
06/14/2025
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲
There are lots of reasons for wanting to get a concealed carry license. And while your “𝐖𝐇𝐘” may be different than someone else’s, the “𝐇𝐎𝐖” requires that you understand and follow a specific process for getting a license to carry concealed.
Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun license may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing California's concealed carry laws.
Read about the process for getting a California Concealed Carry Weapons License below.
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Steps To Get a California Concealed Carry License from Orange County Sheriff’s Department
1. CONTACT your OCSD Orange County Sheriff’s Department to verify the application process and the approved training courses.
https://www.ocsheriff.gov/.../professional.../ccw-licensing
2. COMPLETE an approved training course presented by 𝟱𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗟𝗖 or provide proof of exemption (active duty or honorably retired military, law enforcement, etc.) pursuant to California Penal Code Section 31700.
3. VERIFY with your local sheriff if your jurisdiction requires a psychological evaluation.
4. SUBMIT the application and documents as required.
5. IN-PERSON VISIT -- Do not bring any fi****ms unless instructed to do so by the county sheriff’s office. You will also need the following:
• Your training certificate
• Proof of residency
• Original birth certificate, naturalization certificate or valid U.S. passport
• California driver’s license or California Identification card
You will be fingerprinted, photographed and interviewed.
6. CHECK YOUR MAILBOX -- You will be notified by mail within 90 days if your application has been approved or denied.
Find a 𝟱𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗟𝗖, CCW Training Class
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https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/.../5150-heat-llc-1202717/
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲): 𝗖𝗖𝗪 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/.../class-brea-ca-ccw.../
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗖𝗖𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/.../class-brea-ca-ccw.../