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.
Supreme Court Ruling Makes Concealed Carry Permits Easier To Get In California. In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law that required people to show a need for carrying a gun when applying for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. California's law was similar to that one.
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.
The applicant must either be a full-time resident or show proof their principal place of employment or business is in the county or a city within the county and the applicant spends a substantial period of time in that place of employment or business. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
Generally, the applicant will receive notification within 30 days from the date of the interview whether or not the application for a CCW license has been approved or denied.
Generally, the applicant will receive notification within 30 days from the date of the interview whether or not the application for a CCW license has been approved or denied.
What disqualifies you from concealed carry in California? Individuals are disqualified from getting a CCW permit to lawfully carry concealed weapons if they have been convicted of any felony, specific misdemeanors, or any domestic violence offense.
Concealed carry, or carrying a concealed weapon (CCW), is the practice of carrying a weapon (such as a handgun) in public in a concealed manner, either on one's person or in close proximity. CCW is often practiced as a means of self-defense.
Obtaining a CCW License includes completion of the following steps: submittal of the California Department of Justice application, a background check, Live Scan (electronic fingerprinting), in-person interview, training, range qualification, and the collection of license fees.