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Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/01/05, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department License to Carry a Firearm - 1 Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual License to Carry a Firearm 207.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE It is the policy of the Santa Monica Police Department to accept CCW license applications from Santa Monica residents and to process those applications through a 3rd party provider. CCW licenses are valid for a 2 year period from the date of issuance. The Chief of Police is given the statutory discretion to issue a license to carry a firearm to residents within the community (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155). This policy will provide a written process for the application and issuance of such licenses. Pursuant to Penal Code § 26160, this policy shall be made accessible to the public. 207.1.1 APPLICATION OF POLICY Nothing in this policy shall preclude the Chief or other head of a municipal police Department from entering into an agreement with the Sher iff of the county or preclude the Sheriff of the county from entering into an agreement with the Chief of any municipal police Department to process all applications and license renewals for the carrying of concealed weapons (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155). 207.2 POLICY The Santa Monica Police Department will fairly and impartially consider all applications to carry firearms in accordance with applicable law and this policy. 207.3 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS In order to qualify for a license to c arry 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 C ode § 26195). (c) Be a resident of the City of Santa Monica or meet the non -residential jurisdictional requirements (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155). 1. To verify the applicants proof of residency, they will be required to submit the following: (a) Valid Cali fornia driver's license or identification with their current residential address or any additional documents issued by the DMV that reflects their name and current residential address. 1. P.O. Box is not acceptable. (b) A copy of any two of the below items showing their name and current residential address: 1. A utility bill (gas, water or electricity) statement with a date that is within three months of the date the application was submitted 2. Property deed Policy 207 Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual License to Carry a Firearm Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/01/05, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department License to Carry a Firearm - 2 3. Rental or lease agreement 4. A vehicle registration 5. Cable or internet bill 6. Waste statement 7. Current, government -issued license, permit, or registration, other than a California driver license or identification card, that has a specified expiration date or period of validity (c) 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 Santa Monica Police Department (Penal Code § 26162). (i) Be free from any psycho logical conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190). (j) Complete required training described in Penal Code § 26165. 207.3.1 NON -RESIDENT APPLICANTS Non-resident applicants are required to meet the resident criteria described in the Qualified Applicants section of this policy, where applicable, as well as the requirements in Penal Code § 26150(b) and Penal Code §26155(b). 207.3.2 APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION The Department shall not issue a license when (Penal Code § 26195): (a) The applicant fails to comply with all reporting requirements concerning any restraining orders, arrests, convictions, or charges as specified in Penal Code § 26202. (b) The applicant knowingl y provided false, inaccurate, or incomplete information in connection with any application for a