CCW help CA.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

I want and am going to apply for my CCW for the state of CA> which i reside in and live in Riverside COunty but Work in Orange County and Kern County, any pointers and suggestions on how/what to do would be really appreciated, i know about the Good Cause issue just need to know how to write it or present it to the interviewer?

so any help would be great thanx in advanced and happy glockin to you all :thumbsup:

[Gothic_TNT]

It has to be in the county you live in, only 1 county; and do some research on what county's will most likely give you one. I know Kern county is a little iffy...

[Quiet]

Head over to http://calccw.com and http://packing.org for info about CCW in CA.

[Merkavaboy]

I wish you the best of luck in So. Calif. The chances of getting a CCW is just about next to nil.

You'll have to present a good reason for wanting a CCW, such as you carry large sums of money or valueables during your work, you've been threatened (and it has to be a REAL threat), you work in law enforcement, etc. Self-protection is not a valid reason. (Yeah, I know. Go figure!).

If you're still planning on trying to get a CCW, proof of prior firearms training would be helpful (and no, we're not talking about basic training at the local gun shop, I'm talking about a well known, established school or instructor that teaches all aspects of the use of deadly force and proper handgun handling like LFI, Front Sight, Thunder Ranch, Gunsite etc.).

A well known character witness may also be of help (local politician, law enforcement officer of staff ranking like LT, Capt., Chief etc., a VERY WELL KNOWN and rich business person, etc.).

Don't be too disappointed if/when you go and apply to your locak police department/sheriff's department that they take your money, have you under-go Live-Scan fingerprinting (more money) and a background check (more money) just to be told that you don't qualify for a CCW.

I sure hope things work out for you. Good Luck. :thumbsup:

[FLuXmr2spyder]

hey thanx for all the input

as far as like witnesses can i bring a lawyer to help me as well? will that help any? i also have a good friend in my counties sherrif, i know he can help he just got promoted, hehehe

and since i am in CALI and I am very interested in official firearms training even with out my CCW, where can i go?

more questions l8r

thanx again

[Quiet]

Originally posted by Merkavaboy
I wish you the best of luck in So. Calif. The chances of getting a CCW is just about next to nil.
It really depends on what county you live in.

Some counties are very liberal in issueing CCW permits and some counties will not issue CCW permits.

Again, head over to http://calccw.com for more specific info.

[rljan]

If you live in a city, (it looks like you might be in Corona)you must go to the Chief of Police in that city for a permit. If you live in a county area or a city patrolled by the Sheriff, you go to Riverside S.O. I don't know about corona but the Sheriff isn't too bad about issuing permits.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

Originally posted by rljan
If you live in a city, (it looks like you might be in Corona)you must go to the Chief of Police in that city for a permit. If you live in a county area or a city patrolled by the Sheriff, you go to Riverside S.O. I don't know about corona but the Sheriff isn't too bad about issuing permits.

im in corona, but last time i called the police they said my are was patroled by Riverside county? so does that mean i go to Riverside SO or Corona Police?
thanx again

[rljan]

If you are in an area patrolled by the Sheriff, contact the Sheriff's Dept.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

Originally posted by rljan
If you are in an area patrolled by the Sheriff, contact the Sheriff's Dept.

awesome thanx :thumbsup:

[kpblade]

Originally posted by rljan
If you live in a city, (it looks like you might be in Corona)you must go to the Chief of Police in that city for a permit. If you live in a county area or a city patrolled by the Sheriff, you go to Riverside S.O. I don't know about corona but the Sheriff isn't too bad about issuing permits.

That's not necessarily true. I live in a city w/ its own PD, but I obtained my CCW through OC Sheriff.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

another question: where can i go to take some ADVANCED/Tactical arms training as mentioned above...and what are the requirements

i figured even if i dont get my CCW i still want to get extra training...so i might as well take it before i apply...

...thanx again :thumbsup:

[rljan]

Firearms Traininig Associates (FTA) holds classes at Raahauges in Norco. www.ftatv.com or there is a link from Turner's website.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

Originally posted by rljan
Firearms Traininig Associates (FTA) holds classes at Raahauges in Norco. www.ftatv.com or there is a link from Turner's website.

thanx

[FLuXmr2spyder]

any more places that does the training, i work on weekends?

also...how do you guys transport your pistols from the range to your home or vice versa etc.?

[Fred]

Originally posted by FLuXmr2spyder
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also...how do you guys transport your pistols from the range to your home or vice versa etc.?

Unloaded, in a locked gun case, and separate from any ammo.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

awesome thanx

[FLuXmr2spyder]

i also found West Coast Tactical they do Sunday Lessons, any word/feedback on these guys?

i met the instructor Fred and he seems pretty cool and ive heard good things about him. from the people at his local range


-also the thread has been dead, is there any more pointers you all have regarding getting my CCW in Riverside County?

better yet has anyone succesfuly got a CCW from Riverside County?

thanx again

[Giggity-Giggity]

I'd recommend looking up a guy named "Greg Block". I've taken his courses and they are great. I haven't taken his CCW course, but he's a great guy. Check him out and ask away.