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[Sniperguns]

Hi Folks -

First I would like to thank all of you for your posts about this process and updates on timeline. The many words of encouragement here have finally convinced this law-abiding, responsible, average joe gun-owner to move forward on obtaining my CCW in Orange County.

So:

3/5/17 online request sent
3/6/17 email confirmation of interview set for 10/27/17

Looks like similar to 3gman and MFW, I'm in it for at least a 12-month process. May the good Lord give me the patience and wisdom to fight for my constitutional rights and make it through the process!!!

If you don't mind spending the money early you can do your live Scan before you go to your initial interview which can cut your process down to about 8 months.

I recommend doing the live Scan 4 months before your initial interview.

[topper949]

If you don't mind spending the money early you can do your live Scan before you go to your initial interview which can cut your process down to about 8 months.

I recommend doing the live Scan 4 months before your initial interview.

Great, thanks for advice. Given how long live scan appears to be taking, I think its worth spending the money.

[Biznitch15]

I have my Riverside CCW, How is it on this County? Lenient?

[Browneye]

I have my Riverside CCW, How is it on this County? Lenient?

It should be good for all counties and all areas within the state except where prohibited by law. Does it have some kind of restriction to Riverside County?

Oh, and you can only get one in the county of which you reside.

[LL949]

Does anyone know how long after you send it your training cert will OCSD email you confirming pick up date?

Thanks

[Rsenal7]

Does anyone know how long after you send it your training cert will OCSD email you confirming pick up date?

Thanks

It just depends on how many people are ahead of you. And they seem to prioritize current CCW holders who are expiring or have expired.

I sent in my training cert shortly after my renewal application and I still had to wait 4 months, and my permit ultimately expired. I checked status 30 days before my expiration and they said that I still had people ahead of me. I waited 11 days with an expired permit before getting renewed.

My advice is, if you're confident that your good cause is strong, good ahead with your training, live scan, etc. Give them everything they need, and verify receipt. That way you don't lose any time running around completing all the steps. That's the fastest way to get it done.

Be advised though, should you get denied for any reason, you'll be out the training costs etc. Even though, training is worth every penny either way.

[pharmer9]

Does anyone know how long after you send it your training cert will OCSD email you confirming pick up date?

Thanks

My initial permit was issued 2 weeks after I sent in my training certificate.

[Doheny]

I have my Riverside CCW, How is it on this County? Lenient?

Not sure what you're asking.

[LL949]

It just depends on how many people are ahead of you. And they seem to prioritize current CCW holders who are expiring or have expired.

I sent in my training cert shortly after my renewal application and I still had to wait 4 months, and my permit ultimately expired. I checked status 30 days before my expiration and they said that I still had people ahead of me. I waited 11 days with an expired permit before getting renewed.

My advice is, if you're confident that your good cause is strong, good ahead with your training, live scan, etc. Give them everything they need, and verify receipt. That way you don't lose any time running around completing all the steps. That's the fastest way to get it done.

Be advised though, should you get denied for any reason, you'll be out the training costs etc. Even though, training is worth every penny either way.

I'm done with live scan and I got an email to go ahead with training and so I did that and sent them the training cert. and verified they received it, so hopefully I hear from them soon.
thankss

[Doheny]

Does anyone know how long after you send it your training cert will OCSD email you confirming pick up date?

Thanks

I'd ping them after two weeks.

[G_Man604]

I'd ping them after two weeks.

They're fairly fast right now. Here's my timeline.

2/2/16: online submission
2/3/16: 6/17/16 appt
6/10/16: request to resched
6/13/16: new appt 10/13/16
8/19/16: new appt 11/29/16
11/29/16: initial interview
11/29/16: livescan
1/19/17: sheriff check at home
2/11/17: informed of move
2/14/17: residency check
2/22/17 - conditionally approved
2/28/17: sent certificate of completion
3/1/17: verified receipt of certificate
3/9/17: pick up license 3/20/17

I'm ecstatic with the process and the wait wasn't a big deal for me.

[MisoMan]

They're fairly fast right now. Here's my timeline.

2/2/16: online submission
2/3/16: 6/17/16 appt
6/10/16: request to resched
6/13/16: new appt 10/13/16
8/19/16: new appt 11/29/16
11/29/16: initial interview
11/29/16: livescan
1/19/17: sheriff check at home
2/11/17: informed of move
2/14/17: residency check
2/22/17 - conditionally approved
2/28/17: sent certificate of completion
3/1/17: verified receipt of certificate
3/9/17: pick up license 3/20/17

I'm ecstatic with the process and the wait wasn't a big deal for me.

Congrats! Im still confused as to whats going on with my process.

9/29/16 initial interview
10/3/16 live scan
10/5/16 residence check

1/26/17 followed up with investigator about status, was told he will submitt my pacakge for final review the following day.
3/2/17 followed up again with both investigator and ccw unit email, both repkied my pacakge was in final review.

Whats the delay? Just curious because applicants have come after me and were already approved. I figured if they were going to deny me, it would have happened by this time. Any thoughts?

[WyGoSlw]

Congrats! Im still confused as to whats going on with my process.

9/29/16 initial interview
10/3/16 live scan
10/5/16 residence check

1/26/17 followed up with investigator about status, was told he will submitt my pacakge for final review the following day.
3/2/17 followed up again with both investigator and ccw unit email, both repkied my pacakge was in final review.

Whats the delay? Just curious because applicants have come after me and were already approved. I figured if they were going to deny me, it would have happened by this time. Any thoughts?

Be patient. You still have a few months of waiting. From my understanding there are more applicants requesting this privilege (or constitutional right for some) and the process just takes longer. They have to be thorough in this process. Keep in mind what state you live in! It could be so much worse. We could be living in LA Co.!

[MisoMan]

Be patient. You still have a few months of waiting. From my understanding there are more applicants requesting this privilege (or constitutional right for some) and the process just takes longer. They have to be thorough in this process. Keep in mind what state you live in! It could be so much worse. We could be living in LA Co.!

Haha true, thanks for the input. I appreciate it!

[kriller134]

Haha true, thanks for the input. I appreciate it!

Patience is key. You'll get there. It took awhile for my pick up date too. My advice is to check all email boxes (spam). My pick up email went to my spam folder and I missed my initial pick up appointment.