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[sevans0541]

Travel Log Requested

Hi all,

I'm currently in the process of obtaining my CCW for CA, via Orange County. My interview date is 11/17/21. I listed my GC as "hiking, outdoors, etc.". I have plenty of pictures that include myself hiking and backpacking in remote areas of California however, OCSD requested that I obtain a "travel log of areas recently traveled to". I'm a little confused on how to go about this, since I've never used or kept a travel log and I don't generally document each time I visit somewhere, except for maybe a few pictures.

Is this common for others who have used a similar GC as I did?

Thanks.

[Eighty999]

26 June 2021 - Moved to CA from AZ
29 June 2021 - Registered firearms as a new resident on CFARS
22 July 2021 - Submitted Initial CCW Application on Permitium to include good cause, images supporting good cause, and proof of residency. Initial interview was scheduled for 08 December 2021.
23 July 2021 - Completed LiveScan
02 August 2021 - Received e-mail stating that my interview had been moved to 22 Sept 2021.
22 Sept 2021 - Completed CCW Interview over Microsoft Teams
22 Sept 2021 - Submitted "Passport Style" photo as requested in interview
01 Oct 2021 - Began CCW Training Course
08 Oct 2021 - CCW Training Course and Live fire complete - Cert submitted
18 Oct 2021 - CA DOJ finally sent proof of my firearms registration
20 Oct 2021 - CCW Approved - Awaiting Payment instructions.

21 Oct 2021 - paid OCSD over phone
23 Oct 2021- CCW card arrived in the mail

[LordWasr]

10/23/21 received

[WingDings]

Updated post with the refund date.

Thanks.

[LordWasr]

10/12/21 Received Approval Text / Email

10/13/21 Paid
10/13/21 Mailed out
10/19/21 haven’t received anything in the mail yet

[samcro123]

Permitium Timeline

Hi All,

Just wanted to share my timeline to get my CCW Approved:

5/25/2021 Initial Application Submitted with Good Cause/Proof of Residence
5/28/2021 Live Scan Submitted
6/05/2021 Training Completed
10/19/2021 Interview Completed
10/20/2021 Application Approved

[Eighty999]

Approval Timeline

26 June 2021 - Moved to CA from AZ
29 June 2021 - Registered firearms as a new resident on CFARS
22 July 2021 - Submitted Initial CCW Application on Permitium to include good cause, images supporting good cause, and proof of residency. Initial interview was scheduled for 08 December 2021.
23 July 2021 - Completed LiveScan
02 August 2021 - Received e-mail stating that my interview had been moved to 22 Sept 2021.
22 Sept 2021 - Completed CCW Interview over Microsoft Teams
22 Sept 2021 - Submitted "Passport Style" photo as requested in interview
01 Oct 2021 - Began CCW Training Course
08 Oct 2021 - CCW Training Course and Live fire complete - Cert submitted
18 Oct 2021 - CA DOJ finally sent proof of my firearms registration
20 Oct 2021 - CCW Approved - Awaiting Payment instructions.

[mamono]

Just curious...where on your timeline did they process your refund?

Updated post with the refund date.

[WingDings]

Just curious...where on your timeline did they process your refund?

[mike_in_ca]

I don't recall if the application asks for citations, or for convictions (can someone confirm? I think this was changed recently?). But for the record, traffic school counts as convictions for OCSD purposes. All traffic school does is wipe points off of your DMV record.

Also, any violation you get in a moving car is a citation/conviction (e.g., seat belt, car pool lane) for OCSD purposes, while not being considered a "moving violation" for DMV point purposes.

Anyway, regarding the timing of your app, obviously the advice of the OCSD representative is far more authoritative than anything we can advise upon.

Per the State official application it asks the following:

8. List all traffic violations (moving violations only) and motor vehicle accidents you have had in the last five years. Use additional pages if necessary.

[Guninator]

Hey everyone, so I was lucky enough to get a call for the OCSD asking me about a speeding ticket that was open for me. The representative was kind enough to answer my question “Will my violations result in a denial?”, she asked her superior who said they can’t say for sure, but they would like 12-24 months without any moving violations. She advised me that I could withdraw my application rather than get a denial, which would obviously damage my chances in the future. I decided it was best to withdraw and apply after 1-2 years of no traffic violations. It really sucks but I hope I’m doing the right thing. I feel like this is the smarter play and I’m lucky I was given the scoop before my interview. Do you all feel I made the correct choice? I am playing it very safe, but this is a permit I very much want and need, I’d rather be smart and wait.

I don't recall if the application asks for citations, or for convictions (can someone confirm? I think this was changed recently?). But for the record, traffic school counts as convictions for OCSD purposes. All traffic school does is wipe points off of your DMV record.

Also, any violation you get in a moving car is a citation/conviction (e.g., seat belt, car pool lane) for OCSD purposes, while not being considered a "moving violation" for DMV point purposes.

Anyway, regarding the timing of your app, obviously the advice of the OCSD representative is far more authoritative than anything we can advise upon.

[mamono]

[bigbk123]

I wanted to begin by thanking everyone here for their advice and answers on some common questions. It helped me recently secure my CCW in OC! I have the latest timeline posted below for new applications. My advice to anyone new, if you have a solid good cause, get the training & Livescan completed before your interview. I probably could have had my permit 2 weeks sooner, but better late than never!

7/30 - Application Submitted with a majority of required photos/proof uploaded. Initial interview scheduled 12/22/21
8/2 - Received email bumping up my interview to 9/29
9/16 - Received an email to schedule an interview for 9/18
9/18 - Interview
9/18 - Livescan completed
10/4 - Training completed & certificate uploaded
10/7 - CCW approved & paid for
10/14 - CCW permit received

[NB141FD]

Thanks alot 9Cal_OC, I was able to convert all the docs to PDF and submitted them successfully.
Tony

[9Cal_OC]

9Cal_OC does this also apply to scanned docs? Permitium would not accept single page Png files telling me they were too large.