Get Slo County Sheriff Ccw Application

“The reason you obtain a CCW permit in the first place is to protect yourself. So its stands to reason that if you use your gun, it is because you did so in self-defense. Depending on the circumstances, California's self-defense laws may excuse your otherwise criminal conduct.”

What is the processing time for a CCW permit application? The processing time for a California License to Carry permit is within 90 days of the date of application, or 30 days after the background check is received from the Department of Justice (whichever is sooner).

Concealed carry is only legal with a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCW). The minimum age is 18 years old, although a licensing authority has the discretion to require applicants to be older than 18 years of age.

If you are RENEWING a Carry Concealed Weapon license in Orange County, it is recommended you apply 90-120 days before the expiration date listed on your current Carry Concealed Weapon license.

(1) The denial or revocation of a license, or the denial of an amendment to a license, issued pursuant to this article. (2) A criminal conviction. (3) A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. (4) The use of a controlled substance.

02:30 You can download the CCW application online and prepare a portion of it before visiting your local sheriff's office.

New CCW license applicants are now required to complete a training course approved by the local licensing authority, which must provide between 8 and 16 hours of instruction on firearm handling, shooting technique, and relevant gun safety laws; a demonstration by the applicant of shooting proficiency and safe handling ...

In California, obtaining a Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) license is difficult. The sheriff has broad discretion whether to grant you the license. To apply, contact your county sheriff. You'll have to fill out an application and complete a firearms safety course.