Getting Started:
How Do I Get Started?
How long does it take to renew or get a new CCW license?
How long is the Training?
Click Here to see the CCW Range Qualification.
What is the cost?
Where are your classes held?
What time does class start?
What do I need to bring to class?
What if I don't qualify the first time?
- There are two must do's to start the process of renewing or applying for a new CCW. Register for one of our classes and register/apply with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department.
How long does it take to renew or get a new CCW license?
- From the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office:
- "Unfortunately due to our current critical staffing levels and the ever-growing backlog of CCW applications, Renewal CCW’s are currently expiring for two to three months regardless of when they were submitted. Also if you are a New CCW applicant, the processing is on hold until Renewal CCW’s can be caught up."
- EDSO has done a tremendous job catching up on the back log of renewal CCW's. If you start your renewal process by signing up on their web site 90 days before your permit expires, attend our class (the certificate you will receive from CCW of California is good for 1 year) and submit your certificate, you should receive your renewed permit before it expires.
- Renewal CCW applicants should complete their class and apply 90 to 120 days before their CCW expires. This will help reduce the likelihood of experiencing any time without a valid CCW. You can apply online with the Office of the Sheriff before completing the required CCW course and inspection/range qualification.
- New CCW applicants should complete their class and apply ASAP. The wait to receive a CCW can vary based upon how many applications are being processed, staffing levels, complexity of your background check, etc. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is doing all that they can to reduce the wait, but plan on 6-9 months or longer. Contact the Office of the Sheriff for more information.
How long is the Training?
- New 2019 CCW laws require applicants to undergo a minimum of eight hours of training for new applicants and renewals four hours. All applicants are now required to pass a live-fire shooting qualification to receive a concealed carry weapons permit with every firearm you wish to have on your CCW.
Click Here to see the CCW Range Qualification.
What is the cost?
- Renewal CCW class cost is $125.
- New CCW class cost is $175.
- Range fee is $20 for all students and includes qualification with 3 or less handguns.
- Range qualification with additional handgun(s) is $15 each.
Where are your classes held?
- We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our 2019 CCW classes at Hangtown Range.
- 1540 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667.
- Map to Hangtown Range.
- We genuinely hope that you have been happy with our classes for these many years and that you will continue your instruction, as well as the new mandated range qualification, with us. Please do not contact them about our classes. We are available via our WEB page, phone and email to answer all of your questions and will get back to you within 24 hours.
- We encourage you to practice with your firearms so that you may easily pass the range qualifications. Remember, this is a qualification and not shooting instruction. Hangtown Range is an indoor facility and has ammunition for sale and firearms for rent.
What time does class start?
- Classes start at 8:30am
What do I need to bring to class?
- Current valid California ID.
- Snacks and something to drink.
- New CCW applicants: We do not break for lunch so please feel free to bring a lunch.
- All handguns that you wish to have on your CCW.
- All handguns that are not currently on your CCW or if you are now applying for a CCW you must transport your firearms in compliance with California Penal Code. Under California Penal Code section 25610: Transportation of handguns NOT on your CCW: You may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is unloaded and locked in the vehicle’s trunk or a locked container. Furthermore, the handgun must be carried directly to or from any motor vehicle for any lawful purpose and, while being transported must be contained within a locked container. According to California Penal Code section 16850, the term "locked container" means a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device. This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle but does not include the utility or glove compartment.
- All firing range equipment such as:
- Hearing and eye protection.
- At least 100 rounds of ammunition for each pistol you are qualifying with.
- Extra magazine for semi-auto pistols and a speed loader for revolvers.
- Cleaning supplies.
- Something to take notes with.
What if I don't qualify the first time?
- Our suggestion is to practice / take lessons and reschedule a time to qualify.
- We encourage you to practice with your firearms so that you may easily pass the range qualifications. Remember, this is a qualification and not shooting instruction. Dani Epperle is available for Private and Semi-Private instruction to help prepare you.
- Rob Charny is available for qualifications and adding of pistols to your CCW. The fee for this is $35 per pistol plus range fees. Call Rob @ 530-903-8752 or eMail: rob@ccwca.com
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