Permit Director

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. You MUST upload all required documents before submitting the application. 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.

Authority

California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city, or city and county, may issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license). All training for a Concealed Carry Weapons permit must abide by Senate Bill 2 and Penal Codes 26165 and 31635.

Prior to Filling Out This Application

Be prepared to scan in your current California ID, vehicle registration, current utility bills, property tax statement, and/or proof of employment in Kern County. You must provide two of the aforementioned documents.
For proof of employment, you must provide a recent paystub with a signed letter from your manager/supervisor. If you are the business owner, you must provide your business license. All documents must match the home address you are currently living in. Your California ID must match your proofs of residency. Failure to do so may result in the denial of your application. This is a requirement set forth in Penal Code 26175(c)(3).
Proof of residency is NOT required for Renewals.
Proof of residency is REQUIRED for Modifications – Change Of Address. If you have recently moved, you must provide your updated ID and utility bills/property tax statement for that address.
Credit card statements, bank statements, insurance documents, or vehicle titles are NOT approved proofs of residency and will NOT be accepted as valid proofs of residency.

Renewal

California Drivers License ONLY. The eight (8) hour renewal training certificate and qualification card will be uploaded once your application and background have been reviewed
Modification Applications Only - California ID, Qualification Card and current CCW Permit.

Effective January 1, 2024:

Starting January 1, 2024, according to SB2, New CCW applicants must obtain a 16 hour course certificate after you have applied for a CCW with the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Renewal CCW applicants must obtain an 8 hour course certificate after you have applied for a CCW with the Kern County Sheriff's Office. This bill also requires the CCW course of training to include instruction on firearm handling, shooting technique, and to include a demonstration, by the applicant, of shooting proficiency and safe handling of each firearm the applicant will be licensed to carry. The training will include live-fire exercises conducted on a firing range. A licensing authority shall establish, and make available to the public, the standards it uses when issuing licenses with regards to the required live-fire shooting exercises, including, but not limited to, a minimum number of rounds to be fired and minimum passing scores from specified firing distances.

*All firearms need to be registered to the applicant and you are no longer allowed to use your spouses' pistols on your permits.

The minimum qualification course for The Kern County Sheriff's Office will be 12 rounds: 4 rounds at 5 yards, 2 rounds gun hand only then 2 rounds support hand only from 5 yards, and 4 rounds at 7 yards. The passing score is 75% which equals missing 3 rounds outside the bottle outline on a standard FBI-Q target or its equivalent. Vendors course of fire might be different but will include the minimum standard requirements.

Starting January 01, 2019 all applications or changes will need to show proof of qualification, for each gun listed on the permit, before your permit can be approved.

Please read the following before proceeding:

Effective January 1, 2019

On September 26, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown approved Assembly Bill No. 2103 that goes into effect on January 1, 2019. This bill requires CCW courses of training be at least eight hours but not be required to exceed 16 hours. Assembly bill 2103 also requires the CCW course of training to include instruction on firearm handling, shooting technique, and to include a demonstration, by the applicant, of shooting proficiency and safe handling of each firearm the applicant will be licensed to carry. The training will include live-fire exercises conducted on a firing range. A licensing authority shall establish, and make available to the public, the standards it uses when issuing licenses with regards to the required live-fire shooting exercises, including, but not limited to, a minimum number of rounds to be fired and minimum passing scores from specified firing distances.

Starting January 01, 2019 all applications or changes will need to show proof of qualification, for each gun listed on the permit, before your permit can be approved.

Applicant Information:

Last Name: ^{(official ID)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Suffix: ^{(jr, sr, etc.)}

SSN:

SSN: ^(confirm)

^{Marital Status}

Married Single

Spouse Information:

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Previous Names/Aliases - You are required to add all previous names including previous married names: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Previous Last Name	Previous First Name	Previous Middle Name	City Where Changed	State	Court File #

REQUIRED - Please add 3 references: ^{At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.}

Title	Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Address	City	State	Zip	Phone Number	Email	Relationship

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

^{ID Number:}

^{Issuing State:}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Date of Birth:

Current Age:

Birth Country:

Birth City:

Birth State:

Current Military Status:

Military Status:

Height:

^feet ^inches

Weight:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Physical Description:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

^Primary:

^Work:

^{Mobile Phone:}

^Fax:

Updates via text message?

Yes No

Email:

^Address:

^Confirm:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Password:

Password: ^(confirm)

Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:

The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
The password must not be a dictionary word
The password must not be the same as your email address
The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

County:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

^{Mailing Address Different:}

Yes No

Time At Present Address:

^Years:

^Months:

Additional Residency Information:

Are you a resident of Kern County?

