San Joaquin

[Nor*Cal]

Got the email stating my renewal was approved. Less than 4 weeks from interview to renewal. Woohoo!!

Congrats. I called on a Friday after reading your post and got a renewal interview for the following Tuesday. And I too received the approval email. 9 business days from interview to approval.

Great job by the San Joaquin Sheriff's Office.

[3lsmc7]

Congrats! I wish I could've been approved that early; but an approval email is better than a denial letter. Debating if I want to take one of my 9mm pistols out and get a .45 to replace it.

If only the initial application was a quick as the renewal ones.

[doc66]

***UPDATE***
Recieved phone call/email a few days ago.

05/10/17 initial application, live scan submitted

01/29/18- received call from investigator asking if any changes on address, work, etc. He said my app was going to be moved up the chain and to look for a phone call/email for approval in 2-4 weeks? (I can't recall- I was so excited to finally get a phone call- lol) He said don't take the class until that phone call saying to do so. He also confirmed the 3 firearms on my application. (I am rethinking at only putting 2- not sure yet)

So is this good news....what else should/can I expect? Thanks in advance everyone.

BTW- any suggestions on a good CCW instructor?

[scadvice]

I was very happy with First Response Firearms. Duncan was very professional.

http://www.firstresponsetrng.com/Duncan_Ramirez.html

[slayer61]

I was very happy with First Response Firearms. Duncan was very professional.

http://www.firstresponsetrng.com/Duncan_Ramirez.html

Yup. And Duncan has "refresher" courses from time to time for his past students. The opportunity to draw from a holster & shoot isn't always allowed at the public ranges.

[james29]

[damienlevitt]

Is personal protections still an acceptable good cause statement? I just turned 21 so hopefully that doesn't cause any problems. I'm finishing up my application and I will keep you all posted on how it goes.

[Mayor McRifle]

Is personal protections still an acceptable good cause statement?

See Section III C on page 2: https://www.sjgov.org/sheriff/ccwforms.pdf

[damienlevitt]

See Section III C on page 2: https://www.sjgov.org/sheriff/ccwforms.pdf

Thank you! I just called and scheduled my interview, as of 02/07 the earliest appointment was on 03/12. I'll give updates after the interview.

*UPDATE*
03/12/18 - Interview and initial livescan and applications submitted.

[BubbaCluck]

I have a question. I already have my LTC for SJ County and would like to qualify/add a gun to my permit. I did this already for one gun at Best Handgun in Lincoln but would like to know if there is anyone local to SJ County that will do a simple handgun qualification. I cannot seem to find a place around here that will do just a qualification without taking the complete course.
Any help would be appreciated!

[Nor*Cal]

Contact Valley Defense Consulting. Pretty sure they will do just a handgun qualification.

[BubbaCluck]

Thanks to Larry at Defensive Accuracy Firearms Training I qualified my new gun today. And only a ten minute drive.

[Mayor McRifle]

Thanks to Larry at Defensive Accuracy Firearms Training I qualified my new gun today. And only a ten minute drive.

1. How much did it set you back?
2. Did you do your CCW class with Defensive Accuracy Firearms? Or did they just provide a gun qualification service for you upon request?

[BubbaCluck]

I did my initial class at Best Handguns in Lincoln. I did not want to drive all the way back to Lincoln for one gun so Larry did my qualification locally for a very reasonable price. I will do my renewal class with him next year.

[KenP]

Question for you guys - if I schedule my appointment to submit my application and then within the next year I move, but stay in the same city/county, will that affect anything or will it start the process over?