San Diego CCW

[BucDan]

I'm hoping I get the email at the end of the month. I see people getting approved in 40 days, without taking the full 90 days.

[ARFAN]

Are you thinking of David Premetz in Escondido? He does his class at a small private range called EFGA I believe? He?s GREAT. Very mellow and polite older gentleman. Very mellow and quiet private range with no distractions.
I had a great experience and give him 👍👍 2 thumbs up.

Also : he only charges $40 total for renewal, no extra fees for extra guns on renewal as well.
Can?t recommend him enough for my experience being a newer firearm owner. Very knowledgeable and patient and good style of instructing etc.

slixgunr@yahoo.com is his email. I can?t find his phone number right now. If it?s not appropriate to post his email please let me know and I will erase and delete. My apologies.

+1 for David Premetz his phone : 760-489-1082

[UnknownTester]

Hi everyone, quick question. I am applying for my first time (after wanting to do it for the last 10 years) and was curious what the interview processes was like, especially the whole why do you want one part? I don't own my own business and my friends and family have always said I can't get one since I don't own a business of my own or have had my "life threatened". Although I have been jumped once before and still have the broken nose to show for it.

I am assuming it's pretty common sense type questions? I've held a TS Clearance in the past so I know that sorta stuff won't be an issue for me. I figured practice at the range some more with the pistols I want to qualify for then once I am comfortable with my groupings (Pretty comfortable with my shots atm), put in my actual application. Am I over thinking all this? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. I read the first 5 pages then went to the latest and read everything back to page 58. So if I missed something that was recently said about all this I apologize in advance.

Thank you.

[Rukus]

Hi everyone, quick question. I am applying for my first time (after wanting to do it for the last 10 years) and was curious what the interview processes was like, especially the whole why do you want one part? I don't own my own business and my friends and family have always said I can't get one since I don't own a business of my own or have had my "life threatened". Although I have been jumped once before and still have the broken nose to show for it.

I am assuming it's pretty common sense type questions? I've held a TS Clearance in the past so I know that sorta stuff won't be an issue for me. I figured practice at the range some more with the pistols I want to qualify for then once I am comfortable with my groupings (Pretty comfortable with my shots atm), put in my actual application. Am I over thinking all this? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. I read the first 5 pages then went to the latest and read everything back to page 58. So if I missed something that was recently said about all this I apologize in advance.

Thank you.

The ?interview? portion is nothing more than someone sitting down and reviewing all the answers from your online application to see if any info has changed. For example, I added a handgun to my application at that time. Best advice is to apply now and keep looking on Permitium for new openings so you don?t have to wait the full year or whatever the wait is at now.

[LoadedM333]

Hi everyone, quick question. I am applying for my first time (after wanting to do it for the last 10 years) and was curious what the interview processes was like, especially the whole why do you want one part? I don't own my own business and my friends and family have always said I can't get one since I don't own a business of my own or have had my "life threatened".

Thank you.

Your friends and family are wrong. Haven't they heard about the Bruen case, good cause is no longer required. You don't need to own any businesses nor life threatened.

I recommend checking out San Diego County Gun Owners site, join their webinar if you can.

https://sandiegocountygunowners.com/ds

Good luck!

[L84CABO]

Hi everyone, quick question. I am applying for my first time (after wanting to do it for the last 10 years) and was curious what the interview processes was like, especially the whole why do you want one part? I don't own my own business and my friends and family have always said I can't get one since I don't own a business of my own or have had my "life threatened". Although I have been jumped once before and still have the broken nose to show for it.

I am assuming it's pretty common sense type questions? I've held a TS Clearance in the past so I know that sorta stuff won't be an issue for me. I figured practice at the range some more with the pistols I want to qualify for then once I am comfortable with my groupings (Pretty comfortable with my shots atm), put in my actual application. Am I over thinking all this? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. I read the first 5 pages then went to the latest and read everything back to page 58. So if I missed something that was recently said about all this I apologize in advance.

Thank you.

