Alameda

[bug_eyedmonster]

My wife and I had a talk about this, and she wants me to apply. I don't have any problems with the process as described in the last six pages in this thread, but it's the amount of time spent. I'm curious about the GC statement, and what they consider justifiable. Any recommendations?

[Paladin]

BEM, I just sent you a PM.

[bug_eyedmonster]

BEM, I just sent you a PM.

Thank you sir.

[Paladin]

My wife and I had a talk about this, and she wants me to apply. I don't have any problems with the process as described in the last six pages in this thread, but it's the amount of time spent. I'm curious about the GC statement, and what they consider justifiable. Any recommendations?

I'm not active w/them, but I doubt CGF will be publishing the GC statements again.

They will be releasing their 2014 statewide survey of CCW issuance "soon" , but I think they're awaiting the next step/s in Peruta at this point.

Also, PM sent.

[LandLord]

See you tomorrow.... I'm in also!

to your point about "nobody has been denied" after I talked to him and heard the same thing, I read your post and called him back and he qualified it with saying "in alameda co."

who really knows, best we can do is go through the process and hope for the best.

I also called the ACSO permitting dept and spoke to the lady because I had a few questions and was told that if my "good cause" is simply because it's my right, those get denied instantly and not to waste my time. But when I explained my situation she said, ok you should be fine just make sure you submit the supporting documentation with your application.

I'm signed up to take Howard Ruiz-Harrison's CCW course this coming Sunday, should be interesting. When I had initially caled him to inquire about the course, he had told me that no one that had taken his course had ever been turned down for their CCW (althought he didn't specify if that was true in Alameda County! ). Anyway, I am by no means questioning what he said, but out of mean old curiosity does anyone have any personal anecdotes regarding what he told me?

[Paladin]

See you tomorrow.... I'm in also!

to your point about "nobody has been denied" after I talked to him and heard the same thing, I read your post and called him back and he qualified it with saying "in alameda co."

who really knows, best we can do is go through the process and hope for the best.

I also called the ACSO permitting dept and spoke to the lady because I had a few questions and was told that if my "good cause" is simply because it's my right, those get denied instantly and not to waste my time. But when I explained my situation she said, ok you should be fine just make sure you submit the supporting documentation with your application.

I'm signed up to take Howard Ruiz-Harrison's CCW course this coming Sunday, should be interesting. When I had initially caled him to inquire about the course, he had told me that no one that had taken his course had ever been turned down for their CCW (althought he didn't specify if that was true in Alameda County! ). Anyway, I am by no means questioning what he said, but out of mean old curiosity does anyone have any personal anecdotes regarding what he told me?

Once you've both gone thru the whole application process w/ACSO, please let us know what it was like, give us an idea of what your GC was (but not so detailed as to ID you), and whether you got issued.

Wish you guys the best!

[Suture1]

Just wanted to update the group that I have no update. Still waiting on the psych evaluation results from the ACSO. Going on almost two months...

[Reecek]

So glad they have made your personal safety a priority! I sure hope it works out for you.

[shayster]

Alameda County - CCW Renewal Discontinuance

Just received this in the mail after having a concealed weapons permit for over 5 years.

"This is to acknowledge that our office received your Concealed Carry Weapon Justification Letter conveying that you no longer have the the "good cause" requirement that we oblige from all initial and review applicants alike. Hence, we have doscontinued your renewal process."

Then goes on to say I can re-apply if the decision to issue CCW on mere self-defense is finalized.

I thought they couldn't reject it for "good cause" alone? Any ideas on how I should proceed?

Thanks,
Shayster

[Suture1]

Another update - Finally got another letter today that says I can can proceed with the firearms qualification at the County range! I will scan everything tomorrow at work.

Almost there..

[Suture1]

Scan of ACSO Documents

Guys,

Here is what I received in the mail yesterday. The qualification was the item I was wondering about. It does not look too bad, provided one has been practicing with his/her CCW carry gun.

I will schedule the course and report back to the group how it goes.

[LandLord]

Guys,

Here is what I received in the mail yesterday. The qualification was the item I was wondering about. It does not look too bad, provided one has been practicing with his/her CCW carry gun.

I will schedule the course and report back to the group how it goes.

Well done! glad to hear it's moving forward. I just submitted my application and all supporting documents this afternoon. Was told by Judy that "it's going to take a year" and mentioned that I know of others that are still in the process and will be setting up the range qual, her response to that was "if you call today to get your rang date, it won't be until July" Wow this drags out... but I've got nothing but time.

[Paladin]

Well done! glad to hear it's moving forward. I just submitted my application and all supporting documents this afternoon. Was told by Judy that "it's going to take a year" and mentioned that I know of others that are still in the process and will be setting up the range qual, her response to that was "if you call today to get your rang date, it won't be until July" Wow this drags out... but I've got nothing but time.

I love it: it takes over 1 year to get a permit that is good for only 2 years....

[Suture1]

Judy just called and scheduled me for July 16th to qualify at the Alameda County range in Dublin. No earlier dates available (not sure why). I asked her what is the timeframe to obtain the CCW permit after the qualification - she said it would be a few weeks after that.

[T Mac]

They will blow smoke in your ear, but the fact is that there are only slightly more than 100 personal CCW's issued in all of Alameda County, versus 1.5 million population. Unless you have an extreme situation, your chances of obtaining one is pretty bleak. Not ethical, especially considering Peruta, but not much you can do about it. I moved over the hill to Tracy 17 miles away, and expect my CCW approval shortly.