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Sheriff - Concealed Carry Weapons

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1. What are the minimum Course of Fire Standards that the Sheriff’s Office has adopted under AB2103?

Current Carry Concealed Weapons Training Standards

2. What are the regulations pertaining to the weapons licensed for our Carry Concealed Weapons license holders?

See our Weapons page for more information.

3. What are the criteria for consideration of issuance?

Per Penal Code 26150 and 26200:

1. Proof that the person applying is of good moral character
2. Proof that the person applying is a full-time resident of the county or a city within the county. The primary address must be on record with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
3. Proof that the person applying has completed, at least, an 8-hour course of training including instruction on firearm safety, the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm and qualification of weapon(s)/type(s) to be listed on license.
4. Proof of no statutory prohibitions.
5. No criminal convictions within 5 years of application of a CCW.

For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

4. How old do I have to be before I can apply for a Carry Concealed Weapons license?

An applicant must be at least 21 years old before applying for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.

5. What restrictions are placed on all Placer County Sheriff's Office license holders?

Visit our Restrictions page for information on Concealed Carry Weapons permits.

6. Is there a specific type of weapon I must use?

The weapon shall be the product of a recognized manufacturer free from mechanical and other flaws, within tolerances determined by manufacturer’s specifications, and in good working order. Weapons approved shall be either revolver or semi-automatic with an ammunition capacity of no less than five rounds.

Licenses will not be issued for weapons having a bullet with a specification of less than .25 calibers, nor greater than .45 calibers. Licenses will not be issued for derringer or other “hide-away” type weapons.

For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

7. How many weapons may I carry?

There is a maximum of three weapons allowed on a Concealed Carry Weapons license. No exceptions.

8. Does my weapon need to be registered to me?

Yes. Any weapon listed on a Concealed Carry Weapon license must be registered with the California Department of Justice, Firearms Bureau to the Concealed Carry Weapon licensee or to the licensee’s legal spouse or registered domestic partner.

9. How do I register my weapon with California Department of Justice?

Any local firearms dealer or the California Department of Justice, Firearms Bureau website can assist you with registering a currently owned weapon.

10. Can I have my spouse’s weapon on my license?

Yes. Spouses may list each-other’s properly registered weapons on their license.

11. I just moved into Placer County and have a valid Carry Concealed Weapons license from another California county. What must I do?

You are required to notify the issuing county that you have moved and provide them with your new address. Your issuing agency will let you know what they require since your move out of their jurisdiction. Once your license has expired, you must now apply for a “New Concealed Carry Weapons License” with Placer County. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons Office.– Penal Code 26210

12. What do I need to do if I move from California?

You must surrender your Concealed Carry Weapon license to Placer County Sheriff's Office within 10 days of moving as you must be a California resident to obtain a CCW license. – Penal Code 26150

13. What do I need to do if I have changed my address and still live in Placer County?

You must report any change of residence to Placer County Sheriff's Office in writing within 10 days. In addition you must complete the Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) Modification form online with required documentation. Your permit will be modified and mailed to you once your application and all documents have been received. Learn more on our Modify or Renew page. - Penal Code 26210

14. What do I need to do if I have moved out of Placer County, but remain in California?

You must report any change of residence to Placer County Sheriff's Office in writing within 10 days. In addition you must complete the Concealed Carry Weapons Modification form online with required documentation. Your permit will be modified and mailed to you once your application and all documents have been received. Your permit will remain valid for the remainder of its term or 90 days from notice whichever expires first. - Penal Code 26210

15. What is the fee schedule for a carry concealed weapons license?

New Application Fees

A non-refundable $20 filing fee is assessed at the time of application. All major credit cards are accepted through our online application system. Cash, check or money order can be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office but choosing this option will delay processing of your application. Make checks and money orders payable to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.

Fees-After Submission of New Application

• Livescan: $93 will be collected by your Livescan provider for Department of Justice (DOJ)/FBI record check fees (required by the State of California for fingerprinting, criminal history clearance, and firearms eligibility). An additional Livescan “Roll fee” is set by the provider.
• An $80 administrative fee will be assessed upon approval of a new Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) license.

These fees are subject to change.

Fees for Renewals of Existing Licenses

$77 renewal fee at the time of application for renewal. Renewal fee covers DOJ assessments and our processing fees. All major credit cards are accepted through our online application system. Cash, check or money order can be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office but choosing this option will delay processing of your application. Make checks and money orders payable to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. $77 renewal (cash, check or money order) made payable to Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Renewal fee covers the DOJ costs and our processing fees.

