Alameda

[AWE]

Either way, it's a new show but right now it states no less than 8 or more than 16 on the PC. And only the ASCO qualifies you which is another 2 to 6-hour day depending on where you live. Either way paying $800+ for 2 years is not affordable. And to renew 2 years add another $325 or more. $1,125 4year combined permit after reviewing the training and permit costs you described. Hope they don't make everyone retake the new course they should be grandfathered what they have in the permit system.



Reference PC [26150 - 26225]

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=5.&title=4.&part=6.&chapter=4.&article=

[rhodesengr]

No 16 was not a requirement several instructors do 8

I just went by the Guns and Stuff website. Their website says the 16 hour class is the one for Alameda County

"CCW Classes – Dublin, CA
Two-Day, 16 Hour Weekend California & Multi-state CCW Course
Location: Dublin Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff
This is the class for Alameda, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Yolo, Placer, San Mateo, Contra Costa* and Nevada Counties, and the City of Napa."

But it also says this
"CCW Classes- Vacaville, CA
8 Hour California CCW Permit Classes
Location: Vacaville Guns, Fishing, and Other Stuff
This 8 hour California CCW course is approved for Solano, Alameda, City of Napa, Placer, El Dorado, Calaveras, Amador, and Nevada Counties."

So they are saying the 8 hour Vacaville class is approved for Alameda County and so is the the Dublin 16 hour class. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me if t he class are based on number of hours but I signed up for the Dublin one.


I have no other actual info about what is actually required.

[AWE]

No 16 was not a requirement several instructors do 8

[NateTheNewbie]

I took my mandatory 8 hour CCW training class at GF&OS in Dublin on 7/16. Good class, Ricky is a BADASS. They do a mock certification drill in the range after class that ALCO will administer. Submitted my CCW app and fees to ALCO on 7/16 immediately after class. Received email from ALCO on 7/21 stating they received my app and are in the process of scheduling an interview, also stated I will receive an additional email with more information regarding the interview process. We'll see what happens.

I believe that ACSO's requirement was 16 hours even before the anticipated passing of SB918, which will make it 16 hours statewide?

[Bajacracker]

I took my mandatory 8 hour CCW training class at GF&OS in Dublin on 7/16. Good class, Ricky is a BADASS. They do a mock certification drill in the range after class that ALCO will administer. Submitted my CCW app and fees to ALCO on 7/16 immediately after class. Received email from ALCO on 7/21 stating they received my app and are in the process of scheduling an interview, also stated I will receive an additional email with more information regarding the interview process. We'll see what happens.

[rhodesengr]

For the handgun in holster part of the test, does this require conceal carry holster only or open carry holster is ok too.

Although I have not applied yet, I signed up for the 16 hour training at Guns and Stuff in Dublin. My class is this weekend. They were very specific about what to bring. They want an OWB holster, mag pouches, and a cover shirt or jacket. They want full-size or compact guns (no super short pocket guns).

I suppose after the training you can do what you want in terms of holsters.

[Demontweak]

1: Application Submission - 6/25/2022
2: Interview - 10/25/2022
3: Livescan - 2/29/2023
4: Psych Eval - TBD
5: CCW Training - TBD
6: CCW Issuance - TBD

[SilveradoColt21]

Just an FYI: Before the recent changes..when I applied before for my ALCO CCW, I had asked if I could take the CCW training courses right away (after my application was submitted). I was told not to..I was told to wait until they asked me to.

After my interview, livescan, psych eval...then I was instructed to take the course. Again, this was with the previous CCW app procedure...just an FYI...

There's a slight possibility that the whole procedure has changed, it might be worth waiting a bit IMO.

[USAFACCW]

Just an FYI: Before the recent changes..when I applied before for my ALCO CCW, I had asked if I could take the CCW training courses right away (after my application was submitted). I was told not to..I was told to wait until they asked me to.

After my interview, livescan, psych eval...then I was instructed to take the course. Again, this was with the previous CCW app procedure...just an FYI...

[mason1800]

Step 1: Application Submission: 6/24/22
Step 2: Interview
Step 3: Livescan
Step 4: CCW Training: completed 16 hour course July 2022
Step 5: Psych Eval
Step 6: ASCO Training/Qual
Step 7: CCW Issuance

Hey Vinnie where did you go for the 16 hour course?? I'm also in the Bay Area and would like to take a class. Is there any additional info needed when looking for a course?

[Puss]

Puss aqui.

My status has not changed since the day I applied, on June 25th. I did get a refund.

Order Progress Tracker: we are working on your application
We are working our tasks on a first-come, first-served basis. We will send you an email to '[Puss]@gmail.com' upon each change in status. Check back as you deem appropriate to inquire about your application's current status.

Order Started
Payment Received
assigning to processor shortly...

Curious about others getting a processor assigned, or how they got a checklist with 7 things.

[AWE]

I think the ACSO 30-day delay was to stall for SB 1327 & SB 918 to be signed or close to it to push everyone post SCOTUS ruling out of 90-day rights to issue or deny.


When a person applies for a new or renewal should include what you got on the books when you applied with the current law but I think ACSO will force me and anyone else to take it over adding the written test on the materials. SB 1327 helps them because a lawsuit would force you to pay the court and attorney fees.


Reference of the law
SEC. 12. Section 26155 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
26155. (a) When a person applies for a new license or license renewal to carry...

[IronSloth]

What is the ACSO-approved 16 hour training course and where can I find more information?

My concern is, if I take the training course now, will the training course be considered stale by the time ACSO is ready to issue the CCW license? Given government bureaucracy + intentional roadblocks + a new incoming Sheriff who may decide to do things differently, a lead time of over one year may not be surprising.

[SilveradoColt21]

Yep, that means they can go back to denying people and forcing you to sue find a lawyer than pay 1 million in attorney and court costs. The only mistake is the law he signed is unconstitutional and will be struck down in the next 5 months or 2 years.

Hopefully even sooner than that, SCOTUS runs S*** but this state and especially this county are hard headed and don't get that .

[AWE]

Really? that's absolutely ridiculous, only in California right

Yep, that means they can go back to denying people and forcing you to sue find a lawyer than pay 1 million in attorney and court costs. The only mistake is the law he signed is unconstitutional and will be struck down in the next 5 months or 2 years.