CCW Application

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid California Driver’s License or ID Card
Proof of OC Residency – At least two (2) of the following documents showing your current address in Orange County (Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Telephone Bill, Tax Bill, etc.)
90-Day out of county residents are exempt
DD-214/Orders(Military only)
Certificate of Naturalization, Green Card, and/or Passport (If you were born outside the
United States)
CCW Permit (Renewals only)
Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the application processor.

REQUIRED TRAINING/INSPECTIONS

(ALL OF OUR COURSES INCLUDE THESE)

New applicants must complete a 16-hour course.
Renewal applicants must complete an 8-hour course.
All listed firearms must be inspected to ensure it is in a safe, legal, and operable condition.
Applicant must complete a live-fire course for every firearm listed on the permit.
Training/inspection(s) must be completed at an approved training provider.
CCW’s will not be issued until the training is complete.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION

Firearm Info:
Listed handguns must be concealable on one’s person or reasonably sized bag/purse
Listed handguns must be registered in the State of California
Handguns can be registered to the applicant
Must be DROS (FFL A&D check outs are not acceptable)

Live Scan:
New Applicants must complete Live Scan fingerprinting/background check at a DOJ authorized location
Renewal applicants are not required to live scan until Sept. 1, 2026.

FIREARM MODIFICATIONS

Modifications ARE ALLOWED for approved CCW listed handguns so long as the gun and all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California. All firearms/modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the weapon is in safe working order.

If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of the license, you must complete the
training/inspection as if it were a newly listed weapon. The training certificate will be added to your file.
The responsibility for the legality of firearm and its parts/accessories lies solely with the owner/applicant.
Any violations or failure to adhere to state laws/regulations will result in immediate
suspension and/or revocation of license.

MAGAZINE CAPACITY

The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California, and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW permit holder may carry.

California firearms laws/regulations are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the
owner/applicant to ensure the firearm and magazine are in compliance with California
law at the time of carry.
Any violations or failure to adhere to state laws/regulations will result in immediate
suspension and/or revocation of license.