Fees for Modification of Existing Licenses

$10 fee per modification application. Fee covers our processing costs. All major credit cards are accepted through our online application system. Cash, check or money order can be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office but choosing this option will delay processing of your application. Make checks and money orders payable to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

16. I live in Placer County's Tahoe Basin area. Do I have to travel to the Sheriff's main office in Auburn?

No. The Sheriff’s Office Tahoe Station is equipped to process your Concealed Carry Weapons requests. The Records Unit in our Tahoe Station can be contacted at 530-581-6300, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4p.m.

17. What is considered an acceptable proof of residency?

It is the policy of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office that a proof of residency shall be a utility bill, mortgage statement, rental agreement, property tax bill, bank/credit card statements or vehicle registration. Documents must have been issued within the past 90 days and must not have a past due balance in order to be acceptable.

18. How long is my training certificate valid for?

It is the policy of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office that the certificate you receive at the completion of your course is valid for 3 months from date of issuance; this time may be extended if the background takes longer than 3 months through no fault of your own

19. What if I am unable to upload the required documents??

If you are unable to upload the required documents at the time of your application you may do the following:

1. If you don’t have a scanner you may take a picture with your cell phone save it as an attachment and email it to the Concealed Carry Weapons Office.  Please make sure it’s legible before sending it.
2. Drop the copies off at either the Auburn or Tahoe office
3. Mail a copy of the required documents to:
   Placer County Sheriff's Office
   Attention CCW Unit
   2929 Richardson Drive
   Auburn, CA 95603
4. Fax the documents to 530-889-7808.

20. Why does the Placer County Sheriff’s Office not issue a “hard card” CCW license?

The paper CCW license is the only currently approved format with the California Department of Justice and the only format recognized across the state. If the DOJ approved a “hard card” format, we plan on issuing them thereafter. 

21. How often do I need to re-qualify or attend training?

CCW license holders are required by state law to attend a 4-hour training class with an agency approved instructor every 2 years to coincide with your license renewal.

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Sheriff - Concealed Carry Weapons - Renewing or Modifying License

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1. Is renewing a Carry Concealed Weapon license automatically done?

No, Carry Concealed Weapon license holders are responsible for ensuring the proper training has been received. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

2. My current Carry Concealed Weapon license expires prior to my availability to complete the renewal application. May I continue to carry my weapon(s)?

No. Any expired Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license is invalid and it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in the state of California if you do not have a valid CCW license granted by a county within the state. We do allow a permit holder up to 120 days to complete the renewal process without having to start as a new applicant, but you may not legally carry until you have your renewed license on your person. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

3. My current Carry Concealed Weapon license expires prior to my availability to come in and renew. May I continue to carry my weapon(s)?

No. Any expired Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license is invalid and it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in the state of California if you do not have a valid CCW license granted by a county within the state. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

4. Can I modify or alter my weapon?

Yes, we allow modification to enhance the sighting and grips. We do not allow modifications to the weapons that would alter it from the manufacturer’s original specification. Read more on our Weapons page.

5. What do I need to do if I have changed my address and still live in Placer County?

You must report any change of residence to Placer County Sheriff's Office in writing within 10 days. In addition you must complete the Carry Concealed Weapon Modification form online with required documentation. Your permit will be modified and mailed to you once your application and all documents have been received.

6. What do I need to do if I have moved out of Placer County, but remain in California?

You must report any change of residence to Placer County Sheriff's Office in writing within 10 days. In addition you must complete the Carry Concealed Weapon Modification form online with required documentation. Your permit will be modified and mailed to you once your application and all documents have been received. Your permit will remain valid for the remainder of its term or 90 days from notice whichever expires first.

7. How can I contact the Carry Concealed Weapon Coordinator?

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Coordinator Contact Information:

Contact the CCW Coordinator
Phone: 530-889-6929

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Sheriff - Concealed Carry Weapons New Licenses

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1. How long does the new Concealed Carry Weapon process take?

Please be patient. The processing time for a new CCW varies, and usually takes 6 months or more to complete. Interview appointments are booked at the time an online application is submitted. Interview appointments are generally booked about 3 months out. Live Scan results from Department of Justice can take up to 4 months to be received by our agency. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

2. How can I help the Sheriff's Office process my new CCW application quickly as possible?

Here are some tips to speed up processing of your new Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW):

• Upload all necessary documents during the online application process, including copies of your picture identification, two “proof of residency” documents, and your firearm training certificate.
• Be patient. We are processing your application and we’ll notify you by email when your CCW has been approved. This can take several months, depending on Department of Justice wait times and other factors. You can check the status of your application online by visiting the Order Tracker.

 For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

3. I recently had my Live Scan (fingerprints) done for another organization. Do I need to get fingerprinted again for my new CCW application?

