San Diego CCW

[Nachoman]

Yes, I submitted clear, focused photographs of documents that I was unable to scan. Nobody raised an issue over this. I would examine the photo closely before you send it to make sure it is legible (with magnification) and the entire page is in the frame.

Great, thanks for the confirmation.

[Kate]

I feel your pain, Kate. I was without for two months due to delays at SDSO despite having my application in at the earliest possible date acording to their schedule. It turns out now they recommend starting the renewal process 90 days in advance, which is not really a solution as long as their processing capacity remains less than the demand.

As far as knives go, everybody has their own preference. I recommend you take a look at the Kershaw Blur. I have tried hundreds of various models. I like the Blur because it is a great size, small enough to carry easily but large enough to be robust and give you confidence in your grip. The one thing that puts it above all others I have tried is the way it absolutely SNAPS open and locks once you start the blade. Many other knives require a bit of a wrist flick or will not reliably open to full lock every time (especially if any lint has gotten into the mechanism after carrying over time). Compare the feel of the opening to any other blade and I'll bet you feel the difference. There are a variety of blade shapes available in the Blur product line. I prefer the tanto.

Thanks for the recommendation, Major!

Do you have any recommendations on good, or even sort of good, training options?

I have actually taken the Front Sight edged weapons course several years back. They don't offer it often, and I ended up really sore and bruised at the end, but it did give me an idea about how it works. And, it was that class that convinced me I could not let an attacker EVER get that close to me.

But perhaps with more consistent training, it might be enough...

And, Thank you!

Katie

[MajorCaliber]

If one doesn't have access to a scanner, did anyone submit pictures instead of scanned copies of their drivers license and training certificate? My scanner is at work, which is closed due to Covid.

Yes, I submitted clear, focused photographs of documents that I was unable to scan. Nobody raised an issue over this. I would examine the photo closely before you send it to make sure it is legible (with magnification) and the entire page is in the frame.

[Nachoman]

If one doesn't have access to a scanner, did anyone submit pictures instead of scanned copies of their drivers license and training certificate? My scanner is at work, which is closed due to Covid.

[LoadedM333]

San Diego CCW

My CCW expires this Wednesday. I applied for the renewal mid-July, and uploaded all documentation besides the requalification cert, at that time. I did the requalification 29 days before expiration, and uploaded that doc on the same day. And, as of 2 minutes ago, Permitium still says my application will be assigned to a processor "shortly." ...

[MajorCaliber]

I feel your pain, Kate. I was without for two months due to delays at SDSO despite having my application in at the earliest possible date acording to their schedule. It turns out now they recommend starting the renewal process 90 days in advance, which is not really a solution as long as their processing capacity remains less than the demand.

As far as knives go, everybody has their own preference. I recommend you take a look at the Kershaw Blur. I have tried hundreds of various models. I like the Blur because it is a great size, small enough to carry easily but large enough to be robust and give you confidence in your grip. The one thing that puts it above all others I have tried is the way it absolutely SNAPS open and locks once you start the blade. Many other knives require a bit of a wrist flick or will not reliably open to full lock every time (especially if any lint has gotten into the mechanism after carrying over time). Compare the feel of the opening to any other blade and I'll bet you feel the difference. There are a variety of blade shapes available in the Blur product line. I prefer the tanto.

[GuillermoAntonio]

My CCW expires this Wednesday. I applied for the renewal mid-July, and uploaded all documentation besides the requalification cert, at that time. I did the requalification 29 days before expiration, and uploaded that doc on the same day. And, as of 2 minutes ago, Permitium still says my application will be assigned to a processor "shortly." So, on Thursday, if I leave the house, it will be without a handgun.

And, this makes me much sadder than I thought I would be. It has surprised me how much my level of fear has gone down being out and about. And, I am pretty sure the fear of those bad things happening again will keep me inside a lot more.

I am thinking now that I need more "edged weapons" training, since knives are a concealed weapon that one does not yet need a permit for. But I sure hate the idea of those people being close enough to me that a knife might work. Heck, even mace distances are probably too close...

I hate this...

[Kate]

Looks like my CCW will expire

My CCW expires this Wednesday. I applied for the renewal mid-July, and uploaded all documentation besides the requalification cert, at that time. I did the requalification 29 days before expiration, and uploaded that doc on the same day. And, as of 2 minutes ago, Permitium still says my application will be assigned to a processor "shortly." So, on Thursday, if I leave the house, it will be without a handgun.

And, this makes me much sadder than I thought I would be. It has surprised me how much my level of fear has gone down being out and about. And, I am pretty sure the fear of those bad things happening again will keep me inside a lot more.

I am thinking now that I need more "edged weapons" training, since knives are a concealed weapon that one does not yet need a permit for. But I sure hate the idea of those people being close enough to me that a knife might work. Heck, even mace distances are probably too close...

I hate this...

[ezaircon4jc]

No, it's not just you, this was spot on ... for both initial and renewal I thought the handing of the application back to me for such trivial items was a colossal waste of time. Well said.

I had to make a couple of corrections on my application at my initial interview, but I was still in and out in about 30 minutes and that was we had to wait for the fingerprint machine. I don't remember who did my interview (basically just turning in the paperwork and making sure it was correct; along with the picture and prints), but she was very efficient and friendly. my understanding is the deputies run the background check and the ladies "behind the glass do the approving."


Jessica was fantastic! I waited longer (my app't was the 1st after lunch) than it took to pick up the permit. Jessica volunteered the no-limit firearm information to me when I asked if they laminate the paper permit. Rabbit trail... since I have to carry the license when I'm carrying; which should be all the time with few exceptions; hoe long do they think that piece of paper will last in my wallet?... She said I could laminate it if I want, but they wouldn't be able to add the additional firearms. I still don't know if I will or not; it depends on how much trouble it will be to add my Firestorm.

[LoadedM333]

San Diego CCW

[SDG19]

No, it's not just you, this was spot on ... for both initial and renewal I thought the handing of the application back to me for such trivial items was a colossal waste of time. Well said.

[MajorCaliber]

Qualify with the additional guns. Your instructor may re-do your original form to include all the guns on one form, or may give you a supplementary form with just the additions guns. Upload that to Permitium asap with a cover letter explaining what you are doing. Don't blindside them by just showing up at your appointment requesting new guns, because they need lead time to verify that the new ones are registered to you.

[CessnaDriver]

So I already took the renewal class and qualified with 3 guns and submitted on permitium early. They didn’t contact me yet for appointment. How would I add more guns at this point? I can still upload documents, not sure I can go back and edit the list of guns though now that it’s submitted. Or maybe I can just bring in the qualification document at the appointment when I get one? Wouldnt mind adding a couple full size.

[MajorCaliber]

[ezaircon4jc]

For those that applied in late 2019 and early 2020, How long did it take for a processor to be assigned to your app?

I called for my app't late September. My original app't was 4/2 but was postponed for the 'rona. My updated app't was 6/1. My processor was assigned after that. I was approved around 7/6. I made the mistake of calling for an issue app't until after my class, so my earliest issue date was 8/20. Somewhere around 11 months from start to finish. It went pretty quickly after my initial appointment. They told me they have 90 days from appointment to approval or denial, but it rarely takes that long.