San Diego CCW

[sbo80]

Had my appointment today. Showed up about 25 min before my appointment time, was back out the door in about 45 min total. Was interesting to see the mix of folks waiting. I was a little surprised to see about 1/4 women. Some older, but some younger too. Good to see so many take in interest in their own well-being.
I hadn't checked permitium in quite a while to try to move my appointment (I was lazy) but I did see the sign in the office says they've added Fridays for appointments. Anybody confirm? That will help burn down the "one year wait" bs, instead of Mondays only, but it really should be more days than that even. But the process is dumb, and the appointment was altogether pointless. They only do 3 things. Ask you to your face if the stuff you typed in the online form is correct, and you say "yes". Livescan prints. Take your photo. That's it. And it's "wait your turn" for all 3 steps separately, like at the DMV. What they really should do is allow people to do their own livescans, like they do for COE, there's no reason to only do it at the appointment time. They didn't even check my ID until the fingerprint part for the livescan (and they didn't even look at it, just stuck it in the machine), which could be done at any livescan location. There is zero reason you can't do the whole process 100% without the appointment at all, and the end result would be the same. Maybe they make you come in for the photo, which takes 3 minutes and they could do hundreds a day. Their current process stretches it out as literally long as possible.

[seabee1]

the sign in the office says they've added Fridays for appointments. Anybody confirm? That will help burn down the "one year wait" bs, instead of Mondays only, but it really should be more days than that even. But the process is dumb, and the appointment was altogether pointless.

Wait, what? they only do appts on Monday? no wonder it takes a year. their stupid tracker shows literally every day of the year. why would these mental midgets not just show Mondays??? (and Fridays i guess) You know this is all on purpose so they can stonewall us and issue as few permits as possible and still be in compliance with the laws

[L84CABO]

Wait, what? they only do appts on Monday? no wonder it takes a year. their stupid tracker shows literally every day of the year. why would these mental midgets not just show Mondays??? (and Fridays i guess) You know this is all on purpose so they can stonewall us and issue as few permits as possible and be in compliance with the laws

Resource wise, I don't believe they are equipped/staff'd to support the high volume that's happened since Bruen.

I've had my permit for five years now...so the original and then I've been through the renewal process twice now. Each time the process has been a bit different as the Sheriff has refined/improved the process. It's just about all automated at this point (Permitium), and I believe there is only one physical visit to the sheriff's office instead of the three trips it was five years ago (that was really annoying). But if I'm wrong about that, somebody please correct me.

But they need to do much better. The permitting process should should only take 30 days max whether it's a first permit or a renewal. That is consistent with a lot of other states. Anything longer and I would argue it's a violation of constitutional rights. And obviously, even requiring a permit in the first place is unconstitutional. But if it's going to be a requirement, then it should only take 30 days. They need to fix this. But it will take a lawsuit to do that and there are currently bigger fish to fry.

[stom_m3]

Hi All,

Just got my approval. Looking for recommendations on a CCW course in San Diego. I see that some offer private and some multiple students. Any experience better or worse? Thanks for the help.

[ezaircon4jc]

Hi All,

Just got my approval. Looking for recommendations on a CCW course in San Diego. I see that some offer private and some multiple students. Any experience better or worse? Thanks for the help.

I can't recommend John at North County Shooting Center enough. I did my initial & renewal training with him. He's very helpful and knowledgeable.

http://www.northcountyshootingcenter.com/firearms-training-san-diego

[L84CABO]

Hi All,

Just got my approval. Looking for recommendations on a CCW course in San Diego. I see that some offer private and some multiple students. Any experience better or worse? Thanks for the help.

Discount Gun Mart on Morena does a decent job. Been through their class three times now. There's a decent taco shop right across the street for the lunch break. Circle K next to that for coffee break.

[xblax619]

Discount Gun Mart on Morena does a decent job. Been through their class three times now. There's a decent taco shop right across the street for the lunch break. Circle K next to that for coffee break.

this is my suggestion. while there u can have them roll your prints for your AZ permit at no extra charge.

[L84CABO]

while there u can have them roll your prints for your AZ permit at no extra charge.

Dang, I didn't know that. I paid for a Live Scan for my AZ permit. Thanks for the info!

[CessnaDriver]

Discount Gun Mart on Morena does a decent job. Been through their class three times now. There's a decent taco shop right across the street for the lunch break. Circle K next to that for coffee break.

Same, I will only add be prepared for several sales pitches.

[xblax619]

Same, I will only add be prepared for several sales pitches.

u must mean from the “insurance”guy bc i don?t remember anything like that from Kyle.

[dave1947]

I went to discount gun, first hour was a usaccw sales pitch. they take to people at a time to do the shooting qualification, depending on when you go some info is missed, I got back from shooting to hear instructor say and that is how you can lose your permit. you can miss good info you should hear,it took me about 30 minutes to qualify with 3 guns so missed that much class time.

[L84CABO]

I went to discount gun, first hour was a usaccw sales pitch. they take to people at a time to do the shooting qualification, depending on when you go some info is missed, I got back from shooting to hear instructor say and that is how you can lose your permit. you can miss good info you should hear,it took me about 30 minutes to qualify with 3 guns so missed that much class time.

+1. The USCCA guy teaches about an hour of the class which is a combination of relevant info and sales pitch. I don't recall him being there in my first two classes but he was in the most recent class last Nov/Dec. The whole class is pretty silly to me at this point so tossing in a bit of a sales pitch just seems par for the course.

[10roller]

FYI, sent my safety course cert in friday night and received my License on Tuesday morning.

[Noche]

Was lucky enough to reschedule my appointment for tomorrow. Anything I should know before going in?

[L84CABO]

Was lucky enough to reschedule my appointment for tomorrow. Anything I should know before going in?

You'll be fine. Bring a copy of your stuff, just in case. Be polite and professional (not that you wouldn't). But all the clerks I've dealt with have been super cool. Remember though that they're just the clerks. They're not the ones with approval authority.

Also...as you approach the end of the process...and if you have used utility bills that will be about 90 days old at that point, expect them to come back and ask you for more recent bills. They seem to be a bit fanatical about wanting very recent bills. You can even just upload them proactively if you want.

Good luck!