Yes. Each agency requiring Live Scan has unique processing through California Department of Justice and the FBI for criminal history checks. Additionally, Placer County Sheriff's Office will be automatically notified if one of our Carry Concealed Weapon holders is ever arrested. Important- you must bring our Live Scan form to your Live Scan provider. The California Department of Justice will forward your Live Scan results directly to us.

4. Where should I get my Live Scan (fingerprints) done?

Placer County Sheriff’s Office performs Live Scans by appointment only. For an appointment call 530-889-7800. For the Tahoe City substation, call 530-581-6301.

Most local law enforcement agencies also provide Live Scan services for their residents, or you may use a private Live Scan provider. Important- you must bring our Live Scan form to your Live Scan provider. The California Department of Justice will forward your Live Scan results directly to us. 

Live Scan fees cannot be refunded if your application is denied.

5. Where can I get the correct Live Scan form for a new Placer County Carry Concealed Weapon application?

The correct Placer County Sheriff’s Carry Concealed Weapon Live Scan form will be provided to you in the confirmation email sent at the completion of the online application process. Print the form and bring it to any Live Scan provider.

For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

6. What are the standard fees for a Carry Concealed Weapons Live Scan (fingerprints)?

Live Scan fees are currently assessed as follows:

• FBI/Department of Justice Live Scan fees: $93
• Agency Rolling Fee: This fee is set by the agency and will vary by location.

7. How do I schedule an appointment for a new carry concealed weapon (CCW) license with Placer County?

You must apply for a new CCW license at our CCW Start Page.

8. How long do I have to complete the application process?

You have 90 days from your interview to provide us with all documentation or your application will be withdrawn.

9. Is there any way of getting a sooner appointment or being placed on a waiting list?

Due to the volume for requests for new licenses we are unable to maintain a waiting/cancellation list. Applicants have the option of checking our appointment scheduling site for new openings and cancellations as they become available.

If you have been the victim of a violent crime or have a domestic violence-related restraining order, you may visit our office or call 530-889-6929 and provide documentation of your claim. Your submission will be reviewed by our staff for emergency processing.

10. May I come to the Sheriff’s Office and wait for no shows or cancellations of appointments?

No. At this time, our office is unable to accommodate walk-ins due to the file preparation needed to facilitate a sufficient interview.

11. I have filed a restraining order and need a Carry Concealed Weapon license now. How do I get an appointment?

If you need to request a license to carry a concealed weapon due to a restraining order, please call our New Carry Concealed Weapon License Telephone line at 530-889-6929. You will be required to present a copy of the restraining order, the accompanying police report, and any other documents pertaining to the court order.

If you feel that your circumstances require an immediate appointment for a new license to carry a concealed weapon, you may contact our New Carry Concealed Weapon License telephone line at 530-889-6929. However, you will be required to produce documentation as to the circumstances of the immediacy.

12. How will I know if my particular circumstance will allow me to obtain a CCW License?

Each Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) application is unique and is evaluated on its own merits. Individual circumstances play a large role in determining the necessity of issuing a CCW license. This decision is ultimately made by the Sheriff.

13. Do I need to bring my weapon to my appointment?

No. Please do not bring any weapon into the Sheriff’s Office for any reason.

14. What do I need to bring to my appointment?

If you are unable to upload the necessary Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) documents during the application process, you may either email them to our office or drop them off in-person. We require you provide those documents at least 30 days prior to your appointment. Please refer to the "Prior to Filling Out This Application” section on the CCW Application page  for what to bring to your appointment. If you need to reschedule your appointment for a New CCW License please do so by visiting the Order Tracker page, logging in and following the “Reschedule” button.

15. Where do I go to complete the Carry Concealed Weapon license process?

Processing and Appointment Location:
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95604

16. What do I do if I am denied?

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

Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: CCW Licenses
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95604

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 license should also be included. 

Note: It is the policy of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office that appeals must be received no later than thirty days from the date of the notification letter.

17. How long is a Carry Concealed Weapons license good for?

Per Penal Code 26220: A license is in effect for a period of two, three or four years before it is either void or renewed. Most applicants qualify for the standard two-year license. For more information, contact the Concealed Carry Weapons office.

18. What Restrictions are placed on all Placer County Sheriff’s Office license holders?

Learn about restrictions on our Restrictions page.

19. What should I do if I am pulled over or contacted by a law enforcement officer?

During any law enforcement contact, you are required to disclose your status as a Carry Concealed Weapon license holder and you must disclose whether or not you are carrying a weapon on your person or in your vehicle. – Penal Code 26200