CCW

Prior to completing the application, please be informed that pursuant to California Penal Code Section 26180, “Any person who files an application… knowing that any statements contained therein are false is guilty of a misdemeanor.” It further states: “Any person who knowingly makes a false statement on the application regarding any of the following shall be guilty of a felony:

1. The denial or revocation of a license, or the denial of an amendment to a license, issued pursuant to this article.

2. A criminal conviction

3. A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity

4. The use of a controlled substance

5. A dishonorable discharge from military service

6. A commitment to a mental institution

7. A renunciation of United States citizenship

After completing the Standard Initial and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon online, the applicant must select a day and time to meet with a background investigator at the Sheriff’s Office. Applicants should also be prepared to pay the initial fees ONLINE prior to the Interview. The complete Background Process will consist of the following:

• Fingerprinting/Background Review: The applicant will submit their Application online for review before the applicant appears for fingerprinting at the Sheriff’s Office.

• Personal Interview: The Personal Interview will be conducted by a member of the Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Unit.

• Medical Evaluation: The Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to determine medical fitness if necessary.

NOTE: The application process may be terminated at any time if disqualifying information is discovered.

The standard Carry Concealed Weapon Permit is valid for two years. 60 days prior to the expiration date, the applicant must Renew their application online. The request for renewal will be evaluated and once all required training certificates and documents are submitted online the renewal will be processed. If the CCW Permit holder allows their permit to expire more than 60 days, the Permit Holder may be required to re-apply for an initial CCW Permit.

The applicant must choose from any of the approved Training Providers listed on the bottom of this webpage. The training is valid for 1 year and should be taken as soon as possible during the initial application, and any time up to one year before their permit expires for renewals. The training must be a minimum of 16-hours for new applicants and a minimum of 8 for renewal applicants.

The completed Background Investigation will be referred to the Sheriff for review. The Sheriff will make the final determination regarding issuance of a CCW permit.

All applicants will be notified of the disposition. The DOJ application fee, Live Scan fee, and County fee and required training fees, are not refundable.

It may take (90) days, from the date the California Department of Justice sends us the return information from your live scan, to complete the processing of the CCW application. Your patience is appreciated during this period of time.

Completion of the application does not mean you will be issued a CCW Permit.

Applicants should also be cognizant of the fact that a CCW Permit issued in the state of California is not valid in any other states. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the laws related to carrying a concealed weapon, including but not limited to Sections 26150-27235, 25400 and 25850 of the California Penal Code and Section 2006 of the California Fish and Game Code.

State law mandates that some of the information on file pertaining to CCW Permits is public information, and as such is subject to release upon request from the public. The applicant’s name, city of residence, and the stated purpose for the CCW Permit is public information and may be released on demand.

The possession of a CCW Permit does not exempt any individual from criminal prosecution or civil liability, other than the act of carrying the specific firearm within the state of California.

26230(a) PC:  A person granted a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person pursuant to Section 26150, 26155, or 26170 shall not carry a firearm on or into any of the following:

(1) A place prohibited by Section 626.9.

(2) A building, real property, or parking area under the control of a preschool or childcare facility, including a room or portion of a building under the control of a preschool or childcare facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the operator of a childcare facility in a family home from owning or possessing a firearm in the home if no child under child care at the home is present in the home or the firearm in the home is unloaded, stored in a locked container, and stored separately from ammunition when a child under child care at the home is present in the home so long as the childcare provider notifies clients that there is a firearm in the home.

(3) A building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of the state government, except as allowed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 171c.

(4) A building designated for a court proceeding, including matters before a superior court, district court of appeal, or the California Supreme Court, parking area under the control of the owner or operator of that building, or a building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court, unless the person is a justice, judge, or commissioner of that court.

(5) A building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government, unless the firearm is being carried for purposes of training pursuant to Section 26165.

(6) A building, real property, and parking area under the control of an adult or juvenile detention or correctional institution, prison, or jail.

(7) A building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public or private hospital or hospital affiliate, mental health facility, nursing home, medical office, urgent care facility, or other place at which medical services are customarily provided.

(8) A bus, train, or other form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and a building, real property, or parking area under the control of a transportation authority supported in whole or in part with public funds.

(9) A building, real property, and parking area under the control of a vendor or an establishment where intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption on the premises.

(10) A public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires the issuance of a permit from a federal, state, or local government and sidewalk or street immediately adjacent to the public gathering or special event but is not more than 1,000 feet from the event or gathering, provided this prohibition shall not apply to a licensee who must walk through a public gathering in order to access their residence, place of business, or vehicle.

