Carry Concealed Weapon Permit

CCW Range Qualifications
Information for CCW Instructors

How to Apply for a Concealed Weapons Permit:

The Sheriff has now made the CCW application available online. Use the link below for initial and renewal applications. Each link contains all the necessary forms required to complete the application process.

Initial CCW Application

Renewal CCW Application

To modify your CCW application by adding or removing a firearm, changing your name, or changing your residence use the application below. (Additional instructions for CCW License Amendment: Amendment Instructions)

Plumas County CCW License Amendment (PDF)

CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

FEES:

INITIAL CCW:

$93.00 TO PCSO MUST BE A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, FOR DOJ FEES.

$ 20.00 LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINT FEE, PAID AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.

$ 100.00 PCSO, $20.00 DOWN, $80.00 BALANCE DUE UPON APPROVAL.

RENEWAL CCW:

$25.00 MADE PAYABLE TO PCSO FOR THE PROCESSING FEE.

$52.00 MADE PAYABLE TO DOJ FOR DOJ FEES.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CCW PERMIT

1. RESIDENT OF PLUMAS COUNTY FOR AT LEAST ONE FULL YEAR. MUST SHOW VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH PLUMAS COUNTY ADDRESS. IN THE CASE OF SEASONAL RESIDENCE, RESIDENCY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ADDRESS ON THE DRIVER'S LICENSE, VOTER REGISTRATION, OR VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCE.

2. MUST BE TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE

3. NO FELONY CONVICTIONS AND MUST NOT BE A FUGITIVE

4. NOT ADDICTED TO NARCOTICS OR ALCOHOL.

5. NOT RECEIVED ANY MENTAL COUNSELLING WITHIN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS.

6. NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACT OF VIOLENCE OR PROHIBITED OFFENCES LISTED IN PENAL CODE 12021 (C) (I) FOR THE LAST TEN (10) YEARS

7. MUST BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.

8. MUST SHOW A DEFINITE NEED FOR A CCW, OTHER THAN JUST THE WORDS "SELF PROTECTION". YOU MUST JUSTIFY A NEED FOR SELF-PROTECTION.

9. NOT CONVICTED OF ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES WITHIN THE LAST THREE (3) YEARS.

10. A MINIMUM OF 3 l" by l" FACIAL PHOTO.

YOUR CCW PERMIT MAY BE CANCELLED FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

A. APPLICANT MUST TAKE FIREARMS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION CLASS AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.

B. AFTER COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM, RETURN TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

C. COMPLETE THREE (3) PART PERMIT FORM, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THUMBPRINT

D. LOCAL BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE SHERIFF OR UNDERSHERIFF FOR APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL.

E. ALLOW AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS FOR DOJ APPROVAL