensing authority may issue a California License to Carry upon proof of the following: For new license applicants, the course of training for the issuance of a license under Section 26150 or 26155 may be any course acceptable to the licensing authority, shall not exceed 16 hours, and shall include instruction on at least firearm safety and the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm. Seq., and subject to Department policies and procedures, any City of Antioch resident may be issued a CCW from the Chief of Police, if qualified. 12.) Penal Code section (12050.a) limits the training of Your concealed handgun is for protection of life only. 11/2012 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PAGE 1 of 13 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF FIREARMS STANDARD INITIAL AND RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON Authority California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county may . CCW USA Firearms Training is Approved by San Diego County Sheriffs Department. While exercising the privileges granted to the licensee under the terms of this license, the licensee SHALL NOT, when carrying a concealed weapon: You arent addicted to narcotics and haven't been diagnosed as mentally ill. You havent lost your gun rights because of a domestic violence conviction. Youll simply make a bad situation worse for yourself (see rule #4). The recent NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling has made it easier for the average citizen to be able to apply for their conceal carry permit in California. Gun Crimes in California. In California, obtaining a Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) license is difficult. Initial applicants are required to fire 100 rounds. 5.) The sheriff's office will collect your fingerprints and the California DOJ background check fee of $95. CCW licenses are issued only by a California county sheriff to residents of the county, or the chief of police to residents of the city. Carry any weapon on or about your person, openly or concealed, onto an airport without the permission of the Port Director. Abuse thisprivilegeby any unjustified display a concealed weapon. A local firearms dealer can assist you, or you can visit the Firearms Bureau website for more information. All the agencies that issue such a permit, like the local county or sheriff's department, require an application stating why you need this permit. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/80\/Apply-for-a-CCW-in-California-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Apply-for-a-CCW-in-California-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/80\/Apply-for-a-CCW-in-California-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1686886-v4-728px-Apply-for-a-CCW-in-California-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":529,"licensing":"
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