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[dawgcasa]

Originally Posted by pblawman

First time applicant:

Applied online: 1/15/21
Interview scheduled: 7/7/21

I've uploaded all of the documents but I'm holding back on the CCW class and the Livescan until we get closer to the interview time.

If your good cause statement generally meets what OCSD expects for “almost shall issue”, and your background is clean, then why would you wait on the CCW class and Livescan? If you think you have a 99.999% chance of being approved, you’re going to spend that money anyway, so just get it done. Waiting to complete those steps will just slow the whole process down. If they can move your appointment up and you don’t have everything ready, guess what, you missed your chance to move up your issue date. Think of the CCW class as a gun safety class ... its just an investment in yourself to be more confident in handling your gun.

(BTW ... I’ve been through CCW qualification/renewal five times now ... and at every CCW requalification, there’s always 1-2 people there who have NO idea of how to handle or shoot a gun, and have no business getting a CCW just for the safety of those around them)

[pblawman]

Originally Posted by dawgcasa

If your good cause statement generally meets what OCSD expects for “almost shall issue”, and your background is clean, then why would you wait on the CCW class and Livescan?

Good call. I don't anticipate any issues with my GC and I don't have anything in my background that would be a problem (arrest and dismissal for disorderly conduct 25 years ago). I've disclosed everything.

I signed up for the pre-CCW class, and that's when I learned that I could (and should) apply before having everything completed. I'm still evaluating where/how I want to complete my CCW training. I'm thinking I should look for an instructor who is certified in some of the surrounding states so I can get licensed there if I'm so inclined.

[Mike_T]

Originally Posted by pblawman

Good call. I don't anticipate any issues with my GC and I don't have anything in my background that would be a problem (arrest and dismissal for disorderly conduct 25 years ago). I've disclosed everything.

I signed up for the pre-CCW class, and that's when I learned that I could (and should) apply before having everything completed. I'm still evaluating where/how I want to complete my CCW training. I'm thinking I should look for an instructor who is certified in some of the surrounding states so I can get licensed there if I'm so inclined.

Artemis defense institute has a free pre ccw class and also provides training with firearm qualification.


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[dawgcasa]

Originally Posted by pblawman

Good call. I don't anticipate any issues with my GC and I don't have anything in my background that would be a problem (arrest and dismissal for disorderly conduct 25 years ago). I've disclosed everything.

I signed up for the pre-CCW class, and that's when I learned that I could (and should) apply before having everything completed. I'm still evaluating where/how I want to complete my CCW training. I'm thinking I should look for an instructor who is certified in some of the surrounding states so I can get licensed there if I'm so inclined.

My initial CCW training in 2012 was with FTA (Firearms Training Associates), and in the class they did all the fingerprinting and applications for non-resident CCW permits in UT, AZ, and FL. While AZ is constitutional carry, the permit covers a few scenarios like carrying on school property, within a restaurant that serves alcohol, etc., in addition to whatever reciprocity it gains you.

[Mike_T]

Originally Posted by dawgcasa

My initial CCW training in 2012 was with FTA (Firearms Training Associates), and in the class they did all the fingerprinting and applications for non-resident CCW permits in UT, AZ, and FL. While AZ is constitutional carry, the permit covers a few scenarios like carrying on school property, within a restaurant that serves alcohol, etc., in addition to whatever reciprocity it gains you.

Nice! Yeah I got mine for Utah and az. Still waiting on California.


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[pblawman]

I just got to thinking about my application. One of the guns I applied to register is a Sig Sauer P320. I purchased the XCarry 9MM. I ordered a conversion kit and now use it primarily as a compact 40 caliber (and sometimes drop a 357 barrel in). I listed the Sig with the 40 on my OC application. If they search the serial number (which I suspect they will), will the discrepancy be an issue?

[socal m1 shooter]

Originally Posted by pblawman

[...]I'm thinking I should look for an instructor who is certified in some of the surrounding states so I can get licensed there if I'm so inclined.

I did the multi-state add-on at Artemis, where the class is taught by someone licensed with AZ, FL, and UT. The instructor is certified to roll prints for those states, so basically you leave the class (assuming you opt for multi-state) with fingerprint cards, certificates, needed photos, etc., for those states.

In other words, you have everything you need to drop the applications for AZ, FL, and UT in the mail when you walk out the door.

If applying to those other states, and you did not disclose that on your initial app with OCSD, I would drop them an email advising of same. I'm sure they will see some record of the background checks from the other states, since they are backlogged.

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by pblawman

I just got to thinking about my application. One of the guns I applied to register is a Sig Sauer P320. I purchased the XCarry 9MM. I ordered a conversion kit and now use it primarily as a compact 40 caliber (and sometimes drop a 357 barrel in). I listed the Sig with the 40 on my OC application. If they search the serial number (which I suspect they will), will the discrepancy be an issue?

I believe you’d have to list it twice, and qualify with both as 9mm and .40.