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).
The “1 in 30” law, also known as the one-gun-a-month law, was a California regulation that prohibited residents from purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle within a 30-day period. This law has now been struck down by a federal judge and ruled unconstitutional.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Active Permits Table CountyPopulationActive Permits Fresno 965,974 7,647 Kern 874,589 6,479 Shasta 179,804 5,906 Sacramento 1,482,026 5,76954 more rows •