Sonoma

[707electrician]

They are still processing applications, but with the latest lockdown order they aren't taking live scan appointments

[2sBlind]

Is the latest update on the Sheriff's webpage accurate in that the CCW team is still processing new CCW applications? Anyone have a rough estimate of how long it takes for a new application to be assigned to a processor right now? Either way I know I'm in for a long wait haha.

Stay safe all!

[707caz]

I used crosshairs training in Santa Rosa. Granted I took his class before the word got out that permits were being issued I like Dennis. Good class

[Armedwino]

I second the recommendation for Cody. Not cheap, but excellent training and a great guy. Personalized training meant doing a lot of shooting, which was great. Shooting on the move, from cover, and shooting up close from retention were all covered along with CCW basics/legal info.

Do be aware that you'll need to get lead-free ammo for his range. I was able to get some from Load-Ex in Santa Rosa earlier in the year, but who knows what the situation is now.

[estrom]

Sounds like most people here have gone through Ukiah for their training, with great reviews. I was scheduled for a class the week before Thanksgiving, but since my application was still stuck in processing purgatory, I withdrew at the request of Ukiah. Now I'm back on the waiting list for when they announce their 2021 class dates. Has anyone here used Cody Andrade, or know anything about his training, cost, or location? Just trying to line up options.

Cody is expensive by comparison, but you get the benefit of very personalized training. You'll be by yourself, or have one other person. No more than that. Makes for a great range day of shooting working many different scenarios with instruction.

[mickeymilz]

Sounds like most people here have gone through Ukiah for their training, with great reviews. I was scheduled for a class the week before Thanksgiving, but since my application was still stuck in processing purgatory, I withdrew at the request of Ukiah. Now I'm back on the waiting list for when they announce their 2021 class dates. Has anyone here used Cody Andrade, or know anything about his training, cost, or location? Just trying to line up options.

I used Showket Training out of Richmond/Novato. $300. One full day. Very good. Would recommend.

[ACO516]

Sounds like most people here have gone through Ukiah for their training, with great reviews. I was scheduled for a class the week before Thanksgiving, but since my application was still stuck in processing purgatory, I withdrew at the request of Ukiah. Now I'm back on the waiting list for when they announce their 2021 class dates. Has anyone here used Cody Andrade, or know anything about his training, cost, or location? Just trying to line up options.

[P220forever]

It goes without saying that 2020 has totally sucked. I have to renew my NV in March in time for July expiration. Hopefully I won't get burned like I've been in CA.

[707caz]

I'd been dead in the water since March 8th. Finally got approval to move ahead in late July and completed the class on Nov. 21 after multiple delays due to covid and wildfires. Sent in the certificate. Now I'm indefinite once again. What a nightmare. Looks like over a year for me.

[P220forever]

Man. I haven’t checked in for awhile but wow this is nuts. These wait times are understandable with the currant and ongoing issues at hand but I’d go crazy waiting.

I hardly was able to stand waiting 90 days for my permit process

I've been dead in the water since March 8th. Finally got approval to move ahead in late July and completed the class on Nov. 21 after multiple delays due to covid and wildfires. Sent in the certificate. Now I'm indefinite once again. What a nightmare. Looks like over a year for me.

[707caz]

[P220forever]

I'm really glad you were able to get yours. This has been nuts trying to get my permit. I've been carrying for years in two other states and now that I'm finally able to carry in my home state I'm burned yet again by another Newsome shutdown. Who knows how long this time. Could be months.

[mickeymilz]

[P220forever]

Completed my training 11/14. Got final approval 12/2. Picking up permit 12/9.

Very good sir and thanks for sharing. I can only hope they go through the applications by the initial apply date... one year to get a permit seems a bit excessive.

[mickeymilz]

Completed my training 11/14. Got final approval 12/2. Picking up permit 12/9.

For anybody who's recently completed their training course and got final approval to pick up your permit -
How long did it take between those two events?
I first applied end of December 2019. I completed everything and all turned in on 11-23-20 (massive delays due to covid and wildfires, classes delayed). I'm hoping to have permit in hand by the one year mark.