Santa Cruz

[9Cal_OC]

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[otteray]

Use your Vehicle Reg if it is still shows SC address.
Call one of the utilities and ask to add your name to the bill.
PG&E bill may be printed out online.

Add a note to your application for the deputy handling the apps to read. He has his hands full, but he is reasonable.
There is no up front charge when applying; fill it out and deliver it.
To find all the forms you need; go to the Administration page of SCCSO and scroll to the bottom where all the forms you need are available for download.
If you use Facebook, go to the Concealed Carry in Santa Cruz page.

[bobsicle]

Hey folks, putting together my application for Santa Cruz county and had three questions I figured I'd run by here before I tried the sheriff's office. Apologies if these have already been answered elsewhere. Thanks in advance!

Proof of residency - the initial application phase one lists a) California Driver's License or active military ID + original state ID, b) county certified birth certificate or naturalization papers, and c) current utility bill. Do I just need one of these, a combination, or all three?
[For context, I have a California (different county) driver's license, California (different county) birth certificate, and no utility bills under my name, but I can update the driver's license to Santa Cruz and add my name to utility bills as needed. I would be rather surprised if they required a Santa Cruz county certified birth certificate for every applicant...]

Character references - any advice re: selection? I was thinking one friend who's known me from childhood, one friend I've met as an adult, and one former coworker.

Proof of ownership and registration - is an itemized receipt enough, or is there a specific form they're looking for?

[sparky1979]

Hey folks, putting together my application for Santa Cruz county and had three questions I figured I'd run by here before I tried the sheriff's office. Apologies if these have already been answered elsewhere. Thanks in advance!



Proof of residency - the initial application phase one lists a) California Driver's License or active military ID + original state ID, b) county certified birth certificate or naturalization papers, and c) current utility bill. Do I just need one of these, a combination, or all three?

[For context, I have a California (different county) driver's license, California (different county) birth certificate, and no utility bills under my name, but I can update the driver's license to Santa Cruz and add my name to utility bills as needed. I would be rather surprised if they required a Santa Cruz county certified birth certificate for every applicant...]



Character references - any advice re: selection? I was thinking one friend who's known me from childhood, one friend I've met as an adult, and one former coworker.



Proof of ownership and registration - is an itemized receipt enough, or is there a specific form they're looking for?

Proof of residency, all 3. Vehicle registration works instead of utility bill.
Character references doesn't matter who they are as long as they aren't a relative. The letter has to include contact information, length of relationship and acknowledge that you are applying for CCW.
Proof of ownership needs to be DROS or DOJ printout.
Good luck! The process was easy and the deputy very friendly and responsive. If you don't have a criminal record you will be issued. Mine took 45 days.



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[bobsicle]

Proof of residency, all 3. Vehicle registration works instead of utility bill.
Character references doesn't matter who they are as long as they aren't a relative. The letter has to include contact information, length of relationship and acknowledge that you are applying for CCW.
Proof of ownership needs to be DROS or DOJ printout.
Good luck! The process was easy and the deputy very friendly and responsive. If you don't have a criminal record you will be issued. Mine took 45 days.



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Thanks much Sparky, no record (not even a traffic violation!) so hopefully all goes smoothly. Glad to hear you got yours so quickly.

One last question - does the driver's license address also need to be a Santa Cruz address/match with my utility bill? Guessing the answer is yes but just wanted to check.

[sparky1979]

Thanks much Sparky, no record (not even a traffic violation!) so hopefully all goes smoothly. Glad to hear you got yours so quickly.



One last question - does the driver's license address also need to be a Santa Cruz address/match with my utility bill? Guessing the answer is yes but just wanted to check.

Yes they must match and be in the county.

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[1savage99]

Can you give me the total cost for SC county? It appears to be 474 plus the 150 to the psych, plus approved training course.

[sparky1979]

Can you give me the total cost for SC county? It appears to be 474 plus the 150 to the psych, plus approved training course.

When I got mine in October it was $25 to the county. $125 livescan, $150 psych, $180 training.

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[Kenzo Chan]

Hi All,
I am just starting the process now. For the initial application packet submission, do I submit all this (as per the SC Sheriff?s process)?:
1. Full-time resident of Santa Cruz County. Proof of residency to include the following:
a. California Driver?s License OR current active military ID and original state ID
b. County certified birth certificate or naturalization papers/certificate
c. Current utility bill in your name with service address (must be gas, water electric
or trash)
2. Complete Standard Application for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (Cal DOJ form
BOF4012). Initial every page of the document.
3. Three signed letters of character reference from individuals other than relatives.
4. Proof of ownership and registration of each weapon to license for concealment.
5. Complete Pre-Background Interview Form
6. Complete Employment and Residence History Form
7. Check payable to the County of Santa Cruz in the amount of $94.97*
8. Complete Live Scan applicant fingerprinting for CCW application (DOJ fees paid by
applicant)

I see some of you do the Live Scan after being asked to. Can I do this before being asked?

