NOW OFFERING
THE CERTIFIED COURSES FOR
YOUR CCW LICENSE
FOR RESIDENTS of SAN JOAQUIN, SACRAMENTO and ALAMEDA COUNTIES. STANISLAUS and SANTA CLARA pending. SOLANO COUNTY IN-HOUSE only at this time.
For all NEW applicants:
Do not take any weapon training courses until you receive official notice that your CCW has been approved.
- 16 HOUR COURSE FOR INITIAL 2 YEAR CCW $325.00
- INCLUDES BASIC FIREARMS TRAINING – HOW TO SHOOT
- 4 HOUR CCW RENEWAL COURSE $150.00
- CCW FIREARM MODIFICATION $60.00
- $25 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL FIREARM ON YOUR LICENSE (MAXIMUM OF 3)
- STUDENT PAYS FOR RANGE FEE AND AMMUNITION
- REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION FOR RANGE RE-QUALIFICATION $85 AN HOUR (MINIMUM 1 HOUR)
Must meet all criteria for consideration of issuance Pursuant to California Penal Code § 26150:
- Proof that the person applying is of good moral character
- Proof that good cause exists for the issuance (UNCONSTITUTIONAL JUNE 23, 2022)
- Proof the person applying is a resident of the county or a city within the county
- Proof that the person applying has completed the required course of training including instruction on firearm safety, the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm and qualification of weapon(s)/type(s) to be listed on permit.
- Proof of no statutory prohibitions (No prohibitive criminal history)
CCW FAQs by County (*Authorized First Priority Counties)
*San Joaquin County CCW FAQ’s San Joaquin County App
*Sacramento County CCW FAQ’s Sacramento County App
*Alameda County CCW Request Info Alameda County App
Stanislaus County CCW FAQ’s Stanislaus County App
Merced County CCW Policy Merced County App (Pending application)
Santa Clara County CCW Policy Santa Clara County App (Not processing at this time)
Contra Costa County CCW Policy Contra Costa County App (In-house only)
Solano County County CCW Policy Solano County App (November 2023)