(11) A playground or public or private youth center, as defined in Section 626.95, and a street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to the playground or youth center.

(12) A park, athletic area, or athletic facility that is open to the public and a street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to those areas, provided this prohibition shall not apply to a licensee who must walk through such a place in order to access their residence, place of business, or vehicle.

(13) Real property under the control of the Department of Parks and Recreation or Department of Fish and Wildlife, except those areas designated for hunting pursuant to Section 5003.1 of the Public Resources Code, Section 4501 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, or any other designated public hunting area, public shooting ground, or building where firearm possession is permitted by applicable law.

(14) Any area under the control of a public or private community college, college, or university, including, but not limited to, buildings, classrooms, laboratories, medical clinics, hospitals, artistic venues, athletic fields or venues, entertainment venues, officially recognized university-related organization properties, whether owned or leased, and any real property, including parking areas, sidewalks, and common areas.

(15) A building, real property, or parking area that is or would be used for gambling or gaming of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, casinos, gambling establishments, gaming clubs, bingo operations, facilities licensed by the California Horse Racing Board, or a facility wherein banked or percentage games, any form of gambling device, or lotteries, other than the California State Lottery, are or will be played.

(16) A stadium, arena, or the real property or parking area under the control of a stadium, arena, or a collegiate or professional sporting or eSporting event.

(17) A building, real property, or parking area under the control of a public library.

(18) A building, real property, or parking area under the control of an airport or passenger vessel terminal, as those terms are defined in subdivision (a) of Section 171.5.

(19) A building, real property, or parking area under the control of an amusement park.

(20) A building, real property, or parking area under the control of a zoo or museum.

(21) A street, driveway, parking area, property, building, or facility, owned, leased, controlled, or used by a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or facility regulated by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(22) A church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship, including in any parking area immediately adjacent thereto, unless the operator of the place of worship clearly and conspicuously posts a sign at the entrance of the building or on the premises indicating that licenseholders are permitted to carry firearms on the property. Signs shall be of a uniform design as prescribed by the Department of Justice and shall be at least four inches by six inches in size.

(23) A financial institution or parking area under the control of a financial institution.

(24) A police, sheriff, or highway patrol station or parking area under control of a law enforcement agency.

(25) A polling place, voting center, precinct, or other area or location where votes are being cast or cast ballots are being returned or counted, or the streets or sidewalks immediately adjacent to any of these places.

(26) Any other privately owned commercial establishment that is open to the public, unless the operator of the establishment clearly and conspicuously posts a sign at the entrance of the building or on the premises indicating that licenseholders are permitted to carry firearms on the property. Signs shall be of a uniform design as prescribed by the Department of Justice and shall be at least four inches by six inches in size.

(27) Any other place or area prohibited by other provisions of state law.

(28) Any other place or area prohibited by federal law.

(29) Any other place or area prohibited by local law.

26200(a) PC: While carrying a firearm as authorized by a license issued pursuant to this chapter, a licensee shall not do any of the following:

(1) Consume an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance as described in Sections 11053 to 11058, inclusive, of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) Be in a place having a primary purpose of dispensing alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption.

(3) Be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, medication, or controlled substance as described in Sections 11053 to 11058, inclusive, of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) Carry a firearm not listed on the license or a firearm for which they are not the recorded owner. This paragraph does not apply to a licensee who was issued a license pursuant to Section 26170, in which case they may carry a firearm that is registered to the agency for which the licensee has been deputized or appointed to serve as a peace officer, and the licensee carries the firearm consistent with that agency’s policies.

(5) Falsely represent to a person that the licensee is a peace officer.

(6) Engage in an unjustified display of a deadly weapon.

(7) Fail to carry the license on their person.

(8) Impede a peace officer in the conduct of their activities.

(9) Refuse to display the license or to provide the firearm to a peace officer upon demand for purposes of inspecting the firearm.

(10) Violate any federal, state, or local criminal law.

(b) In addition to the restrictions and conditions listed in subdivision (a), a license issued pursuant to this chapter may also include any reasonable restrictions or conditions that the licensing authority deems warranted, including restrictions as to the time, place, manner, and circumstances under which a licensee may carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.

(c) Any restrictions imposed pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be indicated on any license issued.

(d) A licensee authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to this chapter shall not carry more than two firearms under the licensee’s control at one time.

The issuance of a Carry Concealed Weapon Permit does not excuse or justify any behavior which might otherwise be a violation of any other law pertaining to weapons.