California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations - State Supplement - Minimum two to three hours

Oct 3, 2026

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California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations state supplement covers the rules, eligibility criteria, issuing process, training expectations, and key compliance factors for obtaining a concealed carry weapons license. It explains California’s “shall-issue” framework and how the approval decision is determined when state requirements are met. The materials outline who issues CCW licenses, local and county responsibilities, eligibility requirements including age, residency, moral character, training duration, fees and processing timing, and common updates such as name and address changes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages133

Reading Time5 h 35 min

AccessFree to download

Key Topics Covered

California concealed carry license introduction

Who is eligible

License restrictions

Training requirements

Fees, duration and processing time

Name and address change

Frequently asked questions

State Snapshot

California is a “Shall-Issue” State

Who Issues Concealed Carry Weapons Licenses?

Who Is Eligible?

Use of this PowerPoint presentation is limited to instructors authorized by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association . The presenter accepts full liability for the presentation of this content. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without first obtaining written permission from the author . Copyright © 2021 Michael Martin Updated December 2023 California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations State Supplement Minimum two to three hours Key Topics Covered 1) California concealed carry license introduction 2) Who is eligible 3) License restrictions 4) Training requirements 5) Fees, duration and processing time 6) Name and address change 7) Frequently asked questions California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations State Snapshot As of 18DEC2023 California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations California Is a “Shall-Issue” State 􀂃 California is a shall-issue state, which requires the issuing authority to approve the permit if all state requirements had been met. 􀂃 Moved from a may-issue state upon the Supreme Court’s ruling on the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v . Bruen on June 23 rd, 2022 NYSPRA v Bruen, June 23, 2022 California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations Who Issues Concealed Carry Weapons Licenses? 􀂃 A California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCWL) shall be granted to residents of a city by the local police department, or to residents of a county ora city within the county, by the county sheriff. 􀂃 A local police department and the sheriff of the county in which the city is located may also enter into an agreement to delegate review of all CCW applications and renewals within the city to one of the two law enforcement agencies . 􀂃 Prior to starting the application process, call your local police department and/or sheriff’s office, to determine which office processes applications . California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations Who Is Eligible? To be considered for a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCWL), the applicant must: 1. Be at least 21 years of age 2. Be a resident of the county or work in the county 3. Be of good moral character 4. Be the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued 5. Have completed an approved firearms training class (minimum of 16 hours) Section 26165 6. Not be reasonably likely to be a danger to self, others, or the community California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations Who Is Eligible? To be considered for a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCWL), the applicant must: 7. Not have been convicted of contempt of court under Section 166 8. Not have been convicted of a felony or certain types of misdemeanors, including a lifetime prohibition if convicted of domestic violence 9. Not have been convicted of a hate crime in the previous 10 years under Sections 422.6, 422.7, 422.75, or 29805 10. Not have engaged in an unlawful or reckless use, display, or brandishing of a firearm 11. Not have been charged with any offense that was dismissed in the previous 10 years under Sections 290. 667.5, 1192.7, 1192.8, or 29805 California Concealed Carry Rules and Regulations Who Is Eligible? To be considered for a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCWL), the applicant must: 12. Not be subject to any restraining order, protective order, or other type of court order for the previous five years 13. Not have been committed to or incarcerated in county jail or state prison, or on probation, parole postrelease community supervision, or mandatory supervision in the previous five years resulting from a conviction of an offense an element that involves controlled substances described in Sections 11053 to 11058, inclusive of the Health and Safety Code, or Alcohol 14.

FAQs

What does “shall-issue” mean for California concealed carry permits?

California is a shall-issue state, meaning the issuing authority must approve the permit if all state requirements have been met.

Who issues concealed carry weapons licenses in California?

Licenses are granted to city residents by local police departments, or to county residents (and city residents within the county) by the county sheriff, with possible delegation agreements between agencies.

What are the eligibility requirements for a California CCWL?

Applicants must meet criteria including being at least 21, being a county resident or working in the county, having good moral character, being a recorded firearm owner with DOJ, and completing an approved firearms training class of at least 16 hours, along with multiple disqualifying conditions related to convictions, orders, incarceration history, controlled substances, and unlawful use.

Oct 3, 2026

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