Yes No

How long have you lived in Kern County?

^Years:

^Months:

How long have you lived in California?

^Years:

^Months:

Previous Addresses: ^{(please list all previous addresses within the last 5 years)}

Address Line 1	Address Line 2	City	State	Zip	Country	From	To

Employment Status:

What is your current employment status?

Employed Unemployed Retired

Please list all firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: (all weapons must be registered in the State of California to you): ^{Max of 6 Only}

	Make	Model	Caliber	Serial Number

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Please use the button below to begin the process. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB.
Mandatory Uploads:

Valid COLORED PICTURE OF CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE OR ID CARD (Not Expired)
Proof of Residency (2 items in addition to your Drivers License or ID Card): complete current utility bill statement, current year property tax statement, vehicle registration (not renewal notice or Title), phone bill (not cell phone bills). We will not accept credit card statements, bank statements, insurance documents or any other document not listed above.

Optional Upload:

Training Certificate (min 16 hour)
It is not mandatory to take any training until you receive notice that you are contingently approved for a CCW Permit.

**Your application will not be processed and will be DENIED if you do not upload the appropriate documents before submitting this application.

Uploaded Files:

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Select Your Application Type:

New Standard CCW 2 Year License

New Judicial CCW 3 Year License (JUDGES ONLY)

New Reserve CCW 4 Year License (PEACE OFFICERS)

Cost of Permit Application / Processing
Permit Application Fee	$0.00

Total Issuance Fees	$0.00
Credit Card Processing Fee	$0.00
Service Fee	$0.00

Total Fee:

$0.00

I accept and assume all responsibility and liability for, injury to, or death of any person, or damage to any property which may result through an act or omission of either the licensee or the agency that issued the license. In the event any claim, suit or action is brought against the agency that issued the license, its chief officer or any of its employees, by reason of, or in connection with any such act or omission, the licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the agency that issued the license, its chief officer or any of its employees from such claim, suit, or action.

I understand that the acceptance of any application by the licensing authority does not guarantee the issuance of a license and that fees and costs are not refundable if denied. I further understand that if my application is approved and I am issued a license to carry a concealed weapon, that the license is subject to restrictions placed upon it and that misuse of the license will cause an automatic revocation and possible arrest and that the license may also be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the licensing authority at any time. I am aware that any use of a firearm may bring criminal action or civil liability against me.

I have read, understand, and agree to the CCW license liability clauses, conditions, and restrictions stated in this application and Agreement to Restrictions and to Hold Harmless.

I have read and understand the applicable Penal Code sections regarding false statements on a CCW Application, manslaughter, killing in defense of self or property, limitation on self-defense and defense of property, and child access and firearm storage, stated in this application.

I have read and understand the Firearms Prohibiting Categories attachment to this application. I further acknowledge that these prohibiting categories can be amended or expanded by state or federal legislative or regulatory bodies and that any such amendment or expansion may affect my eligibility to hold a CCW license.

I herby give permission to the agency to which this application is made to conduct a background investigation of me and to contact any person or agency who may add to or aid in this investigation. I further authorize persons, firms, agencies and institutions listed on this application to release or confirm information about me and statements I have made as contained in this application.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and pursuant to the Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250 et seq.), I understand that information contained in this application may be a matter of public record and shall be made available upon request or court order. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

WARNING: Review your application for accuracy prior to submitting. Any false or incomplete information may result in the denial of your application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

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Effective January 1, 2019

Applicant Information:

Spouse Information:

Previous Names/Aliases - You are required to add all previous names including previous married names: (please list all previous aliases)

**REQUIRED** - Please add 3 references: At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: (only choose one)

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

Current Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)

Email:

Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)

Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)

Spouse Residence Address:

Time At Present Address:

Additional Residency Information:

Previous Addresses: (please list all previous addresses within the last 5 years)

Employment Status:

Work Information And Address: (enter your place of employment)

Occupation Field:

Please list all firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: (all weapons must be registered in the State of California to you): Max of 6 Only

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

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Cost of Permit Application / Processing

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Previous Names/Aliases - You are required to add all previous names including previous married names: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

REQUIRED - Please add 3 references: ^{At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Previous Addresses: ^{(please list all previous addresses within the last 5 years)}

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

Please list all firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: (all weapons must be registered in the State of California to you): ^{Max of 6 Only}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

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