Everything with California CCWs Changes on January 1st

Published on December 29, 2023
Duration: 7:39

Joel Persinger, Chief Instructor at Practical Defense Systems, explains the significant changes to California's Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit training requirements under SB2, effective January 1, 2024. The primary change involves an increase in required training hours for both initial permits and renewals. Crucially, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department will honor previous hour requirements if an application was submitted before the effective date, with instructors verifying this through the Peridium system. This information is specific to San Diego County residents, and other counties may have different implementations.

Quick Summary

California's SB2 law, effective January 1, 2024, increases CCW training hours to 16 for initial permits and 8 for renewals. However, applications submitted before this date will grandfather in the old requirements (8 hours initial, 4 hours renewal). Instructors will verify application dates via the Peridium system.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & SB2 Overview
  2. 00:36New CCW Training Hour Requirements
  3. 01:17Grandfather Clause: Application Date Matters
  4. 02:06Renewal Applications Submitted Before Jan 1, 2024
  5. 02:51Instructor Verification & Consequences of Misrepresentation
  6. 04:08Cost of New CCW Courses
  7. 04:39Weekday vs. Weekend Course Pricing
  8. 05:26Information Updates & Potential Changes
  9. 05:58County-Specific Information Disclaimer
  10. 06:33Contact & Further Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new training hour requirements for California CCW permits under SB2?

Effective January 1, 2024, SB2 increases CCW training hours. Initial permits will require 16 hours of training, up from the previous 8 hours. Renewal permits will now require 8 hours, an increase from the prior 4 hours.

Does the new SB2 CCW training requirement apply to everyone in California?

The new hour requirements apply to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2024. If your CCW application, either initial or renewal, was submitted before this date, you will be eligible to complete the previous, shorter training hours.

How will instructors verify my eligibility for the older CCW training hours?

Instructors will likely require a printed copy of your CCW application from the Peridium system. This document will show the date your application was submitted, allowing the instructor to confirm if you qualify for the previous hour requirements.

What happens if I try to take a shorter CCW course by lying about my application date?

Attempting to circumvent the new SB2 requirements by misrepresenting your application date will be detected by the Sheriff's department. You will be required to retake the correct, longer course and may incur additional fees from the instructor.

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