Kern

[inyocountymark]

best to carry it at all times....no need to accidently forget

[Dvrjon]

Originally Posted by Jb89

Oh also , the permit is a little big, especially laminated. Do I have to have it on my person at all times or can I leave it in the car ?

There is no statute that requires you to carry the permit (yeah, stupid, No?). However, the Sheriff's policy, Page 5, states:

208.6 ISSUED FIREARMS PERMITS
In the event a license to carry a firearm is issued by the Sheriff, the following shall apply:[...]
(c) The license may be laminated, bearing a photograph of the licensee with the expiration date, type of firearm, restrictions and other pertinent information clearly visible.
1. Each license shall be numbered and clearly identify the licensee.
2. All licenses shall be subjected to inspection by the Sheriff or any law enforcement officer.

If you don't have your license with you, this can't happen.

If you are out of the car, and LEO want to know why you're carrying, they aren't going to be happy with the, "Let me go to my car," stuff. They really won't like it if you've had to shoot someone.

If you're in someone else's car/house/business (any place other than your car) you won't have your license. That could cause delays until the nice LEOs let you go about your business.

Of course, the Sheriff can always revoke based on the fact that you didn't allow inspection at the time....

Trim the laminate (don't cut the license or break the seal) and round the corners. Take everything out of the wallet and stuff the license in. If it's still to big, fold it and stuff it in...no one cares about how it looks until your gun goes off.

[Dvrjon]

Originally Posted by inyocountymark

best to carry it at all times....no need to accidently forget

Versus forgetting "on purpose"?

Hey, Mark. How ya been, Brother?

[SPUTTER]

Is good enough reason if you live in a remote area of Kern with no substation?

[inyocountymark]

Originally Posted by SPUTTER

Is good enough reason if you live in a remote area of Kern with no substation?

yes.....but word it carefully about lack of response time.

[inyocountymark]

Originally Posted by Dvrjon

Versus forgetting "on purpose"?

Hey, Mark. How ya been, Brother?

hey Brother.....my apologies for not seeing your post.....been doing ok.....thought i broke my right shoulder after my xl german shepard knocked me down....i reckon i didnt throw the ball back fast enough lololol

[Walkerfish]

Okay, so final numbers:
Got approval from Sheriff almost exactly 90 days after submitting application and got permit in hand just 4 days after finger printing.

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[Mustard]

Originally Posted by Walkerfish

Okay, so final numbers:
Got approval from Sheriff almost exactly 90 days after submitting application and got permit in hand just 4 days after finger printing.

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When did you initially submit? I'm coming up on 90-ish in September.

[inyocountymark]

Originally Posted by Walkerfish

Okay, so final numbers:
Got approval from Sheriff almost exactly 90 days after submitting application and got permit in hand just 4 days after finger printing.

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congratulations

[Walkerfish]

Originally Posted by Mustard

When did you initially submit? I'm coming up on 90-ish in September.

Submitted middle of April

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[baggss]

What is Kern accepting for good cause these days? Is simple “Self Defense” or “Personal Protection” enough or do they want more?

[Crkwolf]

Originally Posted by Walkerfish

Okay, so final numbers:
Got approval from Sheriff almost exactly 90 days after submitting application and got permit in hand just 4 days after finger printing.

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How long did it take for them to assign your application to a processor? Also, did you file in person or online? I just filed on Saturday, so I'm curious.

[Walkerfish]

I applied online and the website said "Assigning to processor shortly" for the entire three months that it took.
The next communication came via email and text just to say it was approved and how to proceed...

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[Whosaidwot]

Can someone please PM me if they know any instructors that help with writing a good cause statement? I am planning on applying sometime in September. Thank you

[splaturn]

Originally Posted by Whosaidwot

Can someone please PM me if they know any instructors that help with writing a good cause statement? I am planning on applying sometime in September. Thank you

SD is good enough. You don't need someone to write it for you.

[Crkwolf]

Thank you, Walkerfish.

