San Diego CCW

[nadodave]

Its 4" x 2.5". Folding it in half makes it fit in a cc slot.

[CessnaDriver]

I second that recommendation for the training at DCG.

For those whose laminated card fit in a credit card space, Did they cut off the tiny printing, did they cut off the tiny red printing on the outside before laminating. If not, I don't see how the entire text could fit in a credit card space unless they have reduced the size of the form since I got mine.

Laminated and folded it is 2.5" x 2.0",
The red edge printing is present on left and right/front and back edges.
Has photo.

[kayej]

I went to Discount Gun Mart on Morena Blvd. I liked it. They talked a lot about what happens legally if you ever have to use your firearm, as well as holster options, training, and stuff like that. They take you a few at a time to do the shooting qualification, so you don't end up standing around waiting for your turn for a long time.

They made the 8 hours better than just bearable. It's $200 for the class, and it includes everything including range time, target, eyes, ears. The only added expense is if you need to buy ammo.

Great info - thanks. A few more questions please - did you have to do any timed fire exercises, did you have to draw from a holster, did you have to drop and load a mag (timed)?? Thanks.

[MajorCaliber]

I second that recommendation for the training at DCG.

For those whose laminated card fit in a credit card space, Did they cut off the tiny printing, did they cut off the tiny red printing on the outside before laminating. If not, I don't see how the entire text could fit in a credit card space unless they have reduced the size of the form since I got mine.

[baranski]

2nd interview 26 June - panel approval 25 Sept - letter is in the mail. Now on to required training and then issue!!

89 days sharp.

Congrats

[nadodave]

Where did you go for required training and do you recommend them?

I went to Discount Gun Mart on Morena Blvd. I liked it. They talked a lot about what happens legally if you ever have to use your firearm, as well as holster options, training, and stuff like that. They take you a few at a time to do the shooting qualification, so you don't end up standing around waiting for your turn for a long time.

They made the 8 hours better than just bearable. It's $200 for the class, and it includes everything including range time, target, eyes, ears. The only added expense is if you need to buy ammo.

[kayej]

As of today I have my permit in hand! It is bigger than a credit card, but it fits into the main opening of my single-fold wallet just fine.

While I was there, the guy I met with showed me his enormous collection of applicants who have received their letter of approval, but have not yet scheduled their appt to pick up, some are from August he said. I would guess at least 50 files.

Where did you go for required training and do you recommend them?

[CessnaDriver]

As of today I have my permit in hand! It is bigger than a credit card, but it fits into the main opening of my single-fold wallet just fine.

While I was there, the guy I met with showed me his enormous collection of applicants who have received their letter of approval, but have not yet scheduled their appt to pick up, some are from August he said. I would guess at least 50 files.

I saw that too. I was surprised.
Maybe some have second thoughts on carrying, it is a major responsibility. Or life circumstances have kept them from completing yet, or perhaps they moved to AZ. LOL

I had them laminate and fold and found it fits fine in normal credit card space.

[nadodave]

As of today I have my permit in hand! It is bigger than a credit card, but it fits into the main opening of my single-fold wallet just fine.

While I was there, the guy I met with showed me his enormous collection of applicants who have received their letter of approval, but have not yet scheduled their appt to pick up, some are from August he said. I would guess at least 50 files.

[CessnaDriver]

2nd interview 26 June - panel approval 25 Sept - letter is in the mail. Now on to required training and then issue!!

Success is sweet. Congratulations.



In addition to the training, I spent time learning about CCW legal defense plans out there and made some choices.
Given the low costs and odds that even a clear case of self defense the families are likely to file civil suits I wouldn't want to lose the house. Plus some you can add a spouse so at least they are covered for home defense at a minimum.

[kayej]

Approved!!

2nd interview 26 June - panel approval 25 Sept - letter is in the mail. Now on to required training and then issue!!

[Hogfarmer]

Set my first appointment today. March 26th, 2019


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[CessnaDriver]

2nd interview yesterday, same clerk (Veronica). I included over 40 numbered pages of supplemental information, including photos and receipts for my astronomy equipment, photos of the remote east county observation sites I frequent, pay stubs, business registration, DD-214 from my time in the Navy, recent water and electric bills, and evidence that I have been a lay leader in my church.

What I did NOT include but should have are news stories of wild animal attacks in east county mountains, and of human and drug smuggling activity in the area. I thought this would be self-evident to anyone living in SD, but now I'm thinking that including ANY news stories about this, however old, would have helped my case.

We'll see what happens... perhaps I'll find out before Christmas.

Well, look at it as you have a little something in reserve if you have to appeal a denial. I was sitting on a couple more cards to play just in case.

[Skygazer]

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2. I brought 2 alternative good cause statements (security clearance/vulnerability, and amateur astronomy in remote backcountry). She appreciated seeing pictures and inventory/value of my astronomy equipment, and the map I provided of my regular observing sites. ...

2nd interview yesterday, same clerk (Veronica). I included over 40 numbered pages of supplemental information, including photos and receipts for my astronomy equipment, photos of the remote east county observation sites I frequent, pay stubs, business registration, DD-214 from my time in the Navy, recent water and electric bills, and evidence that I have been a lay leader in my church.

What I did NOT include but should have are news stories of wild animal attacks in east county mountains, and of human and drug smuggling activity in the area. I thought this would be self-evident to anyone living in SD, but now I'm thinking that including ANY news stories about this, however old, would have helped my case.

We'll see what happens... perhaps I'll find out before Christmas.

[LoadedM333]

Happily I can also report an approval letter received @ 85 days since the 2nd interview.

Congrats!



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