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    Listed firearms must be concealable on one’s person or reasonably sized bag/purse. 

  • Listed firearms must be registered in the State of California and applicant must be the recorded owner. 
  • Licensee shall not carry more than two firearms at one time (PC 26200(d)).

New Applicants must complete Live Scan fingerprinting/background check at a DOJ authorized location (renewal applicants are not required to live scan).

All firearms submitted for listing on a CCW license are subject to approval by the CCW Licensing Unit.

  • A firearm may be legal to possess in California and NOT approved to list on the CCW.
  • “AR Pistols” and similar firearms are NOT allowed at this time.

Disqualified persons who cannot receive or renew a CCW license may request a Hearing to Challenge the Disqualified Person Determination under PC 26206 within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial or revocation.

  • Complete the request for hearing to review the denial or revocation from the superior court of the county of residence. Download form below.
  • Filings are only accepted at the Central Justice Center, Civil Clerk’s Office located at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.