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[MA5177]

Jim's done about 50 FFL transfers for me, I'm about 1 mile from his office

he recommended TJ for my initial training back before Jim was OC certified..

Jim's a great guy!

good luck!

[StuNami]

@Browneye, @Dyambao1

Thanks for the good advice. I just got confused because I'm seeing people saying self defense isn't good enough on its own, but then all the examples I see are basically just self defense. Beyond being personalized, I thought there was a bit more cause needed.

[Free Dumb]

@Browneye, @Dyambao1



Thanks for the good advice. I just got confused because I'm seeing people saying self defense isn't good enough on its own, but then all the examples I see are basically just self defense. Beyond being personalized, I thought there was a bit more cause needed.

[ssick92]

So I completed my online application on Saturday and have my interview scheduled for tomorrow. What is the interview like? Is it mostly just to discuss GCS or are there other questions I should be prepared for?

[InnerSpark]

So I completed my online application on Saturday and have my interview scheduled for tomorrow. What is the interview like? Is it mostly just to discuss GCS or are there other questions I should be prepared for?

[ssick92]

Thanks, I'm excited to finally get this process underway, I've been putting it off for far too long.

Assuming I get conditional approval tomorrow, is there a general consensus for this forum's favorite training venues or trainers? I'm very close to On Target which has a single Saturday course (only 7 hours but somehow gets OCSD credit for a full 16 hour course?). I have also heard good things about Firearms Training Associates in Corona which is 2 consecutive days, Sat-Sun for a total of 16 hours. Not too worried about cost, I would rather be well trained.

[Criso]

Thanks, I'm excited to finally get this process underway, I've been putting it off for far too long.

Assuming I get conditional approval tomorrow, is there a general consensus for this forum's favorite training venues or trainers? I'm very close to On Target which has a single Saturday course (only 7 hours but somehow gets OCSD credit for a full 16 hour course?). I have also heard good things about Firearms Training Associates in Corona which is 2 consecutive days, Sat-Sun for a total of 16 hours. Not too worried about cost, I would rather be well trained.

I did Orange County firearm academy. One of the cheapest, and It was a fast course. Plus they provided donuts and coffee , and lunch. Most importantly super cool and funny instructors. They even gave me their numbers and said ring them up if you wanna meet at a range to qualify another gun

[DFence]

Thanks, I'm excited to finally get this process underway, I've been putting it off for far too long.



Assuming I get conditional approval tomorrow, is there a general consensus for this forum's favorite training venues or trainers? I'm very close to On Target which has a single Saturday course (only 7 hours but somehow gets OCSD credit for a full 16 hour course?). I have also heard good things about Firearms Training Associates in Corona which is 2 consecutive days, Sat-Sun for a total of 16 hours. Not too worried about cost, I would rather be well trained.

[downdiver2]

My good reason of self defense =/= good reason to OCSD. Which is why I'm looking for real examples from people inside Orange County.

But thanks for the attitude with the advice from someone who got their permit in another county. This helped a million.

Live MV - Work LF here myself. Just read between the lines of what people are telling you, add your version of that and you ARE good to go. People have answered your questions.

[ssick92]

Not that it makes a difference and I'm sure it varies, but generally how large of a class size is FTA? Are we talking a group of 10 or 50 to be expected? I would rather have a smaller group as I feel it would be more personal and info would probably be retained better...

[DFence]

Not that it makes a difference and I'm sure it varies, but generally how large of a class size is FTA? Are we talking a group of 10 or 50 to be expected? I would rather have a smaller group as I feel it would be more personal and info would probably be retained better...

The class size can get up to 40 or so but it is split in half on the range so you get a lot of time with instructors.


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[WyGoSlw]

Thanks, I'm excited to finally get this process underway, I've been putting it off for far too long.

Assuming I get conditional approval tomorrow, is there a general consensus for this forum's favorite training venues or trainers? I'm very close to On Target which has a single Saturday course (only 7 hours but somehow gets OCSD credit for a full 16 hour course?). I have also heard good things about Firearms Training Associates in Corona which is 2 consecutive days, Sat-Sun for a total of 16 hours. Not too worried about cost, I would rather be well trained.

You will not get conditional approval when you go to the initial interview, you will get interviewed and the interviewing officer will go over your GCS and application and will probably tell you whether to proceed with your background investigation and live scan or not. You will not get an official conditional approval email until you have successfully met all the requirements and your application has been reviewed by the appropriate CCW officer in charge of that department.

[ssick92]

You will not get conditional approval when you go to the initial interview, you will get interviewed and the interviewing officer will go over your GCS and application and will probably tell you whether to proceed with your background investigation and live scan or not. You will not get an official conditional approval email until you have successfully met all the requirements and your application has been reviewed by the appropriate CCW officer in charge of that department.

Makes sense, though I was under the impression that conditional approval meant that my GCS and application are good as-submitted and would be approved as long as there are no hiccups with the live scan, training, and shooting qualification.

Thanks for clarifying!



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[MA5177]

Mine is sitting there waiting for me to pick it up, I like the new walk in system.

Now I can just get over there when I can

[Yodaman]

Mine is sitting there waiting for me to pick it up, I like the new walk in system.

Now I can just get over there when I can

Yes! [emoji1369]


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