San Mateo

[Gun Kraft]

Why would one put a .22 on the application for a CCW?

I agree .22LR isn't my first choice for defensive use (too many misfires for my comfort) but it is a viable choice for people with physical limitations who can't manipulate a centerfire pistol.

and why would one list only one gun???

About a third of my CCW students only put one gun on their application.

[db556762]

I also didn’t have to do an interview when I first got my permit, but have to do one now.

[martis880]

Why would one put a .22 on the application for a CCW?????? and why would one list only one gun???

I don't want this to spiral into a discussion on "why 22LR for self-defense". That is discussed ad nauseum elsewhere on the internet; I'd prefer to keep this thread focused on San Mateo's CCW process and whether or not 22LR are allowed. That said, my short answer is: extremely low recoil, low cost (can practice more), plenty reliable with good ammo, meets FBI penetration specs with the right ammo, easily concealable (means you are more likely to carry it with you), revolver fits 8 rounds, something is better than nothing.

> Why list only one gun???
Not everyone has multiple guns. Not everyone can afford multiple guns (especially in California).

[DJD100]

I just heard back from the S/O about my renewal. Before they can issue a renewal, they need to conduct an interview.

I didn't have to do any type of interview for my initial permit, so it's interesting that I do have to do an interview for my renewal.

Hmm, no interview for the initial permit seems odd, as most including myself did interview for the initial permit. The lack of that initial interview might be the reason for interview now?

[DJD100]

Interesting when I search this San Mateo forum thread I see other people say 22's are fine assuming you can pass the qual with it. Maybe that changed.

The SMSO has always had a .380 minimum caliber. Some cities might be different?

[martis880]

Nope. See the "Allowed pistol and modification" section of this page: https://www.gunkraft.com/training-ccw_san_mateo.htm
San Mateo has always restricted CCWs to certain calibers.

Interesting when I search this San Mateo forum thread I see other people say 22's are fine assuming you can pass the qual with it. Maybe that changed.

I responded to the CCW officer if they could have the decision reviewed as 22LR is not mentioned in their "unauthorized calibers" list that they sent me (and they said any caliber larger than what is on the list is also unauthorized); will update this thread when I hear back.

[db556762]

Very odd, maybe the policy just changed and you were on the unlucky side of the cutoff. I hadn't heard of interviews from the recent renewal folks (albeit a small sample size).

I just asked to do an interview for my renewal as well.

[simonp]

I recently got an email that my application is moving forwards (I applied last year in September 2023). But they told me that they are removing my 22 LR pistol from the application (that was my only gun on the application). I thought we were allowed to have 22 LR pistols on our CCW in San Mateo?

Why would one put a .22 on the application for a CCW?????? and why would one list only one gun???

[Gun Kraft]

I thought we were allowed to have 22 LR pistols on our CCW in San Mateo?

Nope. See the "Allowed pistol and modification" section of this page: https://www.gunkraft.com/training-ccw_san_mateo.htm
San Mateo has always restricted CCWs to certain calibers.

[tradecraft]

Absolutely nothing. Literally a model citizen.

Very odd, maybe the policy just changed and you were on the unlucky side of the cutoff. I hadn't heard of interviews from the recent renewal folks (albeit a small sample size).

[opw678w]

Did you have any naughties since your issuance?

Absolutely nothing. Literally a model citizen.

[martis880]

I recently got an email that my application is moving forwards (I applied last year in September 2023). But they told me that they are removing my 22 LR pistol from the application (that was my only gun on the application). I thought we were allowed to have 22 LR pistols on our CCW in San Mateo?

[tradecraft]

I just heard back from the S/O about my renewal. Before they can issue a renewal, they need to conduct an interview.

I didn't have to do any type of interview for my initial permit, so it's interesting that I do have to do an interview for my renewal.

Did you have any naughties since your issuance?

[opw678w]

So, regarding CCW renewal via the SMSO in San Mateo county, are there any new SB2 related requirements needed like psych exam or references?

I've been told it's still 8 hours class/qual for renewals.

I just heard back from the S/O about my renewal. Before they can issue a renewal, they need to conduct an interview.

I didn't have to do any type of interview for my initial permit, so it's interesting that I do have to do an interview for my renewal.

[DJD100]

Nothing new. It was exactly what you would expect if you lived in a reasonable place around reasonable and competent people. Which, being in CA, is a surprise. Just fill out the online form, pay the fee and wait for the reply. I didn't have any tickets or other naughties in the last years so if you have any of those, maybe it will be different. The training is 8 hours. If there was one "nice to have" I'd ask for some new material in the training. Currently, it was pretty much the same (maybe exactly) as the course from 2 years ago. Nothing wrong with that and the refresher is good, but it would be cool if the vendors were able to add new material every couple years. That said, I could have used a different vendor, but decided that last time went so well I didn't want to change.

Anyway, good luck, hopefully you are as pleasantly surprised as I was.

Great news, and no tickets etc here, thanks for the good news!