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Welcome! This is an official application for a California Concealed Carry Weapon license. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a Concealed Carry Weapon License. Any falsification of the information within this application is a crime and will result in the denial of the applicant’s Concealed Carry Weapon license request.
For new applicants: A non-refundable application processing fee of $116.00 is required to schedule an interview appointment. These fees will be charged even if your application is denied.
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, shall issue or renew a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).
Who Shall be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 shall issue a license to persons who are not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202, meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Format and Duration of a Concealed Carry Weapon License
A California Concealed Carry Weapon allows a person to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. A Standard Concealed Carry Weapon license is valid for 2 years and requires the completion of an annual 8-hour firearms training course prior to renewal.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
- Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in Fresno County.
- If you are Military with an Out of State drivers license, you will be required to have a valid CA ID.
- Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) of the following “proof of residency” documents showing your current address in Fresno County (i.e. Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Telephone Bill, or Tax Bill).
- Be sure that each firearm you are listing on your Concealed Carry Weapon license is registered to you.
Please be advised that if you are applying for a RENEWAL, you will enter your current Local Agency Number in the Permit # field below.
Please be advised if you are applying for a MODIFICATION, you will need to upload a copy of your qualification certificate via the Order Tracker upon completion of the application.