Sonoma

[fx1974]

Just picked up my renewal today. Really nice card compared to my last one Submitted renewal around July 1 with the new cost increase back then but they actually updated it and I received a good refund (around 200+).

[TheBest]

Anybody have any info for great instructors who are certified for Sonoma?

[beenawhile]

I used Bryan Kinney and I thought it was well run. https://aao-co.com/

[Venomous415]

Anybody have any info for great instructors who are certified for Sonoma?

I used G4 Firearms in Windsor. Scott is top notch.
G4 Firearms, LLC – Firearms and courses in Sonoma County

[MudCamper]

My timeline for my recent CCW renewal:

9/21/2024 complete training (previously 6 month prior was allowed - that has changed to only 3 months prior)
9/25/2024 receive training certificate
10/16/2024 apply for renewal online - won't let me - must wait until within 90 days, not "at least 90 days"
11/18/2024 apply for renewal online
1/30/2025 receive approval notice via email, text, and robocall - schedule pickup
2/5/2025 picked up new card license and new CCW Information / Guidelines printout

The current Guidelines printout

Cost to renew:

$300 renewal training (8 hour - 4 range, 4 class)
$100 range ammo 250+50+50+50
$219.30 renewal application fee

FYI the current cost for a NEW license would be: $865.25 + $500 + $100

[MudCamper]

Updated costs from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office website effective July 1, 2025:

$963.00 for new license plus the cost of a 16 hour class

$280.00 for renewal (every 2 years) plus the cost of an 8 hour class

This is obviously way too high for an enumerated right but it's the current state of things.

[LMan57]

That's about double the cost in Riverside county.