Riverside

[Head416]

My investigator let me do that in December but told me it goes away 1/1/24


To clarify: there would not be new permits with a spouse's gun after that date but also that I would have to drop it when I renewed.

[axel4488]

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

Fortune Firearms in Hemet doesn't have their certification yet, but they told me the following vendors all have the required certs and are now starting to offer classes:

-Willis Home Defense, La Quinta
-Citadel Defense
-Shoot Safe Academy
-Non-Sheep Firearms
-Solutions Group International
-Right 2 Bear
-Street Safe Defense
-Brothers in Arms
-Johnny B Wood Security, Indio
-Security Training Experts, Palm Desert

Of this list, Willis is the only one who answered my phone call today. He says he'll have an 8-person class size and that he expects to have the new courses up on his website in a few days with his first class in early February

Every single one of them is asking an astronomical amount for a renewal class. I am still waiting to hear back about Ben Clark.

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

Anybody see any recent movement on renewals AFTER the start of the new year?

My order is still waiting to be assigned to a processor. I started my renewal on 1/22.

[five.five-six]

2 questions:

How long is a qualification form good for?

Can I put a handgungun that?s been owned since the late 80?s on my LTC?

[Maulerrr]

Originally Posted by five.five-six

2 questions:

How long is a qualification form good for?

Can I put a handgungun that?s been owned since the late 80?s on my LTC?

Qualification forms (and class certificates) are good for 12 months for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

For guns, my understand is that the gun will have needed to be DROS'd to you here in CA. But that's something you should ask the Sheriff's Department. They get back to you pretty quickly over email.

[1911.45_4Me]

So,

Im just stepped into my 180 day window for renewal. Started my process except for class and qualls. Any insight on whats happening as far as renewal class's?

Thanks....

[axel4488]

Originally Posted by 1911.45_4Me

So,

Im just stepped into my 180 day window for renewal. Started my process except for class and qualls. Any insight on whats happening as far as renewal class's?

Thanks....

Unless you want to pay the price gougers right now, best bet is to wait until you hear back from the IA. They will set you up for requal at Ben Clark. Though expect a LONG wait. I still haven't heard back and I started my requal process end of January.

[1911.45_4Me]

Originally Posted by axel4488

Unless you want to pay the price gougers right now, best bet is to wait until you hear back from the IA. They will set you up for requal at Ben Clark. Though expect a LONG wait. I still haven't heard back and I started my requal process end of January.

They will do that automaticly? Yes, so far its 200-300 range. But now theres alot more to it then my last couple of renewals. Hope i get something done before my CCW expires.

Thanks for the reply.

[Helmut]

Originally Posted by 1911.45_4Me

They will do that automaticly? Yes, so far its 200-300 range. But now theres alot more to it then my last couple of renewals. Hope i get something done before my CCW expires.

Thanks for the reply.

I?m down in San Diego and renewals are beyond 45 days per the SD Sheriff?s office. My license expired yesterday and I?m still in queue for my application to be processed.

[Maulerrr]

My wife is taking her renewal thus weekend through the Sheriff's Palm Desert office. Cost is $150.00.

To get signed up with one of the Sheriff classes, one has to apply for the renewal AND THEN call the RSO CCW line to request to be signed up for their next class. They sometimes respond to emails but someone has always seemed to answer their direct office phone or at least call you back the same day if you leave a VM.

I submitted my own renewal application in early February, took a renewal class through a local vendor for $245 bucks and got all my stuff uploaded to Permitium. My status has been "assigning to processor shortly" the whole time. My CCW expires at the end of June.

I'm planning on waiting til I'm 90 days out from expiration before I start calling/emailing for status updates.

[axel4488]

Originally Posted by 1911.45_4Me

They will do that automaticly? Yes, so far its 200-300 range. But now theres alot more to it then my last couple of renewals. Hope i get something done before my CCW expires.

Thanks for the reply.

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

My wife is taking her renewal thus weekend through the Sheriff's Palm Desert office. Cost is $150.00.

To get signed up with one of the Sheriff classes, one has to apply for the renewal AND THEN call the RSO CCW line to request to be signed up for their next class. They sometimes respond to emails but someone has always seemed to answer their direct office phone or at least call you back the same day if you leave a VM.

I submitted my own renewal application in early February, took a renewal class through a local vendor for $245 bucks and got all my stuff uploaded to Permitium. My status has been "assigning to processor shortly" the whole time. My CCW expires at the end of June.

I'm planning on waiting til I'm 90 days out from expiration before I start calling/emailing for status updates.

I just got the email for Ben Clark Tuesday, got into the Saturday class on 3/23. $150 like Maulerrr said, ALOT more reasonable than the other options. I think Ben Clark is better to due to the fact it's run by the same people who issue the CCW. Less fud to be thrown and it's basic and direct.

[1911.45_4Me]

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

My wife is taking her renewal thus weekend through the Sheriff's Palm Desert office. Cost is $150.00.

To get signed up with one of the Sheriff classes, one has to apply for the renewal AND THEN call the RSO CCW line to request to be signed up for their next class. They sometimes respond to emails but someone has always seemed to answer their direct office phone or at least call you back the same day if you leave a VM.

