Most of the Northern CA counties in which we instruct for have gone to an online application process, which allows you to complete the application online, as well as schedule for your background check (interview with a detective). Or, to download the new and revised CA Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) application, click on this link.  This is the new application provided by the CA Department of Justice, and was revised November 2012. As of December 8, 2015, this is the most current revised application.

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this application.

Please adhere to the instructions of the County Sheriff (the county which you reside in). Most counties require that you make an appointment for your background check interview, and this appointment is where you will hand them this completed (not signed) application, as well as other documentation required. Do your research!