Can I do the training before phase 2?

Is the training requirement now 16 hours , instead of 8 hours, as per new SB2 requirements?

[Kenzo Chan]

web page, along with my notes in italics)

Initial Application, Phase One(I submitted a copy of Real ID Ca. DL.)
b. County certified birth certificate or naturalization papers/certificate (I submitted a copy of certified birth certificate)
c. Current utility bill in your name with service address (must be gas, water electric
or trash) (I submitted a copy of PG&E bill.)
2. Complete Standard Application for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (Cal DOJ form
BOF4012). Initial every page of the document.
3. Three signed letters of character reference* from individuals other than relatives. (Make sure they are people that will answer their phone and call back.)

*What should be in the character reference letters?
1. Nature of the relationship
2. Length of time of the relationship
3. Acknowledgment that the recommendation is for a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
4. The applicant is of good moral character.
5. The recommendation is done without reservation.
6. Date, contact information & signature.



4. Proof of ownership and registration of each weapon to license for concealment. (I submitted a copy of DROS for each firearm.)
5. Complete Pre-Background Interview Form
6. Complete Employment and Residence History Form
7. Check payable to the County of Santa Cruz in the amount of $94.97*
8. Complete Live Scan applicant fingerprinting for CCW application (DOJ fees paid by
applicant) (I did mine at Santa Cruz Live Scan.)
9. Interview with Professional Standards and Conduct Sergeant
If approved applicant moved to phase two. If denied, the applicant will be notified in writing.

Phase Two
12. Psychological examination (see below for info.)
13. CCW qualification course (16 hours now instead of 8) with all handguns applied for with approved instructor (I did this early in the process, to get it over with. I took my course with NorCal Med Tac. I sent my completion certificate via email to the sheriff.)

*As of 1/1/2023, the Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) License fee is $474.84. Twenty percent (20%) of the fee, $94.97, must be paid when the application is submitted, this portion of the fee is non-refundable. At the conclusion of Phase Two, the applicant will be notified of the application outcome in writing. If approved, the applicant must pay the remaining CCW application fee balance, $379.84, before the CCW license is issued.

Helpful Links and Info:

https://www.scsheriff.com/Home/SelfHelp/CCW.aspx

Where I took my Live Scan (You can pick the place of your choosing)

https://www.santacruzlivescan.com/

Santa Cruz County Live Scan Locations

https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations?county=Santa%20Cruz

NorCal Med Tac (where I took CCW training)

http://www.norcalmedtac.com/shop

Sheriff Greg Lansdowne (Retired sheriff, CCW program lead). Greg was very helpful and friendly throughout the process). He works Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Timeline:
January 15, 2024, Live Scan taken and submitted.
January 16, 2024, Application package and 20% ($94.97) fee submitted in-person to Sheriff at 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (he happened to be there in person and looked over my application package for completeness.)
February 24^th and 25^thth, 2024, interview with sheriff (very brief and straight forward).
March 19^th or so. Sheriff called references.
March 26^th, 2024, Call received from sheriff to move to phase 2. Made appointment for psych test.
April 2^nd, 2024, Psychological exam taken. (^nd part isa short interview. I took the written test then came back on the afternoon for the in-person interview.).
April 16^{th , thth,} 2024 submitted 2 passport size photos.
April 23^rd, Call received to pick up my CCW license. Paid remainder of fees online and picked up license!

Fees:
LiveScan $122
Training class at NorCal Med Tac $340 +$20 range fee
Psych exam $150
CCW License fee $474.84
Passport photos $18

Total: about $1,125, not including ammo and gear I bought for the class.

[soothsayer]

Went through ASP Firearms Training and they are fun and I highly recommend them.

[sabertactics]

Hi everyone! We just wanted to introduce ourselves to your county - our company is now a certified CCW training vendor for Santa Cruz County. We are one of the only vendors in the bay area that has the lecture portion of the training completely online, requiring only four hours in person on the range (we made it as easy and convenient as we could for you). We currently shoot at the Los Altos Rod and Gun Club in Los Gatos (off Skyline). You can check out our CCW course at https://sabertactics.com/ccw_class. Hope to see you guys on the range!