The interview process is more about them checking your information to make sure it's complete and asking any clarification questions. But this assumes that you don't have anything questionable in your background. If you do, they'll probably want to talk about that some. But that's a guess as I don't have anything like that in my past. They call it an interview but it's really not an interview in the traditional sense so don't sweat it.

You should also disclose everything. Because they'll find it. And a lot of times they seem to care more that you tried to hide something than whatever it is you actually did 20 years ago when you were an idiot teenager.

Note that the whole, "needing a good cause" thing to justify getting a permit is no longer relevant. The Bruen SCOTUS case, last year, found that to be unconstitutional so you don't need a reason to justify it. Self defense is a good enough cause if they do ask you for some reason...but they shouldn't.

If you have a clean record and have never been committed to a mental institution, it should be a slam dunk.

Keep in mind you're dealing with the clerks and they are not the decision makers in the process. They're very helpful and all the ones I had seemed to genuinely want you to get the permit. Be professional and polite...not that you wouldn't...and you'll be fine.

I would also suggest checking out the SD County Gun Owners site on the CCW process. They are the whole reason we are able to get permits finally. They're information is solid and the seminars are worth your time if you have further questions. Also think about becoming a member or throwing them a donation if you are able. They do fantastic work.

Also tell your friends and family that things have changed dramatically. If you're in good legal standing and willing to go through the process and pay the fees, you should easily be able to get a permit. Tell them to apply. And keep checking the system if their interview date is far out. There's a pretty good backlog as a result of the Bruen case and people finally starting to realize that the "golden ticket" is obtainable. People have had good luck improving their dates but you may have to check back a lot. You never know when someone is going to cancel their appointment and something closer frees up. So check often.

Good luck!

[BucDan]

Just passed 56 days. Dang, I really hope it doesn't go the full 90. I'm hoping to get the ccw in my possession before ab-2 goes into effect so I can know what it feels like to carry outside.

[NoNOS67]

Just passed 56 days. Dang, I really hope it doesn't go the full 90. I'm hoping to get the ccw in my possession before ab-2 goes into effect so I can know what it feels like to carry outside.

I'm sure you will get that opportunity. While it won't take as long, the wait after completing your training will feel much longer. Good luck!

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[BucDan]

And that's the thing, ab-2 requires 16 hours of training now I believe. Trying to cut class short here!

[BucDan]

Officially on day 70. Watch I get an email on day 89/90.

[DCoakley]

Pulled the trigger for my CCW.

10/16/2023 Applied
10/07/24 Interview

Checking daily to bump up the interview. Any tips to speed up the interview date other than daily checking?

[newcreation77]

There is no other way that I know of besides checking. I checked multiple times per day and moved my appointment up by many months when I finally got an earlier appointment.

Pulled the trigger for my CCW.

10/16/2023 Applied
10/07/24 Interview

Checking daily to bump up the interview. Any tips to speed up the interview date other than daily checking?

[L84CABO]

Pulled the trigger for my CCW.

10/16/2023 Applied
10/07/24 Interview

Checking daily to bump up the interview. Any tips to speed up the interview date other than daily checking?

You just have to keep at it. Check several times a day if you can manage it as you never know when someone is going to cancel their appointment and a spot opens up. Others are trying to dot he same thing.

SD Sheriff's Dept has done a pretty good job overall with their process considering how things were 6 years ago when they first started issuing. They've had big backlogs in the past and did a good job of getting them under control but I'm not sure much is going to be done with the current situation.

I suspect with Bruen that the number of applicants has gone through the roof. And from what I can tell...and this is just a guess...but it appears like they only do interviews on Mondays. There is likely a significant staffing issue and they've dedicated Mondays to CCW applicants but the clerks still have a tone of other duties.

I understand the challenges of being short staffed but a year wait is horrendous and clearly unconstitutional...but it's probably going to take a lawsuit...or two to improve this situation.

[DCoakley]

Thx everyone.

[newcreation77]

Day 86 now?
I believe I am on day 73...

Officially on day 70. Watch I get an email on day 89/90.