By law you are required to submit your renewal application at least 60 days prior to expiration of your current firearms permit. Also, if your firearms permit is expired, you are ineligible to renew and must apply for a new initial firearms permit, including completing the required training for an initial permit.
All transactions regarding CCWs are online. Applicants can submit their renewal application 60 days prior to expiration.
Renewing a Firearms Permit A BSIS Firearms Permit expires two years from the date of issuance. Approximately 90 days prior to the Firearms Permit's expiration date, a renewal reminder will be mailed to the permitholder's address of record.
How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid? An FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
Subject to limited exceptions, a California CCW license is valid for up to two years from the date of issuance or renewal. License renewal applicants must fulfill most of the same requirements for the original issuance of the license.
How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid? An FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
May I continue to carry my weapon(s)? No. Any expired Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license is invalid and it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in the state of California if you do not have a valid CCW license granted by a county within the state.
A BSIS Firearms Permit expires two years from the date of issuance. Approximately 90 days prior to the Firearms Permit's expiration date, a renewal reminder will be mailed to the permitholder's address of record.
CCW Permit Renewals (every 2 years) Prior to renewal, complete a 8-hour legal firearms update refresher course. Qualify with each firearm you want listed on your CCW Permit.
(c) The firearm safety certificate shall expire five years after the date that it was issued by the certified instructor, except that for purposes of compliance with paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 31615, the certificate shall be deemed valid and the holder may renew the certificate within 60 days after ...