San Mateo

[Thermapen]

First application attempt. I submitted my Livescan application per email instructions from sheriff's office. Wondering when the ATI# comes and in what format - mail, electronic? Or am I just waiting for a phone call from background investigator?

"Print and complete the highlighted sections of the attached Livescan form. Please take this form with you to Pack and Mail Express, the only approved Livescan vendor located at 1017 El Camino Real, Redwood City, 94063 (650-365-2892). Livescan printing is conducted on a walk-in basis. The average print return takes approximately sixty (60) days to complete.

Once you complete the Livescan, you will receive an ATI#; please email us the number so we can properly track the progress of your application.

A background investigator will contact you to schedule an appointment for an in-person interview. "

[tonyl]

Hi folks, after the Psych Evaluation, how long did you wait for the next step?

I did mine on Dec 6, 2023, haven't heard back anything until today.

Last reply was "Application is still be reviewed. It will go to the Sheriff after it's been reviewed" on late Dec.

TIA!

lincolnjyc,

According to the thread posted by skschow above, there is a 90-days period between his psychological evaluation and the approval of the application.

[lincolnjyc]

Hi folks, after the Psych Evaluation, how long did you wait for the next step?

I did mine on Dec 6, 2023, haven't heard back anything until today.

Last reply was "Application is still be reviewed. It will go to the Sheriff after it's been reviewed" on late Dec.

TIA!

[calif 15-22]

I’m going to track my journey here:

Firearms listed- G43X and P365X (I wanted to include my XDS but that was purchased via SSE, so going with those 2 firearms)

2/16 - Online application submitted and initial payment.
2/16 - Received email confirmation application received.
2/17 - Received email with instructions for livescan at Pack and Mail RWC.
2/18 - Livescan complete and ATI No. sent back.

Update:
1/16/24 - Emailed as to what is my status
1/17/24 - Response stating “You should be assigned an investigator within next week”.

Coming up on 1 year since application submitted.

[tonyl]

An update on my CCW process.

01/01/23: Submitted application
04/26/23: Livescan complete
12/13/23: Interview
01/10/24: Psych Exam

The examination consists of three parts. The initial section must be finished before your scheduled appointment and took approximately one hour.

The second part, comprising 335 multiple-choice questions, took an hour and fifteen minutes for me to complete.
Subsequently, a face-to-face evaluation with the doctor follows based on how your answers, concluding the entire process. The second part and doctor followup took up the entire two hours.

The questions are mainly about yourself. Nothing like SAT or GMAT. The doctor said he will send his certificate back (unsure what that means), will wait and see.

The count of days so far is 374. Hope this help everyone.

[VL221]

Is there anywhere you can check on the status of the process? I applied in Feb 2023 and have not heard a peep. Haven?t heard if I passed the background check, nothing.

Email them. They were helpful and responsive.

[calif 15-22]

Is there anywhere you can check on the status of the process? I applied in Feb 2023 and have not heard a peep. Haven’t heard if I passed the background check, nothing.

[xhy]

Permitium website says

"If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license in San Mateo County, they may not apply until 120 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license." (emphasis mine)

https://sanmateoca.permitium.com/entry

My renewal for CCW is later this year Oct 2024. With all the fiasco going on with CCW licensing, how early should I begin the renewal process?
- whats the new law requirements for renewals?
- psych eval?
- how many required hours?
Thank you

[sabertactics]

My renewal for CCW is later this year Oct 2024. With all the fiasco going on with CCW licensing, how early should I begin the renewal process?
- whats the new law requirements for renewals?
- psych eval?
- how many required hours?
Thank you

Renewals are still eight hours. I would go with the sheriff's recommendation on the renewal period, which last time I checked was three months out (unless they change(d) that).

[ruel]

My renewal for CCW is later this year Oct 2024. With all the fiasco going on with CCW licensing, how early should I begin the renewal process?
- whats the new law requirements for renewals?
- psych eval?
- how many required hours?
Thank you

[CalOps334466]

Hi

Question for all with the CCW process (completed or aware).

Is the Interview a Pass / Fail? Those who have done the Psy Eval, are there questions on there like "Do you watch ****?" Also after the Psy is done, are you told that you at that point need to get the green light go ahead from the Sheriff to do the training?

Thanks!

[RussG1]

CA state regulations are 120 day max timeline

[NorCalBusa]

When I first got my permit 12y ago, it took 3-4mo and that was when the county processed ~25 new permits / year.
Now they are processing 100x that, with little to no increase in resourcing, so even 14mo isnt too bad...

SM has always been the most reasonable county in the bay area, I'm sure they're doing the best they can with what they have and have been given.

I grew up in San Mateo County and generally agree, just not on this issue. There is simply no excuse for an agency that for decades refused to have a robust CCW program. Only when prompted into it by the SCOTUS and other decisions, to redeploy resources appropriately in response to "getting caught".

I'd go along with a month or two delay forming the new organization and hire resources- but that attempt was and remains trivial at best and it shows. The new Sheriff had the perfect opportunity to make it happen- she was "new" and changes were expected by her staff and by the Supes.

[gose]

LOL, that's because SM wasn't issuing until last year

10 mo. is long but it's 14+ mo now. No lawsuit as SM is actually the first county in bay area to get behind it

When I first got my permit 12y ago, it took 3-4mo and that was when the county processed ~25 new permits / year.
Now they are processing 100x that, with little to no increase in resourcing, so even 14mo isnt too bad...

SM has always been the most reasonable county in the bay area, I'm sure they're doing the best they can with what they have and have been given.

[Djantlive]

LOL, that's because SM wasn't issuing until last year

10 mo. is long but it's 14+ mo now. No lawsuit as SM is actually the first county in bay area to get behind it