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The Sheriff may issue a concealed weapons license to law-abiding residents of Santa Clara County who are not prohibited from possessing, owning, or purchasing a firearm capable of being concealed upon his or her person, and comply with the provision of Penal Code Sections 26150–26225.
Jan 1, 2024 · 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).
Click the button below for Concealed Carry Weapon License information and applications. You can apply for a new application, renew your current application or change the address associated with your application.
Welcome! This is an official application for a California Concealed Carry Weapon license. You must completely and accurately fill out this application to be considered for a Concealed Carry Weapon License.
The San Jose Police Department CCW Policy is posted below in compliance with Penal Code 26160. The document includes the policies for qualifications, application process, restrictions, amendments, renewals and revocations. San Jose Police Department - Carrying a Concealed Weapon Policy (.pdf)
Feb 14, 2024 · California law requires a person who desires to carry a concealed weapon in public to obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license. This license may be issued by a sheriff of a county, or the police chief or other head of a municipal police department of any county or city. (Pen. Code, §§ 26150, 26155, 26170.)
