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Add, Drop, or Change a Weapon Proof of qualification must be submitted for any new weapon. All qualifications must be with an instructor from our approved list and dated within 90 days of application to be valid. On the Modification application you must enter all firearms you want to appear on your CCW license.

Meanwhile, some counties in California have enacted their own policies on open carry permits. For example, Riverside and Orange County do not require you to provide evidence of good cause; however, Los Angeles County requires good cause in order to qualify for a permit.

You will be required to complete a 16 hour California Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Course approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. You will be required to contact “The Counseling Team” for your Psychological Exam.

Meanwhile, some counties in California have enacted their own policies on open carry permits. For example, Riverside and Orange County do not require you to provide evidence of good cause; however, Los Angeles County requires good cause in order to qualify for a permit.

Unless exempted by law, much of the information on the applications of all CCW permit holders in the county can be publicly accessible. ing to data from the California Justice Department, 29,558 CCW permits were issued in Riverside County between 2012 and 2021.

A California Sheriff has broad discretion as provided in Penal Code Section §26150(a) to issue a CCW to those qualified Riverside County citizens that demonstrate both "good cause" and "good moral character." These persons are entrusted to carry loaded, concealed firearms into our public places throughout California.

Your application will be processed within 90 days from the date of receipt or 30 days after the Criminal Background check has been completed by DOJ and all certifications have been received.

Concealed carry is only legal with a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCW). The minimum age is 18 years old, although a licensing authority has the discretion to require applicants to be older than 18 years of age.