Riverside

[Baconator]

OK, gotcha.
I just know of alot of people who just applied directly to the Sheriff's CCW unit and had no problem.

The only thing I do know for sure is if you call and ask they will tell you.
I talk to those guys all the time and they really don't understand why more people don't just call them up and ask questions. You don't even have to tell them your name.
Sheriff Sniff has taken quite an interest in CCW's lately. That is why he bought the new equipment for the plastic cards.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

Will do, thank you.

[cindynles]

You do not have to apply to the city first. The Riverside Sheriff CCW will accept your application without having to first apply to the city. I went directly to the Sheriff and was never asked about a city application.

[Baconator]

Well ok, save me a phone call. Thanks.

[00BuckShot]

FYI...Update.

December 1st, 2010 initial interview and packet drop off. I filled everything out comepletely and was well prepared with MO's for payment in hand.

January 10th, 2011...CCW in hand. Less than 6 weeks, start to finish.

Everything went smooth and the CCW unit was helpful and very professional.

[hawk1]

Well done 00BuckShot

Care to post any insight as to what you did right or wrong in the process or if you had a chance to do over? How were they as to good cause? No specific details on yours, just overall?
Thanks

[00BuckShot]

I just made sure that EVERYTHING was done ahead of time. Everything was typed up and legible. My good cause we well written, like you would a college paper. (Thank goodness for spell check.) I dressed nice for the interview and gave them no other cause to turn me down. All the "t's" were crossed and the "i's" dotted. Got my class taken care of in a timely manner. Made followup calls but didn't bug them. All in all it was pretty easy!

[cindynles]

FYI...Update.

December 1st, 2010 initial interview and packet drop off. I filled everything out comepletely and was well prepared with MO's for payment in hand.

January 10th, 2011...CCW in hand. Less than 6 weeks, start to finish.

Everything went smooth and the CCW unit was helpful and very professional.

I had my initial interview November 15th and I still haven't heard back.........

[cindynles]

Well, I am at 63 days since my initial interview now. They have 27 more to let me know, as of last week my application is "under review"..........

[lawaia]

Well, I am at 63 days since my initial interview now. They have 27 more to let me know, as of last week my application is "under review"..........

Hang in there. I was just in the office the other day, and was told they have been extremely busy with applicants. I would think you are getting close, though.

Good luck!

[dave3223]

Seeking Advice

I just had a question that I wanted to know if anyone might be able to answer or offer advice to. I too own a business in Riverside (a foster family agency dealing with abused and neglected children who are dependents of the court). I have been a social worker for the past 17 years (including several years a long time ago with Riverside County Child Protective Services). I have been considering applying for a CCW for a while. Whereas it is true that my business does deal with large sums of money, it should be noted that much of these deposits are in the form of checks received from the counties that we service. I have deposits receipts in large dollar amounts (six figure amounts), however the deposit receipts do not differentiate between cash deposits versus deposits via checks. Yes, I too have a business account at BofA. I do make cash deposits also, but again, the very large sums are from checks received.

Would it not be worth the time using a good cause statement which focuses on large financial deposits or would it be better to consider a good cause based on the safety of my employees and myself from the family members of the kids that we monitor. Yes, with my business and the issues that we deal with in the families of the kids who are placed in foster care, there are problems. Fortunately, I have been able to address these problems through the use of good communication and trying to defray the feelings of some of these individuals, however a CCW has been something that I have been considering for a long time.

Just seeking opinions, but would this be a good reason for attaining a CCW and would the issue of safety or large deposits be a "good cause" reason?

[SDI]

I think the overall picture you describe is an excellent good cause.

I have told alot of people in the past to just call and ask the CCW unit, but I don't think anybody does. Most can't believe that they really can get one and don't want to screw it up by asking the wrong questions.

But I truly think the deputies that manage this have your best interests at heart. If you call you don't even have to give your name. They will ask some questions and almost help you form your good cause. They really do want to issue. I have spent hours talking to them.

Here is the number 951-486-2856

[dave3223]

SDI... Thank you for your response and advice. I also appreciate the phone number and will look to make the call in the morning!

[jpigeon]

Is there any update or policy change regarding "personal protection" for "good cause"???

[mtsul]

I think the overall picture you describe is an excellent good cause.

I have told alot of people in the past to just call and ask the CCW unit, but I don't think anybody does. Most can't believe that they really can get one and don't want to screw it up by asking the wrong questions.

But I truly think the deputies that manage this have your best interests at heart. If you call you don't even have to give your name. They will ask some questions and almost help you form your good cause. They really do want to issue. I have spent hours talking to them.

Here is the number 951-486-2856

Is there any update or policy change regarding "personal protection" for "good cause"???

I know are we like solano county yet?

[SDI]

I know are we like solano county yet?

Not to my knowledge.