San Diego CCW

[dave1947]

make that 4. I called and they said should be done by the end of the week.

[Toy4Rick]

I know 3 guys that crossed 91 days yesterday and nothing so far. I hit 90 days on 12/12.

Sure feel sorry for folks that have interviews next summer, they can't even get in line yet, and the line isn't getting any shorter.

Seems like many of the instructors up in North San Diego County (Vista/O'Side) are only a few days out, any recommendations?

[Dan M]

Plus 1 for David.

Completed my initial training at Poway Weapons & Gear with David Bucsit. I enjoyed it. He gave a lot of good scenarios to think about and how to consider if your shoot would be good or not. Lots to think about.

As others mentioned, the qualification on the range was pretty straightforward per the State's requirements (15 rounds per gun on your CCW). Website said to bring much more ammo, but it wasn't necessary (maybe if you needed more practice).

Prior to the qual we all went out onto the range and practiced some draw-from-concealment drills and reholstering. Then did these same drills for the qualification. I think it was very helpful that they actually did the draw from holster with live fire.

I believe PWG will allow that on their range if you've completed there classes.

Would recommend.

Now just waiting for the sheriff to mail out my CCW.

Plus 1 for David. Qualified a year ago. Good class.

[danny07]

Hello, I have a method of getting an earlier interview date which can be up to a year earlier. If you are interested DM me.

[Agro]

I recently completed my CCW training and qualification with David Premetz of EFGA (Escondido Fish & Game Association). It was out at their private range in Escondido near Lake Wolford. I can't speak highly enough about the experience. I really enjoyed all the scenarios we went through drawing from holster (no ammo in pistol). I plan to practice those a lot at home and whenever I can go to a range that will let you draw from holster in the future (or desert). Also, the outdoor range time, he was very kind to offer me invaluable advice on my technique. While I shot perfectly fine and even did some shooting afterwards far beyond what was required, I now can appreciate how further training will really prove beneficial.

[dave1947]

great....would love to hear today and set up training this weekend.

[bearsdidit]

on day 84 after the interview, still crickets

I was in the office on the same day you were and I just received my approval.

[Leanosjr]

Has anyone had any problems applying while unemployed? I am transitioning into a new job and don't start until next month but it asks me if employed or not. Thank you

No issues at all with being unemployed. Was never asked about it, wasn't even mentioned.

[dave1947]

on day 84 after the interview, still crickets

[AlliDoIsHuynh]

Applied on September 21, 2022 and the earliest date available was 7/31/23. Listened to others mentioning to refresh constantly and check. Literally minutes ago, I found a slot for 12/12/22. Cut it down by 7 months! Excited to have sped up the process!

[L84CABO]

Has anyone had any problems applying while unemployed? I am transitioning into a new job and don't start until next month but it asks me if employed or not. Thank you

I've had no issues being retired but that isn't quite the same. Lots of people are out of work right now. I can't imagine this being an issue.

[NoNOS67]

Has anyone had any problems applying while unemployed? I am transitioning into a new job and don't start until next month but it asks me if employed or not. Thank you

I have not heard of any. Keep in mind that this may prompt them to ask why you are unemployed. If it is as simple as you voluntarily leaving one job and taking a break before starting the next, it should not be a problem. If you were terminated for cause or resigned in lieu of termination, it could be a different story.

[Noche]

Has anyone had any problems applying while unemployed? I am transitioning into a new job and don't start until next month but it asks me if employed or not. Thank you

[NoNOS67]

How do you go about paying the remaining fee online? Or is that after I take the class?

You pay the fee in Permitium. I paid as soon as I got the approval notification, but I suppose you could also take care of it when you upload your proof of training.

[droptrack97]

How do you go about paying the remaining fee online? Or is that after I take the class?

You can pay it before or after the class. The email you receive from the Sheriff's office that says you've been approved includes a link back to the Permitium website to pay.