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.
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.
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.
The Initial Concealed Carry Weapons Training Course offered by Right 2 Bear in Riverside County is a comprehensive 16 hour course. The 2 Day Program is designed to meet the requirements for issuance of an initial California Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW) by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
To obtain an FSC, a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on firearm safety. The test is administered by DOJ Certified Instructors, who are often located at firearms dealerships. This study guide provides the basic firearm safety information necessary to pass the test.
Out of the 40K CCW permit holders in Riverside County, California, 37K have been issued by Sheriff Chad Bianco and his team.
The applicant must arrive with the skills and abilities necessary to successfully and safely, draw a firearm from a concealed location, shoot a target from 3 different distances (15yd, 10yd, and 7yd), and get a passing score of 80%. If the applicant can accomplish this, there is no prerequisite course required.