The Sheriff's Office is responsible for accepting and processing applications for Carry Concealed Weapons licenses for residents of the unincorporated areas of Alameda County and the City of Dublin.
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.
CCW license applications are processed through a convenient, online process which takes approximately 90-120 days to complete.
Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
Submitting an Initial Application for a Firearms Permit Before submitting your application to the Bureau, review the list of common application deficiencies to avoid application processing delays. Applicants may apply for Firearms Permit online via BreEZe.
Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
Senate Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom in September 2023 to ban concealed carry weapons from being carried in 26 types of public locations. It also requires that a person must be at least 21 years old, provide character references and go through a background check to apply for a concealed carry permit.
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.
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).