APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES 
FOR 
CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSE 


1. Fee 
a. 
There is a non-refundable fee of $135.80, payable at the time you make application for the 
permit. 
2. Time for Making Application 
a. 
Applications are accepted from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday in the Records 
Bureau. The applicant must provide the Records Bureau with fingerprints which can be done 
before or after the firearm safety and qualification class. Please allow approximately 30 
minutes for processing paperwork and the taking of fingerprints. 
3. Age Requirement 
a. 
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. 
4. Proof of Residency 
a. 
Bring a copy of your rental agreement, tax bill, utility bill, or other forms showing that your 
main residence is in the County of Butte. 
5. Testing Requirement 
a. 
Pursuant to legislation enacted on January 1, 1999, you must show proof of successful 
completion of a four (4) hour firearms safety class and firearm qualification. 
b. The four (4) hour class, including qualification and a written test, will be required for the 
original permit and each renewal. 
c. 
You are required to qualify with each firearm placed on your permit, and you may have up to 
four (4) weapons. 
d. The four (4) hour curriculum currently approved will be provided by: 
i. 
Safer Arms Indoor Shooting Range, 2555 Dominic Drive, Chico, 893-2235. Their 
current fee is $65.00. 
ii. 
Chico Rod and Gun, 894-1648 to leave a message. They currently have two different 
classes and instructors. The fee is $40.00 or $ 60.00. 
iii. 
Chris Seale, 632-4101 at Twin Cities Rod & Gun Club, Yuba City. Their current fee is 
$40.00 for renewal and $45.00 for new class. 
e. An eight (8) hour curriculum currently approved will be provided by: 
i. 
Caleb Chin, 877-2161 and Forrest Holnback, 872-9457 at Paradise Rod and Gun 
Club, 3420 Skyway, Chico. Their current charge is $75.00 

6. Every Applicant Will Demonstrate Proficiency With Each Weapon the Shooter Wishes to 
Place on His/Her Permit (Maximum of Four (4) Weapons) 
a. 
The shooter will fire 30 rounds from each weapon he/she wishes to put on their permit. 
b. The shooter must have 26 out of 30 rounds in the target at a distance of 21 feet with each 
weapon to minimally qualify. 
c. 
Shooting will be done with full and dim lighting. 
d. A written examination consisting of 17 questions will be taken. 
A minimum passing score will 
be 12 out of 17. 
7. Equipment 
a. 
Clean and good functioning weapon(s). 
b. Hearing and eye protection (prescription glasses adequate) are required. 
Check with class 
provider to see if they provide this equipment. 
c. 
New or re-manufactured ammunition only (provided by applicant). 
8. Adding or Changing Weapon(s) on Permit 
a. 
Every person who wishes to change or add a weapon must demonstrate proficiency with the 
new weapon in the same manner stated above. 
9. Renewing Concealed Weapons Permit 
a. 
Every Civilian holding a concealed weapons permit must renew their permit every two (2) 
years. 
b. Every Reserve Officer who is appointed under Penal Code Section 830.6 must renew his/her 
permit every four years. 
10.Re-qualifying for Permit 
a. 
Every civilian must re-qualify with each weapon on their permit every two (2) years. 
b. Every Reserve Officer who is appointed under Penal Code Section 830.6 must qualify as per 
Department regulations. 
11.Persons Not Eligible for a Concealed Weapons Permit 
a. 
Convicted of any felony. 
b. Convicted of any crime of violence or use of a weapon. 
c. 
Convicted of any narcotic offense. 
d. Addicted to any narcotic. 
e. 
History of emotional problems. 
f. 
Convicted of acts of moral turpitude. 
If you have any question, please call Records at 538-7391.