Policy Text
SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS
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370.02
CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT
03-09-17
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for issuing and renewing Carry Concealed
Weapons (CCS) permits.
POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Sacramento Police Department to issue CCW permits to only those
applicants who have met specific requirements and to reconsider renewal upon expiration.
PROCEDURE
A. GENERAL
NOTE: Retiring sworn members of the Police Department shall refer to G O 380.04.
1. The Chief of Police is given the statutory discretion to issue a permit to carry a c oncealed
firearm to persons who
a. Are residents of the City of Sacramento.
b. Are at least 21 years of age.
c. Fully complete an applic ation that includes required personal information.
d. Are free from criminal convictions that would disqualify the applicant(s) from carrying a
concealed weapon.
e. Are of good moral character.
f. Show good cause for the issuance of the CCW permit.
g. Pay all associated fees.
h. Provide proof of ownership and registration of any weapon to be permitted for concealment.
i. Are free from any medical and/or psychological conditions that might preclude them from
carrying a concealed weapon.
j. Have completed the required training.
2. CCW permit application forms and CCW policy information shall be made available at the
Records Public Counter.
3. Upon completion of the CCW permit application , applicant s will call the Criminal Intelligence
Unit (CIU) on Monday through Friday betwe en the hours of 0900 and 1500 hours to make an
appointment to submit their application s.
a. When applicant s make an appointment , they shall be advised to bring the following original
documents:
(1) Birth certificate and/or naturalization papers.
(2) Utility bill statement bearing the applicant's residence address or any other sufficient
proof of permanent residency within the City of Sacramento as indicated on the
application.
(3) California’s driver’s license.
(4) Certificate of completion of any handgun training course( s) that meets the minimum
guidelines per PC§ 26165.
b. When the applicant drops off the application, CIU personnel shall complete an initial review
of the application.
c. CIU personnel shall witness the applicant’s signature on pages (10) and (14) of the
Departm ent of Justice (DOJ) CCW application.
d. If the application is completed properly, the applicant shall be instructed to go to the
Records Public Counter to submit a non -refundable check or money order (made payable to
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the City of Sacramento) to pay for the fo llowing:
(1) Current Department filing fee.
(2) Current Department of Justice (DOJ) filing fees.
e. After the applicant has paid the necessary Department and DOJ fees, Forensic Identification
Section (FIS) personnel shall obtain the applicant’s fingerprints and submi t them to DOJ via
Live Scan.
f. The applicant shall bring the original fee receipt to his/her appointment with CIU.
g. CIU personnel shall
(1) Make a copy of the applicant’s fee receipt for the applicant’s file and return the original.
(2) Prepare a file for each CCW pe rmit applicant to include copies of the requested
documents in Section A.3.a. above. All original documents shall be returned to the
applicant.
(3) Contact the Records Division to obtain an SPD S -number and forward the Records
Division an “applicant only” form documenting the applicant’s SPD S -number.
(4) Enter all information into the applicant's file and the CCW database file for future
reference.
B. DOJ NOTIFICATION OF PERMIT APPROVAL OR DENIAL
1. DOJ will advise SPD if the applicant’s background information warrants the approval or denial
of the applicant's request for a CCW permit.
2. CCW applicant information that has been denied by the DOJ will be forwarded to the CIU. This
information shall be se nt by CIU to the applicant , explaining DOJ's denial of the CCW permit.
NOTE: Per PC§ 26205 CIU personnel shall give written notice to the applicant indicating if the
permit is approved or denied within (90) days of the initial application for a new permit or a
permit renewal or (30) days after receipt of the applicant’s criminal background check from the
Department of Justice, whichever is later.
3. When the DOJ approves the CCW request, the CIU personnel shall run the following checks on
each applicant and h is/her adult co -habitant(s):
a. Versadex systems (names, location, street checks).
b. County system (personal descriptor, alias, addresses, remarks, arrest history, multiple
reports, probation).
NOTE: If the applicant is not located within the above computer system checks, CIU
personnel shall enter the applicant in the appropriate systems to enable a positive
identification confirmation for future reference.
c. Obtain copies of reports related to the requestor from the Records Division, if any such
reports exist that may invalidate or substantiate the reason for the denial of the application.
d. Complete an evaluation form for each applicant which includes name, occupation, reason
for application, information on handgun training, criminal history, crime reports, and
comments.
e. Interview each applicant. Based upon such interview, the CIU personnel shall make a
recommendation