Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: ^{must meet ALL requirements}

 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:

• The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
• The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
• The applicant is a resident of that city or city and county. Prima facie evidence of residency within the county or a city within the county includes, but is not limited to, the address where the applicant is registered to vote, the applicant’s filing of a homeowner’s property tax exemption, and other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the county or a city within the county is more than temporary or transient. The presumption of residency in the county or city within the county may be rebutted by satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s primary residence is in another county or city within the county;
• The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
• The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.

Prior to Filling Out This Application

• Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in Napa County.
• Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) of the following “proof of residency” documents showing your current address in Napa County (i.e. Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Telephone Bill, or Tax Bill).
• Be sure that each firearm you are listing on your Concealed Carry Weapon license is registered to you. The firearm cannot be registered to any other family member. The firearm also cannot be registered as a “single shot.”

• Firearm safety and qualification certificates are required as part of the final phase; once the application is approved, you must provide the following:

  1. The certificate documenting your completion of the State of California required firearms safety course from an approved CCW Instructor.
  2. Firearm qualification form (you must qualify with each gun to be listed on your CCW). A PC 832 certificate is acceptable (No more than 2 years old).

   Certificates are only valid for 90 days from the date issued.  Firearm(s) must be registered to the applicant.

For NEW (Initial) CCW applications, you must also provide:

• The names and contact information of three (3) persons willing to serve as references for the applicant, at least one of whom must be a person described in subdivision (b) of Section 273.5, if applicable, and at least one of whom must be the applicant’s cohabitant, if applicable, and other information sufficient to make a determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to Section 26202.

Training Required

If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license, an 16-hour firearms training course must be completed prior to issuance. - Please do not schedule your training until notified by the CCW Coordinator.

If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon license completion of a 8-hour firearms training course is required prior to issuance.

• The Napa Police Department recognizes only select training instructors to satisfy your qualification certification. Training from any other facility will not be accepted. Approved training instructors are listed HERE. NPD Live fire exercise requirements CLICK HERE. For additional questions regarding this process or to be added to the approved training facility list, please contact the Napa Police Department CCW Coordinator by phone at 707-258-7885.

For More Information, Contact:

Napa Police Department

Address:

1539 First Street
Napa, CA 94559

Telephone: 707-258-7885
Email: npdccw@cityofnapa.org

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