PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 3 WEEKS FOR YOUR PERMIT TO BE PROCESSED AFTER YOUR RANGE CLASS.
CCW license applications are processed through a convenient, online process which takes approximately 90-120 days to complete.
RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8-hour CCW training course and qualification. If you are applying for a Judicial, Custodial or Reserve permit please contact the CCW office at (909) 473-3893 prior to your fingerprint appointment.
If you are renewing your CCW you will be required to take an 8-hour training course before issuance of your permit. Range qualification consists of shooting five rounds from the five-yard line, conducting a magazine change/reload, and shooting five additional rounds. You must have a minimum passing score of 80 percent.
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.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to the safety of its residents. The Sheriff is authorized to issue concealed carry weapon permits (CCW) to county residents who qualify under California law. A CCW authorizes a private person to carry a concealed firearm in public.