[Whosaidwot]

Anyone know the status of Kern County CCWs? How long does it usually take to get a response after submitting the application online? I don't see any recent updates from people getting approved. Thank you

[Walkerfish]

I just got mine last month and detailed my experiences above

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[discoed]

Anyone know of timeframe these days. I submitted back in June and haven't heard anything back. Thanks

[ron91710]

Before the virus... When I first moved to Kern county from Chino in 2017 my first time Kern CCW took 36 days, My renewal, about a year ago, was complete in about 60 days. That was before Covid 19.

[inyocountymark]

Originally Posted by ron91710

Before the virus... When I first moved to Kern county from Chino in 2017 my first time Kern CCW took 36 days, My renewal, about a year ago, was complete in about 60 days. That was before Covid 19.

The 60 day timeframe will happen every time you renew, didn't the instructor teach that in your initial class?, that timeframe has nothing to do with covid 19

[Crkwolf]

I submitted my application on August 23, 2020, and I'm still patiently waiting for some type of response, preferably an approval. I know some have said it takes almost 90 days to the day so I am getting very close. Keeping my fingers crosssed.

[Crkwolf]

Originally Posted by discoed

Anyone know of timeframe these days. I submitted back in June and haven't heard anything back. Thanks

Have you heard anything yet?

[Whosaidwot]

Why is it taking so long to get a response? I submitted mine in September so I hope to get a response by February

[Crkwolf]

Yea, I'm still waiting too and I submitted mine in late August.

[Mustard]

Submitted in May-June, approved today (including a two month delay due to being on travel). So 4-ish months

Good luck!

[inyocountymark]

Originally Posted by Mustard

Submitted in May-June, approved today (including a two month delay due to being on travel). So 4-ish months

Good luck!

Congratulations

[Crkwolf]

Originally Posted by Mustard

Submitted in May-June, approved today (including a two month delay due to being on travel). So 4-ish months

Good luck!

Congrats. I got a call yesterday, questioning the serial number of one of my listed guns, so at least I know they are working on it. Hopefully, it won't be too much longer. I'd like to think I'm good since they are checking serial numbers now. I'm a little past the 4-month mark.

[Walkerfish]

If you cleared it up, it should be today

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[discoed]

As an update. I started back in June. Early December I got the call to get my course done and documents ready. Mid December dropped off documents and did live scan. Currently waiting on call back.

[Crkwolf]

Originally Posted by Walkerfish

If you cleared it up, it should be today

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I got an email after submitting the additional documents, the particular gun is registered in my husband's name so I needed to prove my marriage and I missed a digit with the serial number, they said in a few weeks or so I'll receive an email from a sergeant stating approved or denied.

[Crkwolf]

Originally Posted by Jb89

Oh also , the permit is a little big, especially laminated. Do I have to have it on my person at all times or can I leave it in the car ?

How big is a little big? Can you give us an idea of the dimensions?

[discoed]

Received the phone call today to go pickup my permit. Started in June and finally completed in January.

[skyline]

It measures 5 inches by 4 inches
Laminated i folded mine in half to fit it in my wallet


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[Crkwolf]

Thanks. I was hoping it was the size of a driver's license.

[skyline]

Does any one know about how many months ahead I need to do the class for a renewal

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[Teachu2]

Originally Posted by skyline

Does any one know about how many months ahead I need to do the class for a renewal

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http://www.kernsheriff.com/KCSO_Docu...al_process.pdf

4HR TRAINING CERTIFICATE from one of our approved firearm vendors.
 The 4HR training certificate is only good for 60 days; therefore, you can only take the
course 60 days prior to your CCW permit expiring. No sooner.
 Qualification Card – Must be submitted for every gun listed on your permit.

[Crkwolf]

Still waiting for that call and/or email. I guess technically it could another week as they put it, "a few weeks or so."

[Crkwolf]

I heard from KCSO tonight. Yes, tonight, I received a text and email indicating I have passed this portion of the application and I need to take the class and do my fingerprints.

[inyocountymark]

Congratulations, if you are a veteran, I know a Kern county trainer who gives discounts for veterans