CA CCW Permits
CA CCW instruction is offered with Best
Handgun Training, by appointment only. Click on this link to schedule an appointment,
or call or email for more information. Contact us
here.
Best Handgun Training will be
instructing CA CCW training courses for the following
counties:
El Dorado County CCW (8 hour initial course, 4 hour
renewal)
Nevada County CCW (8 hour initial course, 4 hour
renewal)
Placer County CCW (16 hour initial course, 4 hour
renewal)
Sacramento
County CCW (16 hour initial course, 8 hour renewal)
Sutter County
CCW (8 hour initial course, 4 hour renewal)
Yuba County
CCW (8 hour initial course, 4 hour renewal)
All courses are at a minimum of these
required hours, and may go beyond the minimum hours required.
Prior to scheduling a CA CCW
training course, you must contact the instructor for an initial "pre-screening"
evaluation.
Unlike most states, CA is a "may issue" state
when it comes to Concealed Weapons Permits.
California CCW permits are generally issued by
the Sheriff of the county which you reside or work in.
The Sheriff of the county which you are
applying in will determine if "good cause" exists for the issuance of the permit. The Sheriff or his/her
designee has the ultimate authority whether to issue you the CCW, or deny the CCW.
Of the 58 counties in CA, some Sheriff's
departments down right refuse to issue CA CCW permits. There are others that respect our 2nd Ammendment
rights, and issue a permit to law abiding citizens with good cause. There are other counties that consider personal
protection as good enough cause (very rare, so confirm with our instructors before you register
for a course).
Each county has their specific training
requirements to obtain your CA CCW permit. The CCW training may differ from county to county
as well.
While it is possible (in some areas) to obtain a
CCW permit in CA from your local police department, it is more common for the police department to refer you to the
local Sheriff.
The Sheriff's department approves CCW trainers
within the county. Depending upon the county that you reside or are applying in, CCW training consists of
8-16 hours for an original CCW permit, and 4-8 hours for a renewal. The original CCW permit is not valid
for a period of longer than 2 years, and must be renewed prior to the 2 year
expiration.
For more information, visit this link.
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