California CCW Guidelines

CCW Applicant Information

 

California State Law (Penal Code Section 12050) specifies the criteria for issuing a CCW license.

 

The requirements are as follows:

 

Residency: An applicant must be a resident of Placer County (refer to Penal Code for 90-day business exception). Non-residents will be referred to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over their place of residence. Proof of residency in Placer County:

 

Show two valid forms of proof of residency, such as a California Driver’s License, current property tax bill with homeowners exemption, or utility bills. A post office box will not be considered an acceptable address.

 

Age: Applicant must have attained the age of 21 at the time of application.

 

Training: The applicant must show current proof of attendance and a successful completion certificate from a Placer County Sheriff’s Department or D.O.J. approved Concealed Carry Course containing modules on safety, the law, and the applicant’s ability to handle a firearm safely. The course will be a minimum of 8 hours as required by state law.

 

Good Character: An Applicant will demonstrate a reputation of good moral character, with respect to his/her ability to responsibly and safely carry a concealed weapon. This may be established during the investigative interview and letters from reputable references.

 

Good Cause: An applicant must establish good cause to support his/her request for a concealed weapon permit.

 

The mere fact that a permit has been issued in the past does

not, in itself, justify the renewal of a concealed weapons permit.

 

Cause may vary among the following factors: degree or frequency of exposure to harm, employment, demographics and victimization or risk to applicant averted by granting a CCW permit.

 

In making a determination as to reasonable cause, the Sheriff will consider all available information and, where there exists a sufficient connection between the approval of a CCW permit and the avoidance of victimization, make that decision most beneficial to public good and safety.

 

The mere fear of victimization or the desire to carry a firearm is insufficient.

 

The Sheriff will rely first on objective standards, personal history, training and professional evaluations of the applicant, and secondly on subjective factors. The following are examples of criteria that may establish good cause:

 

·  Specific evidence that there has been or is likely to be an attempt by another to do great bodily harm to the applicant.

 

·  The nature of the business or occupation of the applicant is such that it subjects the applicant to high personal risk or criminal attack.

 

·  Business or occupation of the applicant requires frequent transportation of large sums of money or other valuables and alternative protective measures or security cannot be reasonably employed.

 

·  Business or occupation is of a high-risk nature and requires the applicant’s presence in a dangerous environment or area.