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County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
Read Policy 218, License to Carry a Firearm, on PDF pages 28–34 of the county-published manual marked February 17, 2026. The policy describes applications and licensing decisions. Confirm the current application channel with the sheriff; an online application portal was not verified.
source:safety-completion-r281-06011-ccw-policy — PDF p.28 — Policy 218.1, public licensing process
The purpose of this policy is to provide a written process for the application, issuance, denial, appeal, and revocation of a license to carry a firearm (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
Concealed Weapons Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — CCW application channels
Residents of Humboldt County have the option to apply for a CCW permit either through our online portal or by obtaining a paper application from our Records Division at the Humboldt County Courthouse.
The sheriff’s Support Services directory identifies its CCW online application channel. Use that specific service card; general Support Services hours and phones are administrative.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
Read Napa’s CCW application, renewal and modification instructions. The county identifies a third-party application vendor; confirm its current charges and requirements.
Napa new applicants — training order
New applicants are directed not to take their training and qualification courses prior to receiving contingent approval of their application.
Read the county’s CCW page and its authorized application referral. The page mixes a September 2026 renewal update with conflicting older fees and qualifications; confirm current requirements with the issuing office.
Plumas September 2026 renewal update — recommended sequence
We strongly recommend that you do not complete your CCW renewal training until our office has received your results from DOJ.
Carry Concealed Weapon Permit | Plumas County, CA - Official Website — Authorized application vendor
Online applications will be processed by the Plumas County Sheriff's Office through PermitDirector by Permitium. PermitDirector is the only authorized and approved vendor for online CCW applications.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
Read the sheriff’s application information and check the issuing agency for your address. New applicants in Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo are directed to their city law-enforcement agency.
If you are a resident of the: City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero City of Paso Robles City of Pismo Beach City of San Luis Obispo you will need to contact the law enforcement agency in the city you live in to apply for your Concealed Carry Weapon license per California Penal Code section 26155.
Read the sheriff’s CCW FAQ for renewal, modification and licence questions. Check the issuing agency for your address. Application charges, a service fee and online credit-card charges are listed separately.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
Read the county’s CCW instructions and use its online channel to arrange application submission. The page separates new, renewal, modification and non-resident routes.
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County sheriff office information. Patrol, non-emergency reporting and permit jurisdiction may differ within incorporated cities; confirm the responsible agency and service before contacting it. Directory contacts are not emergency dispatch.
SFPD CCW information for the consolidated City and County of San Francisco. This is the police issuing unit, separate from the Sheriff’s Office; confirm current application and jurisdiction requirements with SFPD.
Read SFPD’s CCW application information and its links to current policy and identification/residency requirements. Contact this police unit for application questions.