$2,000 CCW Fees? We’re Fighting Back

Published on October 8, 2025
Duration: 1:17

This video discusses the challenges and legal battles surrounding Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit processes in California. It highlights issues with state regulatory schemes, including lengthy permit terms, mandatory psych evaluations, and extensive training requirements. The CRPA, SAF, and GOA are actively involved in challenging these regulations, particularly in cases where jurisdictions impose excessive fees, such as the $2,000 fee in Santa Clara, to discourage applicants.

Quick Summary

California's CCW permit process is facing legal challenges due to its burdensome regulations, including short permit terms, mandatory psych evaluations, and 18 hours of training. Organizations like CRPA, SAF, and GOA are fighting excessive fees, such as the $2,000 charged in Santa Clara, arguing the system is designed to frustrate applicants.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Momentum of Legal Challenges
  2. 00:04California's State Regulatory Scheme
  3. 00:16Permit Term, Psych Evaluations, Training
  4. 00:24Jurisdictional Cost Recovery Incentives
  5. 00:33Lawsuit Against Santa Clara CCW Fees
  6. 00:39CRPA, SAF, GOA Legal Efforts
  7. 00:51System Designed to Frustrate Applicants
  8. 01:00Contact for LA County CCW Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are organizations like CRPA, SAF, and GOA fighting CCW fees in California?

These organizations are challenging California's state regulatory scheme for CCW permits because they argue the system, including short permit terms, mandatory psych evaluations, and extensive training, is designed to frustrate applicants. They are specifically targeting high fees, like the $2,000 charged in Santa Clara, which they believe are used to discourage people from applying.

What are the key components of California's CCW permit process that are being criticized?

Criticisms of California's CCW process include a short two-year permit term, mandatory psychological evaluations, and a requirement for 18 hours of training. Additionally, the ability for jurisdictions to recover their 'actual costs' can incentivize inefficiency, leading to higher fees designed to deter applicants.

How can individuals report issues with CCW permits in LA County?

If you are experiencing issues with CCWs in LA County, you can send an email to helpdesk@michelleyers.com. This information is being collected to be provided to the United States Department of Justice, as they are seeking witnesses for their investigations.

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