INITIAL applicants will be required to attend a 16 hour CCW training course and qualification. RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8 hour CCW training course and qualification.
Has been convicted of any one of several enumerated crimes (including both felonies and misdemeanors) involving violence, hate crime offenses, child or elder abuse, the unlawful misuse of firearms, or violation of California laws regarding safe storage of firearms around minors and people who cannot legally access guns ...
Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
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.
California does not honor any non-resident concealed firearm permits. Starting April 22, 2025, non-residents can apply for a non-resident CA license-to-carry (LTC). Open and concealed carry is exempted in your home or your business, including camp sites or hotel room (temporary residence).
What documentation is acceptable proof of residency for handgun purchasers? Utility bill from within the past three months that bears on its face the individual's name and either of the following: The individual's current residential address as declared on the DROS form; or.
Prima facie evidence of residency within the county or a city within the county includes, but is not limited to, the address where the applicant is registered to vote, the applicant's filing of a homeowner's property tax exemption, and other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the county or a city ...
A U.S. citizen or legal resident over age 18 may generally carry a handgun anywhere within his or her place of residence, place of business, or on private property owned or lawfully possessed by the citizen or legal resident. A permit or license is not required for a person to carry within these locations.
For the city of Oakland throughout California, there is no reciprocity with other states regarding their carry permits. Therefore, anyone looking to carry a concealed firearm in Oakland from another state must first obtain the necessary permit within California.
CCW license applications are processed through a convenient, online process which takes approximately 90-120 days to complete. CCW licenses are valid for two years from the date of issuance. In order to qualify for a CCW license, an applicant must be: A U.S. Citizen.