Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.
In California, the Sheriffs and their staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Carry Concealed Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. During the application process, the applicant will be asked to schedule an interview appointment for a new Carry Concealed Weapon license.
NOTICE FOR RENEWAL: If the applicant is RENEWING a Carry Concealed Weapon license in Tehama County, they may not apply until 180 days before the expiration date listed on their current Carry Concealed Weapon license. These will be processed in the order they were submitted. You may track the progress/status of your order using the Order Tracker.
Pricing:
Type of Permit | Standard 2 Year | Judicial 3 Year | Reserve 4 Year |
Initial Fee |
$120.50 | $144.50 | $167.50 |
Renewal Fee | $55.00 | $77.00 | $99.00 |
Duplicate/Modification Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Gaining competency with firearms is like learning to drive a car or fly an airplane. You need expert instruction and practice. There is no shortcut. If you are not willing to invest the time and effort to become competent, then having a firearm and trying to use it can, in many instances, be more hazardous than any impending threat.
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Sheriff-Coroner Dave Kain supports the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. In this regard, all qualified residents of Tehama County are eligible to apply for a permit to carry concealed weapons.
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, shall issue or renew a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).
Who Shall be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 shall issue a license to persons who are not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202, meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Completing the Application
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county shall issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (CCW license). Penal Code section 26175 requires the Attorney General to prescribe a statewide standard application form for a CCW license. Answering all the questions on the Application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Weapon Permit. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26160, each licensing authority will have a written policy summarizing their requirements for issuance of a Concealed Weapon Permit. In addition, prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon Permit, the California State Statutes require proof that:
Character References
You will need to provide the names and contact information of three persons willing to serve as references. One of the three must be a person described in Penal Code section 273.5, subdivision (b) (your spouse, or former spouse, your cohabitant or former cohabitant, your fiancée, or someone with whom you have, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship, or the mother or father of your child), if applicable. At least one of the three must be your cohabitant if applicable.
INITIAL CCW License Application
Prior to Filling Out This Application
Be prepared to provide the following;
Training Required
You MUST complete your firearms training prior to submitting your CCW application.
If applying for a NEW Carry Concealed Weapon license, a 16-hour firearms training course must be completed prior to issuance.
If applying for a RENEWAL Carry Concealed Weapon license completion of a 8-hour firearms training course is required prior to issuance.
If applying for a firearms AMENDMENT a scanned copy of the qualification certificate is required.
CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING VENDOR LIST
Fingerprint/Live Scan
All initial (new) applicants are to be fingerprinted (Live Scan). All Live Scans must be completed at the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office and you will schedule an appointment as part of the submission of this application.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS
MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR ADDRESS, NAME or FIREARM CHANGE
Training Required
If applying for a NEW Carry Concealed Weapon license, a 8-hour firearms training course must be completed prior to issuance.
If applying for a RENEWAL Carry Concealed Weapon license completion of a 4-hour firearms training course is required prior to issuance.
If applying for a firearms AMENDMENT a scanned copy of the qualification certificate is required.
CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING VENDOR LIST
Tehama County Sheriff's Office
Address: 22840 Antelope Boulevard, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Telephone: Phone: 530-529-7940
Website: https://tehamaso.org/concealed-weapons/
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453