Policy Text
Policy
207Fremont Police Department
License to Carry a Firearm
207.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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).
207.1.1 APPLICATION OF POLICY
Nothing in this policy shall preclude the Chief or other head of a municipal police agency from
entering into an agreement with the Sheriff of the county or preclude the Sheriff of the county
from entering into an agreement with the Chief of any municipal police agency to process all
applications and license renewals for the carrying of concealed weapons (Penal Code § 26150;
Penal Code § 26155).
207.2 POLICY
By agreement, the Fremont Police Department will handle all requests for California Concealed
Weapons Licenses for Fremont residents. Residents outside of Fremont will be referred to the
jurisdiction of their residence.
207.3 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
In order to qualify for a license to carry a firearm, the applicant must:
(a)Be deemed not to be a disqualified person as provided in Penal Code § 26202.
(b)Be deemed not to be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving,
owning, or purchasing a firearm (Penal Code § 26185; Penal Code § 26195).
(c)Be a resident of the City of Fremont (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
1.Non-resident applicants may be eligible for a license if they are members of the
California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., Gun Owners of America, Inc., Gun
Owners of California, Inc., the Second Amendment Foundation, or the Firearms
Policy Coalition and are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under
federal or California law. Proof of membership is required.
(d)Be at least 21 years of age, and present clear evidence of identity and age as defined
in Penal Code § 16400 (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
(e)Fully complete the California Department of Justice (DOJ) application (Penal Code §
26175).
(f)Submit fingerprints and a complete criminal background check (Penal Code § 26185).
(g)Pay all associated application fees (Penal Code § 26190).
(h)Be the recorded owner of the firearm, with the California DOJ, for which the license will
be issued, as determined by the Fremont Police Department (Penal Code § 26162).
(i)Be free from any psychological conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable
for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190).
(j)Complete required training described in Penal Code § 26165.
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207.4 APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process for a license to carry a firearm shall consist of two phases. Upon the
successful completion of each phase, the applicant will advance to the next phase until the process
is completed and the license is either issued or denied.
207.4.1 PHASE ONE (TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS)
(a)Any individual applying for a license to carry a firearm shall first fully complete a
California DOJ application to be signed under penalty of perjury. Any applicant who
provides false information or statements on the application will be removed from
further consideration and may be prosecuted for a criminal offense (Penal Code §
26180).
1.If an incomplete application package is received, the Chief of Police or the
authorized designee may do any of the following:
(a)Require the applicant to complete the package before any further
processing.
(b)Advance the incomplete package to phase two for conditional processing
pending completion of all mandatory conditions.
(c)Issue a denial if the materials submitted at the time demonstrate that
the applicant would not qualify for a license to carry a firearm even if
the package was completed (e.g., not a resident, disqualifying criminal
conviction).
(b)Applicant fees shall be submitted and processed according to department-established
procedures and Penal Code § 26190.
1.Additional fees may be required for fingerprinting, training, or psychological
testing, in addition to the application fee.
2.Full payment of the remainder of the application fee will be required upon
issuance of a license.
3.Payment of related fees may be waived if the applicant is a duly appointed
reserve peace officer as defined in Penal Code § 830.6 (a) or (b) (Penal Code
§ 26170).
(c)Additional documents may be requested of the applicant as required to complete the
application process (e.g., photograph, proof of residency).
(d)The applicant shall submit proof of ownership or registration of each firearm to be
licensed.
Within 90 days of receiving the completed application for a new license, the Department shall give
written notice to the applicant of the Department's initial determination, based on its preliminary
investigation, whether or not the applicant is a disqualified person (Penal Code § 26202).
If the determination is that the applicant is not a disqualified person, the notice shall inform the
applicant to proceed with the training requirements as specified in Penal Code § 26165.
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