Sonoma

[beenawhile]

Congrats! I pick mine up tomorrow.

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[Friggs]

It was seriously about 6 minutes total. Alicia is running like a well oiled machine.

[mrwag]

Picked up permit today. Arrived 10 mins early, waited in lobby for about 15. Process took about 10 minutes. They couldnt laminate it as they were out of pouches. Alicia told me to reach out in 2-3 weeks, I just got it done at Fedex.
Had to trim it down pretty good to fit in wallet but was happy overall.

they allow lamination now? haha she specifically told me no.

[Ash359]

they allow lamination now? haha she specifically told me no.

She laminated mine right there with me

[MudCamper]

Picked up my license today. I just got the paper slip, and was told I could laminate it and then fold it. They are currently out of laminate pouches, or they would have done it right there.

My complete timeline:

06/23/2022 applied online with SCSO (on the day of Bruen decision)
07/05/2022 received an email stating I need to provide more documents
07/19/2022 last of all documents uploaded/emailed
07/28/2022 email advising my "background" was complete, moving to review by Lieutenant and Captain
09/09/2022 email advising I received initial preliminary approval and need to schedule Livescan
09/14/2022 do Livescan at Sheriffs Office
12/07/2022 received approval email - requiring training and 3 letters by Feb 3 2023
01/09/2023 uploaded my 3 character reference letters
01/14/2023 completed training
01/16/2023 received Notice of Completion of CCW Training and uploaded it
01/23/2023 5:02 PM approved, notified by robocall and text
01/23/2023 paid final fee online and scheduled first available pickup time of 10:40 AM 2/16/2023
02/16/2023 10:40 AM picked up my license

My total costs:

$195.14 initial application and Live Scan fees
$300.00 class / qualification
$299.12 final fee
$16.36 passport photos
$810.62 total

Edit: Timeline to modify my license to change a gun:

09/03/2023 pickup gun after 10 day wait
09/30/2023 qualification with trainer $50
10/01/2023 receive updated training notice
10/03/2023 apply to modify license with SCSO online $104.63
10/16/2023 receive approval via robo-call/text/email, schedule pickup for 10/18
10/18/2023 pick up modified license

[707caz]

Picked up my license today. I just got the paper slip, and was told I could laminate it and then fold it. They are currently out of laminate pouches, or they would have done it right there.

My complete timeline:



My total costs:

[707caz]

Has anyone renewed lately. I noticed that the policy says that we can submit our renewal no later the 90 days prior? When I renewed in 2021 I was not allowed to submit on the site literally until it was 60 days prior. Just trying to schedule and class in conjunction to the timing of all that.

[sonomaguy]

Has anyone renewed lately. I noticed that the policy says that we can submit our renewal no later the 90 days prior? When I renewed in 2021 I was not allowed to submit on the site literally until it was 60 days prior. Just trying to schedule and class in conjunction to the timing of all that.

I renewed a few weeks ago. Alicia made a point in telling me they changed the renewal window from 60 to 90 days and the safety/qualification certification from 3 months to 6 months.

[MudCamper]

Has anyone renewed lately. I noticed that the policy says that we can submit our renewal no later the 90 days prior? When I renewed in 2021 I was not allowed to submit on the site literally until it was 60 days prior. Just trying to schedule and class in conjunction to the timing of all that.

I renewed a few weeks ago. Alicia made a point in telling me they changed the renewal window from 60 to 90 days and the safety/qualification certification from 3 months to 6 months.

Yes when I picked up my license I was told to renew 90 days before, and to complete the class before that so I could submit the certificate while submitting the renewal.

Congrats!

Thanks! After literally decades waiting for this, I am very pleased.

[707caz]

Yes when I picked up my license I was told to renew 90 days before, and to complete the class before that so I could submit the certificate while submitting the renewal.



Thanks! After literally decades waiting for this, I am very pleased.

[TheBest]

I renewed a few weeks ago. Alicia made a point in telling me they changed the renewal window from 60 to 90 days and the safety/qualification certification from 3 months to 6 months.

Is that written anywhere that the classes can be 6 months out? I don't see it on the sheriff website... But they have updated the regulation to 90 days prior for the renewal in their PDF.

[BigKat707]

Classes can be early for RENEWALS....however for INITIAL applicants its still a 90 day limit.

[TheBest]

Classes can be early for RENEWALS....however for INITIAL applicants its still a 90 day limit.

But is that written down somewhere?

[Ash359]

I just heard they were are allowed to charge our sights, use red dots, and flashlights now.

Can anyone confirm that?

[MudCamper]

I just heard they were are allowed to charge our sights, use red dots, and flashlights now.

Honestly, I didn't believe that such idiotic policy ever really existed. Sounds like FUD to me. How could something so unreasonable and nonsensical be true? But hey, it's California. Of course it's true.

From the SCSO License to Carry Policy document:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/542ec317e4b0d41ade8801fb/t/6335e2dfa94fad56d5f44262/1664475871381/License_to_Carry_a_Firearm+%282%29.pdf

207.5.1 (c) The alteration of any previously approved firearm including, but not limited to adjusting the trigger pull, adding laser sights or modifications shall void any license and serve as grounds for revocation.

So it's still in their posted policy online.