Concealed Weapons Permit

Concealed Carry Weapons Permit Options

We have 90 days to review all permits, new or renewal. Current processing time for online applications is 7-30 days.
Type of Permit	Cost	Days	Availability	Description
Permit Renewals	$77	Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Complete the online application Opens a New Window. and attach your firearm qualifications. If you are changing/adding a firearm, schedule an appointment online. A non-refundable deposit of $10 is required at the time of application and can be paid online with a credit card.
Modifications	$10	Wednesdays	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	To add a firearm you must qualify with the firearm and call for an appointment. All other modifications are accepted at the day and time listed to the left, no appointment necessary.
New Permits	$193	We will call you	We will call you	Complete the online application Opens a New Window. and schedule your appointment with our CCW representative. A non-refundable deposit of $113 is required at the time of application and can be paid online with a credit card.

To qualify you must

Be of good moral character
Full-time resident of Humboldt County
Be at least 21 years old
Own and have a gun registered in California
Not have any open criminal cases or pending citations
Not have any felony convictions or specified misdemeanors per Penal Code Sections 29900-29905
Not be on active probation

Required Documents

One paragraph statement detailing your desire for a concealed weapon license. If the CCW license is desired for self-protection, the protection of others, or for the protection of large sums of money or valuable property, you are required to explain and provide good cause for issuance of the license. For example, has your life or property been threatened or jeopardized? Explain incidents and include dates, times, locations, and names of police agencies to which these incidents were reported.(New and Renewal Applicants)
Proof of completion of a firearms training course (16 hours) from an approved firearm trainer (see below) which includes instruction on firearms safety and the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm. (New Applicants Only)
Proof of completion of a "refresher" firearms training course (4 hours minimum) from an approved firearm trainer (see below) which includes instruction on firearm safety and the law regarding permissible use of a firearm. (Renewal Applicants Only)

Central Area CCW Firearms Trainers
Business/ Firearms Trainer	Telephone number	Address
Brad Smith Pacific Outfitters	707-443-6328	1600 5th Street Eureka
A.J. Maveety West Coast Firearms Training	707-601-1030	P.O. Box 3728 Eureka
Kevin Kaldveer Old West Shootery	707-442-6312	1327 5th Street Eureka

North Area CCW Firearm Trainers
Business/Firearms Trainer	Telephone number	Address
Alvin T. Koog	707-839-3131	1231 Adamson Ct. McKinleyville
Mike Lee Mike Lee Solutions	707-834-5602	1945 Ashdown Ave. McKinleyville

Southern Area CCW Firearm Trainers
Business/Firearms Trainer	Telephone number	Address
Rick & Carrie Jennings Fortuna Pistol Club	707-725-1505	P.O. Box 80 Fortuna
Darren Brown Brown's Sporting Goods	707-923-2533	797 Redwood Drive Garberville
Michael Thomas	707-786-4295	Ferndale