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Special Investigations/Intelligence Bureau
Concealed Weapons Permit Information
916.874.5371 Office Phone
916.874.5858 Fax
Email ccw@sacsheriff.com
ATTENTION: CCW Permit Applicants/Holders are prohibited from carrying firearms in the
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Headquarters Building
pursuant to Sacramento County Code 9.42.010 (Prohibition).
 Unfortunately at this time our calendar for “New Concealed Weapons Permit Applications” is booked through the end of 2012. We are not yet accepting applications for 2013. Please continue to check the website for cancelled appointments.
All CCW applicants who qualify on or after January 1, 2012, must have range staff complete the attached form. [Download SSD Training and Qualification Form]
As of January 1, 2012, all CCW applicants’ range training and qualification courses must be completed by an instructor certified by:
- The California Department of Justice or
- The California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services or
- The Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training
To get a new CCW Permit within Sacramento County:
Step 1 - Review the Policies and Procedures for Issuance of a Concealed Weapons Permit within Sacramento County. This document will give you the criteria and information needed for issuance of a CCW. [View Policies and Procedures]
Step 2 - Download and complete the CCW Application. [Download CCW Application] Please leave pages 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 blank. These are completed during your appointment. (Print only on one side of paper).
After you have completed the application, schedule a "New Concealed Weapons Permit Application" appointment via our online appointment system.
[Online Appointment System] Unfortunately at this time our calendar for “New Concealed Weapons Permit Applications” is booked through the end of 2012. We are not yet accepting applications for 2013. Please continue to check the website for cancelled appointments. PLEASE do not schedule yourself for more than one appointment at a time and cancel your appointment if you are not able to make your scheduled time.
Step 3 - During your "New Concealed Weapons Permit Application" appointment, you will be meeting with a Sheriff's Detective for a face to face interview and to review your application. For this appointment, you will need to bring your completed CCW Application, government issued identification and a check or money order for $20 made payable to "County of Sacramento" for your filing fee. After your application is submitted, it is reviewed by three Command level staff for approval or denial.
Step 4 - You will receive notification, generally within 30 days, if your application for a Concealed Weapons Permit has been approved or denied. If you are denied, you can review the appeals process below if you want to appeal the board's decision. If your application was approved, you will also receive a Department of Justice (DOJ) LiveScan form and LiveScan instructions. DOJ processes your fingerprints and notifies the Sheriff's Department of your clearance to carry a CCW permit. DOJ charges a fee of approximately $122 for the fingerprinting, criminal history check and firearms eligibility letter. The DOJ clearance usually takes 30-90 days. During this waiting time, its recommended that you take any necessary training requirements. [See Training Requirements] [Download SSD Training and Qualification Form]
Step 5 - You will be notified by the Sheriff's Department via mail when we receive your DOJ clearance. After you receive the notification of clearance, you need to schedule a "Concealed Weapons Permit Issuance" appointment via our online appointment system.
[Online Appointment System]
Step 6 - During your "Concealed Weapons Permit Issuance" appointment, you will need to turn in all of your training requirements, a check or money order for $80 payable to "County of Sacramento" and sign the final permit documents. After this is completed, you will receive your permit in the mail within 2-4 weeks.
To renew your CCW Permit every two years:
Step 1 - Schedule a "Renew Concealed Weapons Permit" appointment via our online appointment system.
[Online Appointment System]
Step 2 - During your "Renew Concealed Weapons Permit" appointment, you will need to turn in all of your training requirements, [Download SSD Training and Qualification Form], a check or money order for $52 payable to "Department of Justice" and a check or money order for $25 payable to "County of Sacramento" for your renewal fees.
Overview of training requirements required to obtain or renew a CCW Permit in Sacramento County:
New CCW Permits - 16-hour training course that including instruction on firearm safety and the law regarding the
permissible use of a firearm. Qualify on each gun you want listed on your CCW Permit (maximum 3 guns).*
CCW Permit Renewals (every 2 years) - Prior to renewal, complete at least a 4-hour legal firearms update refresher course. Qualify on each gun you want listed on your CCW Permit.*
Range Qualifications - You must qualify biannually (every two years) or upon renewal of your permit with the weapons(s)/type(s) listed on your permit. If you want to add or remove weapons from your permit, a qualification is required on all the weapons you want on the permit and you will need to schedule a "Concealed Weapons Permit Modification" appointment via our online appointment system.
[Online Appointment System]*
*As of January 1, 2012, all CCW applicants’ range training and qualification courses must be completed by an instructor certified by:
- The California Department of Justice or
- The California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services or
- The Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training
If you need to modify any information on your CCW Permit:
If you are moving, you have 10 days after you move to modify your CCW Permit with your new address. To modify your permit or update your address, you will need to schedule a "Concealed Weapons Permit Modification" appointment via our online appointment system.
[Online Appointment System]. *There will be a $10 charge for CCW Permit modifications starting on 02/15/2011.
Overview of the Application Appeals Process:
All applicants will receive notice in writing regarding the approval or denial of
their application. Applicants who are denied a concealed weapons permit will be advised of the reason for the denial. Applicants may appeal if their application for a permit is denied. All appeals must be submitted in writing to:
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
Attention: Gun Permits
711 G Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Written appeals should be specific, clearly outlining the applicant’s rebuttal to the
reason stated for denial. Additional information, which may be pertinent to the
applicants request for a permit should also be included. Note: Appeals must be
received by the Sheriff’s Department no later than (30) thirty days from the date of the notification letter.
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