The state of CA can be a fun process for sure. I will include the steps for you and anyone else it may benefit below.
STEP 1:Contact your county sheriff’s or local police chief’s office for approved training courses.
STEP 2:Complete an approved training course or provide proof of exemption (Frequently Asked Questions | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General) (active duty or honorably retired military, law enforcement, etc.) pursuant to California Penal Code section 31700.
STEP 3:Some jurisdictions may require psychological testing.
STEP 4:Download the application (https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CCW_Application_BOF_4012_Rev.-08.2020.pdf). Sections 1 through 5 of the application may be completed prior to going to the county sheriff’s office. Sections 6, 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of an official of the licensing agency. Review Section 7 and be prepared to answer these questions orally. Do not write anything in Section 7 unless specifically directed to do so by the licensing agency.
STEP 5:Take your application to your county sheriff’s office. You will be directed to bring in up to 3 firearms. You will also need the following:
- Your training certificate;
- Proof of residency; and
- Identification.
You will be fingerprinted, photographed and interviewed.
STEP 6:You will be notified by mail within 90 days if your application has been approved or declined.
A California CCWL may include any reasonable restrictions or conditions which the issuing authority deems warranted, including restrictions as to the time, place, manner and circumstances under which the person may carry a firearm. Any such restrictions must be indicated on the license itself. The license includes the licensee’s name, occupation, residence and business addresses, the licensee’s age, height, weight, color of eyes and hair, and the reason for desiring a license to carry the weapon, as well as a description of the weapon or weapons authorized to be carried, giving the name of the manufacturer, the serial number and the caliber.
All of that and more relating to the CA gun laws can be found on the USCCA reciprocity map which I have linked for you below!
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ca-gun-laws/#permit_app