I was recently approved and have qualified for my CCW In San Joaquin County. I am a Legal Permanent Resident.

Document uploads required are as follows:

Green Card - Front/Back

Real ID - Front/Back

Proof of Residency ( Vehicle Registration , Utility Bills , DMV Renewal Notice , Etc)

Firearms Safety Certificate - Front/Back

Fees are :

* **Total Charge for Application:** $165.58

* Total Charge for 16-HOUR CALIFORNIA CCW INITIAL Online Course @ EliteArmoryPlus Tracy : $285.00

* Total Charge for Range Fee - 27.16 (This includes two targets (RED LIVE FIRE QUAL TARGET FOR SJC) ( Mention : Is there any way i can train on two of the ones i'll have to qualify on) - It's a great way to mentally warm up and get your aim right before the actual test. Although i did not need to, I was informed that one can re-test once daily in case you fail. ( I imagine one would have to pay the range fee every retry!) The guys there are great , super informative and knowledgeable , super easy going and will def be happy to help you out. Thank you EliteArmory Plus in Tracy! Y'all are awesome, def made this a pain free process.

My timeline is as follows:

APPLICATION SUBMITTED: 5-18-2026

INTERVIEW AT SJCSO TO CONFIRM APPLICATION DETAILS & FINGERPRINT IN HOUSE: 06-11-2026

SJCSO CCW OFFICE CALLS TO CONFIRM DETAILS OF APPLICATION: 09-04-26

SJCSO CCW OFFICE CALLS TO ADVISE ERROR MADE DURING PROCESSING, NEED TO RE-UPLOAD PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR SAN JOAQUIN CO: 09-08-26

RECEIVED AUTOMATED CALL TO ADVISE APPROVED AND CAN NOW TAKE 16 HOUR COURSE: 10-02-26

STARTED: October 02, 2026 COMPLETED: October 04, 2026

UPON COMPLETE & PASS OF FINAL TEST AT END OF COURSE SCHEDULED LIVE FIRE TEST TO QUALIFY FIREARMS FOR CCW: 10-8-26

TO ANYONE WONDERING ABOUT LIVE FIRE QUAL, ITS SUPER EASY, THEY START YOU OFF AT

10YARDS 5 ROUNDS , 7YARDS 5 ROUNDS , 5 YARDS 10 ROUNDS , 3 YARDS 5 ROUNDS 1.5 YARDS 5 ROUNDS IT'S EASIER AS YOU PROGRESS. AIM FOR CENTER MASS.

SCHEDULED PICKUP ON THE WEDNESDAY THE 14TH

4 Months & 26 days or 149 days

If anyone is on the fence do it. Feel free to ask any questions, i'll try and answer as best i can

Semi unrelated in case anyone else is on the same boat. Another thing i learned during this experience , is that if you intend to apply for an AZ CCW , if you are not a united states citizen, being a permanent resident is not enough, you must also be a resident of the state of Arizona to qualify for a permit.

Hi, I’m on the fluffier side. So I’m not sure if this is an equipment issue or because of my size ? I can’t quite get the IWB to fully grab my belt. The holster is a amberide holster and I’m wearing a kore essential belt.

Any brands you may recommend ? This is the same problem for both my 365 and my Ruger LCP max.

Just wanted to give a PSA on expected wait times for a CCW permit out of Kern County

CCW timeline
7/9/26 application submitted
8/18/26 received call to schedule interview
8/19/26 references called
8/20/26 interview at sheriffs department
9/5/26 received email that application passed 1st portion
9/26/26 completed CCW range training
10/7/26 fingerprinted for Kern CCW and AZ CCW
10/19/26 issued by Sheriffs Department in email
10/23/26 finally picked permit up from office

(Side Note- I applied for the AZ non-resident permit on the 6th and by the 15th it was approved via email)

Let me know if you have any questions.

I submitted my request to update/modify the pistols on my CCW to LAPD almost 6 weeks ago, and it's still pending. Does anyone know their timeframe?

I applied for my CCW on July 25, 2026. A month after they needed additional pictures of proof of residency. Sent it to them. Went to get my fingerprints scanned a week after at the sheriff's office. How long does this take? I live in the central valley, Tulare county.

As the title states, I’m a videographer, and I plan to carry a firearm to protect myself and my equipment. I’m wondering what the best carry method would be for my line of work.
I’ve considered carrying at the 3 o’clock position, but I’m not sure if that would be ideal. I don’t think appendix carry would work well because of the nature of my job. I have to crouch frequently, and the firearm could dig into my stomach. Carrying at 3 o’clock seems like a good option, but I’m concerned that I would print a lot when crouching or moving around.
Another option I’ve considered is off-body carry, specifically using a CCW-designed bag that securely holds the firearm. I already carry multiple bags for my equipment, so bringing an additional bag wouldn’t necessarily be unusual for my job.
I know the answer might seem obvious, but I want to make sure I’m not overlooking any important considerations. For those who work in videography or similar fields, what carry method would you recommend, and why? And even if you don’t still lmk

Does anyone know what the hold up is with LPD? My packet went in around late May.

Diagnosed with PTSD in 2021. I took medication for about a year.

Never had any problems since and my record is squeaky clean. I listed it on my application and didn’t try to hide it.

Just posting to see if someone’s has gotten there CCW.

I live in Southern California BTW. I seeked therapy on my own. No metal hospital

I’m currently renting a duplex in Monterey county. Would my landlord and the neighbors on the other half of my duplex need to be informed that I’m getting my permit? Don’t know their stance on 2A but I don’t want to make things awkward.

EDIT: guys I can’t expect constitutional gun laws in CA

Anyone here use the leisure carry system? I carry an echelon 4.0c. With or without pads if yes? Do you love it or meh? Thanks!

Does anyone know the current timeline for LAPD CCW amendments? I want to replace my currently listed pistols, and I submitted my application last week.

What’s going on!
Can you guys share what CCW insurance you use, why, and your experience? Currently going between USCCA and AoR… I’d appreciate any input!

Me and my family (all adults) are visiting Sacramento for the Aftershock festival for 5 days from TX should I bother bringing my EDC with me?

It's time to start the renewal process for CoCoCounty...anyone been through it recently?

Does anyone know if we are allowed to use freedom week mags in our CCW. Specifically a Glock 19? Also, maybe specifically in San Diego county?