I submitted my own renewal application in early February, took a renewal class through a local vendor for $245 bucks and got all my stuff uploaded to Permitium. My status has been "assigning to processor shortly" the whole time. My CCW expires at the end of June.

I'm planning on waiting til I'm 90 days out from expiration before I start calling/emailing for status updates.

Thanks

[1911.45_4Me]

Originally Posted by axel4488

I just got the email for Ben Clark Tuesday, got into the Saturday class on 3/23. $150 like Maulerrr said, ALOT more reasonable than the other options. I think Ben Clark is better to due to the fact it's run by the same people who issue the CCW. Less fud to be thrown and it's basic and direct.

Great!

Thanks

[Maulerrr]

Just got approved for renewal. CCW was set to expire 06/25.

01/25 - renewal app submitted
02/09 - took renewal class with local vendor
02/12 - uploaded certificate and qual sheet
03/26 - notified of APPROVAL

My status was always "assigning to processor shortly" from the date of my application through at least this past weekend when last I checked.

[Head416]

It stresses me out just reading that. 6 weeks of radio silence!

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[Maulerrr]

Originally Posted by Head416

It stresses me out just reading that. 6 weeks of radio silence!

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Yeah, my previous renewal was just like that too. But back then we were still doing phone or in-persons interviews depending on the COVID atmosphere.

Based on my experience with applications over the last handful of years, I'd recommend everyone to just submit your renewal application right away when you hit the 6 month mark even if you're missing some documents. You can always upload any required documentation like a utility bill or course certificate again at a later time if it takes a few weeks or month to get those lined up. But at least your number will be in line for review.

[Maulerrr]

I heard Fortune Firearms in the Aguanga/Sage area just started doing their renewal classes for $175. This is the best price I've seen so far from a private vendor.

[mitch1]

Brandi is a very competent trainer

[1911.45_4Me]

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

I heard Fortune Firearms in the Aguanga/Sage area just started doing their renewal classes for $175. This is the best price I've seen so far from a private vendor.

Might have to call them and verify. Thier website only shows

"16 HOUR CCW
THIS COURSE MEETS THE CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR THE 8-HOUR RENEWAL AND 16-HOUR INITIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS APPROVED BY THE SAN DIEGO SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT.

325.00

[Maulerrr]

Originally Posted by 1911.45_4Me

Might have to call them and verify. Thier website only shows...

That's what they said through a text message, but yeah I can't even find their class info on their website. Just some general CCW PREP class

[1911.45_4Me]

Just a FYI,
Beaumont Range is now doing the classes and qualifying. If that works for anyone.

[LMan57]

Originally Posted by 1911.45_4Me

Just a FYI,
Beaumont Range is now doing the classes and qualifying. If that works for anyone.

Casey is a good instructor a stand up guy that's where I got mine.

[1911.45_4Me]

Agree,
That"s where I first went for initial and have done renewal"s with Casey ever since. Straight and to the point kinda guy. Getting my renewal and Qualifications end of this month with Casey.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by LMan57

Casey is a good instructor a stand up guy that's where I got mine.

I Agree ....

[1911.45_4Me]

Had the 8 hour class today and Gun qualifications. Uploaded final documents, My Renewal Packet is now complete.

[classicman213]

Originally Posted by Maulerrr

Fortune Firearms in Hemet doesn't have their certification yet, but they told me the following vendors all have the required certs and are now starting to offer classes:

-Willis Home Defense, La Quinta
-Citadel Defense
-Shoot Safe Academy
-Non-Sheep Firearms
-Solutions Group International
-Right 2 Bear
-Street Safe Defense
-Brothers in Arms
-Johnny B Wood Security, Indio
-Security Training Experts, Palm Desert

Of this list, Willis is the only one who answered my phone call today. He says he'll have an 8-person class size and that he expects to have the new courses up on his website in a few days with his first class in early February

I have personal experience with Solutions Group International. They have an excellent team. super friendly, competent, and most importantly, well trained. Most are former law enforcement. They also have a very nice facility where they do the classroom portion of the training. I did my initial course and renewal with them.

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[LMan57]

Originally Posted by classicman213

I have personal experience with Solutions Group International. They have an excellent team. super friendly, competent, and most importantly, well trained. Most are former law enforcement. They also have a very nice facility where they do the classroom portion of the training. I did my initial course and renewal with them.

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You forgot the Beaumount Shooting Range...

[1911.45_4Me]

Here's a list. Anybody want to add to it, Please do so.

Thanks...

-Willis Home Defense, La Quinta
-Citadel Defense
-Shoot Safe Academy
-Non-Sheep Firearms
-Solutions Group International
-Right 2 Bear
-Street Safe Defense
-Brothers in Arms
-Johnny B Wood Security, Indio
-Security Training Experts, Palm Desert
-Beaumont Shooting Range

[Sam .223]

I just entered my window for renewal, already took the class and requal, just filled out the forms and sent them in everything, now the waiting starts, my class was 200.00 at Jonny B Woods in Indio.