As an immigrant alien, you can possess, buy, and rent firearms and buy ammunition; however, you must meet all the same requirements that U.S. citizens do, including presenting proper identification and proof of residency, and possessing an FSC.
Be a minimum of 21 years old. Own a firearm, registered to the applicant, in California. Resides within Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department contract cities or unincorporated communities. Failure to meet all qualifications at the time of application submission will result in your application being withdrawn.
PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 3 WEEKS FOR YOUR PERMIT TO BE PROCESSED AFTER YOUR RANGE CLASS.
California does not honor any non-resident concealed firearm permits. Starting April 22, 2025, non-residents can apply for a non-resident CA license-to-carry (LTC). Open and concealed carry is exempted in your home or your business, including camp sites or hotel room (temporary residence).
No, you need to be a resident in California to get a CCW there, and they barely even issue to residents. There is no California non-resident CCW permit at all.
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.
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.
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