San Bernardino

[Tru2logan]

Just wanted to update those getting ready to request interviews for San bernardino. I called yesterday and the earliest appointment available was July 17th.

I would like thanks all those who contribute, I have gained so much valuable information. I was hoping someone who recently (within the last year) has obtained their ccw can help me out with the best way to word my gc statement. Please pm me if you are willing. Thanks again.

[WASR10]

I had my interview this morning. The deputy investigator was very pleasant to work with. I was there most of the morning as there were several applicants but it was a very smooth process. I am looking forward to the next step!

[winnre]

Regarding the proof of citizenship, I have derived citizenship so there is no naturalization paper. I used my US passport and gave the investigators a good instructional trivia moment of ways to acquire citizenship.

[rob474]

I had my interview this morning. The deputy investigator was very pleasant to work with. I was there most of the morning as there were several applicants but it was a very smooth process. I am looking forward to the next step!

great to hear did you sign up for your range time after the interveiw? i have mine coming up very soon

[WASR10]

great to hear did you sign up for your range time after the interveiw? i have mine coming up very soon

No, she said they don't sign up for the class at the interview anymore. They gave me all the info I needed and will call to schedule later on. Good luck on your interview!

[rob474]

probably do to the reason that can't charge you for the class till you are approved now. well thank you for the quick responce keep us update on how your process moves along i would like to see how quickly it moves along if you don't want to post here feel free to pm me
thank you
rob

[roadtrip]

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but I'm curious about a few parts of the process. Can anyone that's gone through the process in San Bernardino County recently answer a few questions?

1) Do the 4 references (not the 3 letters) find out that you're applying for a CCW? I know and trust all of my references, but I'd rather keep my ccw as close to the vest as possible.

2) Has anyone had a neighborhood visit recently? Were your neighbors informed of the purpose of the inquiry? I live in a small condo complex, but I don't really know any of my neighbors all that well (although I'm always polite and friendly). Like others have mentioned, I'm not interested in them knowing that I'm applying.

3) Do they do an employer check even if your employer is not one of your references? I'm not too concerned about that, as I've already had a conversation with our CEO, but there are a few people in the company that I'm not comfortable knowing about the permit.

Thanks a bunch, folks. I'm looking forward to getting this process started...maybe I'll even have it in hand by 2015!

[winnre]

1. Yes, they know. Mine were contacted as a follow up.
2. They told me they visited but no one knows me, I wonder how it went.
3. If they talked to my employer he can really keep secrets after all.

[roadtrip]

Wow. So at a minimum, 8 people (including my wife) will know that I'm seeking a permit. I really appreciate that SB County makes it even remotely possible to obtain a permit, but having so many people know your business seems a little weird.

[winnre]

And the folks they contacted that I gave for references? They asked THOSE people if they knew another person to recommend. So, maybe 16-24.

[roadtrip]

No kidding?!! That's the first I'd heard of that. That is just WWAAAAAYYYYY invasive.

[Cokebottle]

No kidding?!! That's the first I'd heard of that. That is just WWAAAAAYYYYY invasive.

+1, and the primary reason I have not applied.

44 homes in my condo complex and maybe 3 know that I own guns... I want to keep it that way.
SD says "We're discreet"
Right. How discreet is a deputy asking questions about you.

[rob474]

well maybe we should go back to open carry if they are just going to tell everyone we are carryng any way shheesshhh

[Cokebottle]

well maybe we should go back to open carry if they are just going to tell everyone we are carryng any way shheesshhh

Or CCW badges and bumper stickers!

[Tru2logan]

Updates?

Does anyone know if SB is falling in line with the GC initative? Also does anyone know if the silly 7 reference requirement will still be around in lets say 4 or 5 months?