California CCW Permit Laws & Training Directory
Official guide to statutory firearms regulations, live-fire qualification standards, multi-state reciprocity, and state-audited instructors in California.
California Firearm Statutory Parameters (2026 Audit)
Statutory Legal Overview
Permit required. Must obtain a CCW license from your county Sheriff or municipal Chief of Police. SB 2 requires mandatory 16 hours of training for initial applicants.
Key Statutory Protections
- •SB 2 establishes 16-hour mandatory training curriculum with mental health overview
- •Applicant must qualify with each specific firearm serial number on the license
- •California does not honor CCW permits from any other US state
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California Concealed Carry Legal Questions
How long is a California CCW class?
Under California SB 2, initial applicants must complete a minimum 16-hour state-approved training course covering firearm safety, state law, shoot/don’t-shoot scenarios, and live-fire range qualification.