Sonoma

[2sBlind]

Mine was pretty much a month on the dot, around May time-frame I believe.

[49deluxe]

[TheBest]

All I can say is do things as they are requested. Training certificates are only good for 30-60 days, so if you do it too early, it won't be good.

[49deluxe]

[49deluxe]

[ppt]

Just got my approval, and had to pay an extra $300. Picking it up in a couple weeks. So it took from 5/1 to 8/25 for a new application. I guess it could have been a week faster if I already had my reference letters done. I still need to turn in two passport photos.

Congrats!! Why the extra $300?

[TheBest]

Just got my approval, and had to pay an extra $300. Picking it up in a couple weeks. So it took from 5/1 to 8/25 for a new application. I guess it could have been a week faster if I already had my reference letters done. I still need to turn in two passport photos.

[ppt]

For those who have received your CCW renewal, what is the average wait time?
I submitted mine last week.

Thanks

[TheBest]

For anyone wondering, this is the shooting qualification for Sonoma:

5 shots @ 10 yards in 12 seconds with both hands
5 shots @ 7 yards in 12 seconds with both hands
5 shots @ 5 yards in 10 seconds with both hands
5 shots @ 5 yards in 12 seconds with strong hand
5 shots @ 3 yards in 7 seconds with both hands
5 shots @ 1.5 yards in 5 seconds from retention with strong hand

All 30 shots must hit the target (no misses), 22/30 must be within USPSA target zone A-C torso only, no headshots. The top limit of the C zone is the top of the A torso zone.

[707caz]

Mine were all typed with a letterhead on top of some sort and then printed and signed by them. I just had to take a picture and uploaded them to the site. And then at my appointment I believe I handed her the originals.

[TheBest]

For the three character reference letters, what's the content they're looking for?

Can I just make template letters and have the references sign their names? Or do they have to hand write it?

SoCo says, "please supply three original and individual letters of character reference attesting to your fitness as a CCW holder, as required by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. PLEASE NOTE: A relative or co-inhabitant cannot write a reference letter on your behalf. Letters must be half a page in length, must include contact information, date and a wet signatures."

I'm assuming they just want PDFs uploaded?

[Paladin]

I have high hopes but low expectations. There are a LOT of folks in this county that are outraged over how Essick handled the Covid situation, as well as accusations by a county supervisor of "threats of assault" or some such other ridiculousness, because he didn't do what she told him to...even though, last I looked for it, there was no other information than her saying he threatened her.

It'll be an interestingly wild political season in Sonoma County for the next go-around. Hopefully many folks are getting their paperwork and training done, and receiving CCW's, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election.

You do not mention liberalized issuing of CCWs as something being used against Essick. That is very significant.

If anyone comes across any news articles about the Sonoma Co sheriffs race, please post at least a link here. This will help even if it does not discuss CCWs. Why? Because that will show that Essick’s liberalizing of GC and issuing more permits is not controversial even in that Dem stronghold.

[Paladin]

I recommend making sure all ranges and gun shops know Essick is readily issuing so that they can tell their customers/voters. Also tell your nearest USPSA/IPSC and IDPA clubs too.

[Spyder]

Just wanted to chime in to say that there is a campaign page here: https://www.essickforsheriff.com, and to ask: besides that do you have any suggestions on how people can help support the cause?

I have high hopes but low expectations. There are a LOT of folks in this county that are outraged over how Essick handled the Covid situation, as well as accusations by a county supervisor of "threats of assault" or some such other ridiculousness, because he didn't do what she told him to...even though, last I looked for it, there was no other information than her saying he threatened her.

It'll be an interestingly wild political season in Sonoma County for the next go-around. Hopefully many folks are getting their paperwork and training done, and receiving CCW's, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election.

[Jitzplayer]