Step 1 - Review the Policies and Procedures for Issuance of a Concealed Weapons Permit within Placer County. This document will give you the criteria and information needed for issuance of a CCW. [View Policies and Procedures]

Step 2 - Download and complete the CCW Application. [Download CCW Application] (Please DO NOT SIGN pages 3, 10 & 14 blank. These are completed during your appointment.)  After you have completed the application, schedule a "New Concealed Weapons Permit Application" via our online appointment system. [Online Appointment System]

Step 3 - During your "New Concealed Weapons Permit Application" appointment, you will be meeting with a member of the Sheriff's Support Staff for a face to face interview and to review your application. For this appointment, you will need to bring your completed CCW Application, government issued identification, gun training certification [See Training Requirements] a copy of your California ID, copies of proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, property taxes) and a check or money order for $20 made payable to "Placer County Sheriff’s Office" for your filing fee. After your application is submitted, it is reviewed by the Support Services Command level staff for approval or denial.

You will receive notification, generally within 30 days, if your application for a Concealed Weapons Permit has been approved or denied. If you are denied, you can review the Appeals process below if you want to appeal the board's decision.

Step 4 - If your application was approved, you will need to download and complete a Office of Justice (DOJ) LiveScan form and LiveScan instructions. [Download DOJ LiveScan Form & Instructions] After you have completed the LiveScan form, schedule a “Fingerprint”  appointment, via our online appointment system. [Online Appointment System] . At the time of your appointment  check or money order for $195 made payable to “Placer County Sheriff’s Office” for the DOJ processing fees and our permit fee is due.

DOJ processes your fingerprints and notifies the Sheriff's Office of your clearance to carry a CCW permit. Once we receive your DOJ clearance, you will receive your permit in the mail within 2-4 weeks.

Step 5 - After we receive the notification of clearance, you will receive your permit in the mail within 2-4 weeks.

Step 1 - Download and complete the Renewal CCW Application. [Download CCW Renewal Application] Schedule a "Renew Concealed Weapons Permit" via our online appointment system. [Online Appointment System]

Step 2 – During your "Renew Concealed Weapons Permit" appointment, you will need to turn in all of your training requirements, a check or money order for $77 payable to "Placer County Sheriff’s Office" for your renewal fees.

New CCW Permits – An 8-hour (minimum/16-maximum) training course, conducted by Placer County Sheriff’s approved Instructors [CCW Instructors] which includes instruction on firearm safety and the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm. In addition, you must provide valadation that you demonstrated proficiency and/or qualified on each weapon you want listed on your CCW permit.

CCW Permit Renewals (every 2 years) - Prior to renewal, complete at least a 4-hour legal firearms update refresher course. In addition, proof you demonistrated proficiency and/or qualified on each weapon listed on your CCW permit.

Weapon Qualification - You must qualify with the weapon(s)/type(s) listed on your permit. If you want to add or remove weapons from your permit, a qualification is required for all the weapons you want on the permit and you will need to schedule a "Concealed Weapons Permit Modification" appointment  via our online appointment system. [Online Appointment System].

Training Certifications - Upon completion of the required training course, all certificates are valid within the first year of completion.

*Contact any firearms instructor/range or security academy on our Placer County Sheriff’s Approved Firearms Instructor list. [CCW Instructors]

If you are moving, you have 10 days after you move to modify your CCW Permit with your new address. To modify your permit or update your address, you will need to complete the DOJ modification form [ Modification Form] and schedule a "Concealed Weapons Permit Modification" appointment via our online appointment system. [Online Appointment System].  *There will be a $5 charge for each CCW Permit modifications, payment made payable to “Placer County Sheriff’s Office”. Please note, when adding a gun to your permit proof of proficiency and/or qualification must be submitted.

All applicants will receive notice in writing regarding the approval or denial of their application. Applicants who are denied a concealed weapons permit will be advised of the reason for the denial. Applicants may appeal if their application for a permit is denied. All appeals must be submitted in writing to:

Written appeals should be specific, clearly outlining the applicant’s rebuttal to the reason stated for denial. Additional information, which may be pertinent to the applicants request for a permit should also be included. Note: Appeals must be received by the Sheriff’s Office no later than (30) thirty days from the date of the notification letter.

If you have any questions, concerns or need additional assistance, please call (530) 889-6929 or via email: CCW@placer.ca.gov