A U.S. citizen or legal resident at least 18 years old may 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.
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.
New CCW Permits 16-hour training course which includes instruction on firearm safety and the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm, 1-hour mental health component, and a written test. You must qualify with each firearm you want listed on your CCW Permit (maximum 3 firearms).
It can take as little as 15-20 business days to process the application if there is no criminal background and all of your information is correct and matches. From the time it gets processed and approved, it takes an additional 2 weeks for BSIS to send you the actual guard card in the mail.
Generally, all firearms purchases and transfers, including private party transactions and sales at gun shows, must be made through a California licensed dealer under the Dealer's Record of Sale (DROS) process. California law imposes a 10-day waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser or transferee.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications License TypeApplication TypeTarget Timeframe Firearms Permit (FQ) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days Baton Permit (BAT) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days33 more rows
Purchasers of handguns must provide proof of California residency, such as a utility bill, residential lease, property deed, or government-issued identification (other than a driver license or other DMV-issued identification), and either (1) possess a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) plus successfully complete a safety ...
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.