ConcealedCarry.com provides various NRA Firearm Training Classes and California County certified Concealed Carry Classes as well as Training Courses to Certify Students to Apply for Permits from Arizona, Florida, and Utah. Class offerings vary by area. Our instructors are all certified. Please view our CCW Class Schedule below. Request Private Classes and read answers to frequently asked questions by using the links above.
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Now teaching Concealed Carry Classes & NRA Courses in Sacramento, San Diego, & in Your Own Home!
**EACH COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA HAS IT'S OWN UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT. COUNTY SPECIFIC INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN OUR ABOVE MENU UNDER "COUNTIES."
EVERYTHING Is Included in Our State CCW Classes to obtain a local permit.
- All State Required Instruction including:
- Basic firearm mechanics & operation
- Concealed Carry Ammunition overview
- Different types of Concealed Carry firearms
- CCW General firearm safety
- Legal instruction including Justifiable Force, Citizen’s Arrest, Reciprocity, Firearm transport, etc
- Concealed Carry Firearm storage & accessories overview (holsters, safes, etc)
- Escalation of Force
- Criminal & Civil Liability
- Firing stances and positions
Students do need to bring a photocopy of their drivers license to the CCW Class.
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Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Mostly Prohibited
Permit honored in
27 states
California honors
0 states
California Gun Laws
Open Carry
Mostly Prohibited
Prohibited except in unincorporated areas where the county has not passed any laws prohibiting open carry
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Varies by county or city
State Parks
Per US 9th Cir Ct of Appeals on 9/19/24 carry in State Parks is illegal
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
California now prohibits carry in places "having a primary purpose of dispensing alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption." It is our opinion that this could include the bar area within a traditional restaurant. Further, when carrying one cannot consume an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance.
Firearms at Colleges
Concealed guns on campus prohibited by law.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Firearms must be unloaded and in locked cases within a vehicle.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
A person commits the crime of “criminal storage of a firearm in the third degree” if the person keeps any firearm within any premises and negligently stores or leaves a firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child’s parent or legal guardian, unless reasonable action is taken by the person to secure the firearm against access by the child.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Magazines with capacity over 10 may not be imported/brought into the state
Suppressor Ownership
Prohibited
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns must be unloaded and stored in a locked container. This does not include the utility or glove compartment.
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout state
Permit Training Requirements
Each county can set forth the training requirements to qualify to apply.
Non-Resident Permits
Certain non-residents of CA may apply for a non-resident permit. See Case No. 2:23-cv-10169-SPG
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
No Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
*2024: Recent CA Laws have made many public places off limits. These laws are currently being challenged in court. Until the legal battles sorts out this section is going to be outdated.
The state capital, any legislative office, any office of the Governor or other constitutional officer or any hearing room in which any acommittee of the senate or assembly is conducting a hearing, or upon the grounds of the state capital.
The immediate vicinity of a polling place without written authorization.
Within the vicinity of a public demonstration (picketing or other informational activities) including within a vehicle in your control.
All courtrooms.
Public places when masked so as to hide his/her identity.
Anytime when you consume any alcoholic beverage.
Any place dispensing alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.
When under the influence of any medication or drug.
The state capital, any legislative office, any office of the Governor or other constitutional officer or any hearing room in which any acommittee of the senate or assembly is conducting a hearing, or upon the grounds of the state capital.
The immediate vicinity of a polling place without written authorization.
Within the vicinity of a public demonstration (picketing or other informational activities) including within a vehicle in your control.
All courtrooms.
Public places when masked so as to hide his/her identity.
Anytime when you consume any alcoholic beverage.
Any place dispensing alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.
When under the influence of any medication or drug.
State Contact / Source
California Bureau of Firearms
PO Box 820200
Sacramento, CA 94203
916-227-7527
www.oag.ca.gov
PO Box 820200
Sacramento, CA 94203
916-227-7527
www.oag.ca.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
County sheriff
Length of Permit Validity
2 years
Permit Application Process
Varies by county. Contact your county sheriff office
California Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your California resident permit is honored in 27 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
NE
OH
OK
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
Disclaimer:
While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.