How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid? An FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applicants can find the option by logging into their BreEZe account here: .breeze.ca. Please note that online application processing times are generally faster than that of paper applications.
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.
Requires any person in possession of an unserialized firearm to apply to the Department of Justice for a unique mark of identification before January 1, 2024. The possession or transfer of a firearm without a serial number or mark of identification will be prohibited.