Sierra County CCW permits and issuance criteria, training requirements and other information can be found on
this page with Best CCW Training, as well as the link below, to the Sierra County Sheriff's Department.
Obtaining a CCW (carry concealed weapons) permit in Northern CA is much easier than many bay area and Southern
CA counties. It is each Sheriff's policy which dictates whether you are able to receive a CCW, or not.
You must schedule an appointment directly with the Sierra County Sheriff Department, CCW division. You shall
demonstrate good moral character, prove that you are an outstanding resident of Sierra County, and be prepared to
undergo a thorough and complete background check.
Upon approval of your Sierra County initial CCW application, you will be required to complete
a 16 hour CCW training course, or an 8 hour renewal course, including demonstrating the ability to
safely (and proficiently) handle and use the handguns (up to 3) to be on your permit, and you must "qualify"
with each weapon to be on your permit, by specific serial number. The gun(s) must be registered to you.
Do yourself a huge favor, and take the BEST CCW training course available, even if it is an hour and a half
drive, and do not allow any shortcuts when taking this training. In CA, unfortunately, it is a "privilege" and not
a right to be issued a CCW. Training is very important, and selecting the best instructor should be a very
important factor, when you will be carrying a concealed weapon everyday. Regardless of the number of days, or how
long the training is, or how far away the training center is, it is very crucial to know the laws of the state of
CA, and particularly knowing the laws when it comes down to self defense, and where you are not allowed to carry
weapons, etc., rather than just demonstrating that you can shoot a gun at a range.
At A BEST CCW Training, you will walk away with a tremendous amount of knowledge, and you will be well
prepared to carry concealed weapons.
For more information on obtaining a concealed weapons permit as a Sierra County resident, visit the Sierra County Sheriff's Department website.
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