San Diego CCW

[nedgun]

Has there been a change in Permitium? When I log in to try to move my interview date forward the schedule starts at Oct 3, 2023, no earlier dates. I've been trying for weeks to move my interview forward without luck. Currently scheduled for June 12. Thanks.

[xblax619]

try discount gun mart on morena blvd.

[Sparky58]

Ive seen some people have taken the 8hr class before approval email, what places can i go that allow before approval email?

PWG Site says after approval, but they don't check, don't ask!
But it is on you though! It's only good for 90 days! And if you don't get
approved by then, you'll have to take the class again!
Approvals seem to be running a little less than 90 days, so if you
take the class after 60 days from your Interview date you should be good!
I'll say again, IT'S ON YOU! If you don't get approved, then you just
wasted $200 + ammo...That's why they suggest to wait!

[Noche]

Ive seen some people have taken the 8hr class before approval email, what places can i go that allow before approval email?

[Sparky58]

Got my License in the mail Today...Friday 28Apr23

Applied: 6/25/22
Appointment: 1/30/23
8 HR CCW Class: 3/26/23 @ PWG
Approval: 4/19/23 Upload Cert. and Call SDSO and Pay $50.51
(79 days)
Status bar goes away 4/27/23
License Recieved in mail 4/28/23 Total:10 months

[Wholagan]

Received my license in the mail Saturday. My timeline.

Applied: 7/12/22
Appointment: 1/30/23
Approval: 4/7/23 (67 days)
8 hour: 4/16. Upload same day pay final fee 4/17.
Status bar goes away 4/19
License received in mail 4/22

[rplusplus]

Applied Sept 22, Interview Today. I was in and out in 30 mins. They just verified the information on Permitium and now the second waiting game begins.

Again, SD Sheriff Deptartment Permit personnel were friendly, courteous, and efficient. Looks like they were doing nonstop business, so lots of folks applying, all Race, Sex, and Age.

[MFortie]

I received my approval email last week while I was out of town. Early Feb interview, so a couple weeks shy of 90 days. Next step is training and I believe my D-i-Law’s brother is certified. Just need to confirm.

[kcstott]

It's been a dozen years at least since I've bought anything from them, so I have no idea how their sales service is at this point. But their CCW course and process is squared away. You can do everything on line and just show up and get it done. Plus there's a decent taco shop across the street for lunchy lunch.

I'm already good to go. I won't need to worry for two years.

[L84CABO]

Yep and the instructor in Temecula is certified for SD and riverside.

As to DGM. it's due to their pricing and customer service. I've had issues with them in the past and I don' t bother with them. That said it has been close to 15 years since I stepped foot in their so things may have changed. I do hold a grudge for a very long time. I have zero experience with any training they provide so your experience may be fine.

As for a indoor range when I don't want to drive to the desert I use PWG, best range in the county hands down. also top notch Customer Service too. Range pricing is expensive. it's by the hour and they round to the nearest 15 minutes. So you don't want to chit chat on the firing line.
this is also one reason I am a member of SMGC on Pendleton. I can use the MCCS range all day for about $20 rifle or pistol side.

For my CCW training I used Defensivetacticsandfirearms.com

Shane is a great easy going instructor that will not bore you to death with BS or death by power point. Very experienced, and was mentored by a few top instructors too. He's good to go for both SD and Riverside county. Qualification is shot on the Rainbow range and class room work is done in an office in Marietta. I didn't mind the drive.

It's been a dozen years at least since I've bought anything from them, so I have no idea how their sales service is at this point. But their CCW course and process is squared away. You can do everything on line and just show up and get it done. Plus there's a decent taco shop across the street for lunchy lunch.

[Wholagan]

Uploaded my cert and paid my fees yesterday and received the email that they will mail in 3-4 weeks. I?ve seen this time go down since last year but wondering what the wait time has been for new permits to be received in the mail.

[kcstott]

temecula?! It was my understanding it would have to be a class specific (or approved in other words) to San Diego county.

Yep and the instructor in Temecula is certified for SD and riverside.

As to DGM. it's due to their pricing and customer service. I've had issues with them in the past and I don' t bother with them. That said it has been close to 15 years since I stepped foot in their so things may have changed. I do hold a grudge for a very long time. I have zero experience with any training they provide so your experience may be fine.

As for a indoor range when I don't want to drive to the desert I use PWG, best range in the county hands down. also top notch Customer Service too. Range pricing is expensive. it's by the hour and they round to the nearest 15 minutes. So you don't want to chit chat on the firing line.
this is also one reason I am a member of SMGC on Pendleton. I can use the MCCS range all day for about $20 rifle or pistol side.

For my CCW training I used Defensivetacticsandfirearms.com

Shane is a great easy going instructor that will not bore you to death with BS or death by power point. Very experienced, and was mentored by a few top instructors too. He's good to go for both SD and Riverside county. Qualification is shot on the Rainbow range and class room work is done in an office in Marietta. I didn't mind the drive.

[xblax619]

Pricing is all basically the same. Initial class is going to run $200.
I drove to Temecula to take my class and I live in National city

temecula?! It was my understanding it would have to be a class specific (or approved in other words) to San Diego county.

[xblax619]

I don't deal with DGM, they are one of the reasons I hate LGS

Can u pls elaborate. What?s the problem with dgm? Feel free to send pm if u would rather not post. Just want to know if there is a reason I shouldn?t be giving them my business. Thanks.

[kcstott]

getting back to Ca for a second, I thought I saw in one of the threads here that you could not have a gun in a "school zone"

Like when you're driving? Driving past a school?

With a CCW and armed you can not be on school property. CCW holders are specifically exempted see PC 626.9 C (4) (4) When the person is exempt from the prohibition against carrying a concealed firearm pursuant to Section 25615, 25625, 25630, or 25645.