Issuance Criteria For Permit Applicants:
- Minimum of one year residency in Sacramento County (time may be waived upon
receipt of a letter from the Sheriff or Chief of Police from the applicant’s
previous residency indicating the applicant is a citizen in good standing). (Policy)
(This residency requirement could probably be successfully challenged in court)
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Citizen of the United States. (Policy)
(Illegal policy, cannot discriminate against legal residents - see Arnold George Dorsey (aka Engelbert Humperdinck) v. LVMPD )
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Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. (Law)
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No statutory prohibitions (based on applicant’s background, i.e., criminal
history,
drug addiction, no mental illness, etc.). (Law)
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Employees applying for job related reasons, and/or to carry a weapon during
course of business hours, must provide a letter of endorsement from their
supervisor and/or manager endorsing the issuance of a permit. Applications will
not be accepted without the required documents. (Policy)
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Successful completion of a 64 hour hand gun training class (PC 832) or 16 hour
Sacramento Sheriff’s Department approved training course (certificates required)
which includes passing a written and firearms proficiency test. (Law as of
01/01/99)
Note: Application for a Concealed Weapons Permit may be submitted prior to
receiving training. A list of qualified instructors is on page 6.
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Good cause exists for issuance of a concealed weapons permit as follows:
General: The determination of good cause for the issuance of a concealed
weapons permit is perhaps the most difficult aspect in this process. While every
applicant may believe that he/she has good cause for a license, the Sheriff’s
determination is based on consideration of public good and safety. (Law)
Prima Facie Good Cause: The following are prima facie evidence of good cause
for issuance of a concealed weapons permit:
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Applicant is a specifically targeted victim, as documented in official
criminal justice records within an accompanying recommendation of an
investigating peace officer (endorsed by the Department Head or
Commander) that a concealed weapons permit be granted for reasons of
personal safety. (Policy)
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Applicant is an active or honorably separated member of the criminal
justice system directly responsible for the investigation, arrest,
incarceration, prosecution or imposition of sentence on criminal offenders
and has received threats of harm to person or family as a result of official
duties.
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Applicant is a member of the immediate family of an active or honorably
separated member of the criminal justice system as described above, and
as a result of this familial relationship, has been the victim of criminal acts
or threats as documented in official criminal justice records.
Non-Prima Facie Good Cause:
Good cause that is not prima facie as described
above may vary based upon one or more of the following factors:
(Policy)
- The degree or frequency of exposure to harm.
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The nature of the applicant’s work and the resulting exposure to harm.
(examples include, but are not limited to, a private investigator who serves
legal documents, a judge who sentences criminal defendants, probation
officers, bail bondsmen). Employees must provide letter of endorsement
from employer, if weapon is to be carried during course of business hours.
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Objective evidence of a history of victimization upon the applicant or
member of his/her household, or his /her residence, work place, or vehicle
when occupied. (Examples of objective evidence includes a police report
or witness corroboration via statements.)
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Objective evidence of a pattern or history of threats upon the applicant, or
member of his/her household. (Examples of objective evidence includes
witness corroboration via statements).
Sacramento County consists of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness area. What
may be good cause in
one area of the county may not be in another area.
(Probably illegal policy, cannot discriminate against residents
based on area in which they live)
In making a determination as to good cause, the Sheriff will consider all
available
information and, where there exists a sufficient nexus between the approval of a
concealed weapons permit and the avoidance of victimization, make that decision
most beneficial to public good and safety. The mere fear of victimization, or
desire to carry a firearm, shall be insufficient. (Policy)
Conditions After Issuance of Approved Permits:
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Annual qualification with the weapon(s) type(s) listed on the permit and
safety inspection of each weapon specifically listed on the permit.
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Permit holders must complete a legal update refresher course every three
years from a Sheriff’s Department approved training facility/instructor.
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Permit holders must report to the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department within
10 days of any arrest of the permit holder.
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No illegal drug use.
Violations of these conditions will result in the revocation of the concealed
weapons permit.
Restrictions Applicable to All Sacramento Sheriff’s Department Permit
Holders
(Permit invalid if violated)
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No alcohol consumption while exercising the permit and carrying the
weapon.
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No weapons where prohibited by law.
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No weapons at locations where a no weapons sign is posted.
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Not within 1,000 feet of any school grounds. This may be a valid
local restriction, but we understand that the Penal Code otherwise considers CCW
holders to be exceptions to this law.
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Depending on "cause" the Sheriff may impose additional restrictions.
Failure of the permit holder to adhere to these restrictions will result in
the revocation of the concealed weapons permit.
New Application Fees:
$20.00 filing fee (check or money order only) made payable to the County of
Sacramento. Non refundable.
Fees-After Approval of New Application:
$80.00 fee for all new applicants upon issuance. Check or money order only,
made payable to County of Sacramento.
Additional fees are also required by the State of California Department of
Justice
for fingerprinting, criminal history clearance, and firearms eligibility.
$112.00
payable to State of California. (Subject to change).
Fees for Renewals of Existing Permits:
$52.00 State of California renewal fee (check or money order only) made payable
to the State of California. (Subject to change).
$25.00 renewal fee (check or money order only) made payable to the County of
Sacramento.
All renewal and newly approved applicants are processed on
Tuesdays only
at:
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
711 G Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM ONLY
Denial of Application/Appeals Process:
All applicants will receive notice in writing regarding the approval or denial
of
their application. Applicants who are denied a concealed weapons permit will be
advised of the reason for the denial.
Applicants may appeal if their application for a permit is denied. All appeals
must
be submitted in writing to:
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
Attention: Gun Permits
711 G Street, Room 410
Sacramento, CA 95814
Written appeals should be specific, clearly outlining the applicants rebuttal to
the
reason stated for denial. Additional information, which may be pertinent to the
applicants request for a permit should also be included.
Note: Appeals must be received by the Sheriff’s Department no later than (30)
thirty days from the date of the notification letter.
Additional Information:
For additional information or questions regarding the Sacramento Sheriff’s
Departments concealed weapons permit process or policy, please contact the
Special Investigations/Intelligence Bureau at (916) 874-5371.
Range and Legal Class Instructors
1. Advanced Security Institute
(916) 375-8500
2947 W. Capitol Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
2. California Security Training Academy
(916) 399-2010
6130 Freeport Blvd., Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95822
3. Universal Security Academy
(916) 393-7878
2382 Fruitridge Rd.
(800) 367-5335
Sacramento, CA 95822
4. Cordova Shooting Center
(916) 351-0538
11551 Douglas Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
5. James Mangan Range
(916) 427-9811
2140 34th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95817
6. The Gun Room
(916) 714-4867
9221 Survey Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
