Serving Our Community with Courage, Integrity, and Innovation
Serving Our Community with Courage, Integrity, and Innovation California and Federal law authorize qualified individuals to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm (CCW). Currently, San Pablo residents applying for a CCW license complet e the application process through the Contra Costa County Sheriff’ sOffice . The current process includes :
● Application review
● Applicant interview
● Comprehensive background investigation
● Firearms qualification
● Issuance of the CCW license
The Contra Costa County Sh e r if f ’sOffice is transitioning responsibility for processing CCW applications to individual cities . As one of the last municipalit ies in the county to make this transition, the San Pablo Police Department is preparing to assume responsibility for administering CCW applications for residents .
CCW BACKGROUND
Serving Our Community with Courage, Integrity, and Innovation What does this mean for SPPD?
● Understanding CCW requirements
○ CA Penal Codes 26150 & 26155
○ New York State & Pistol Asso. v. Bruen
○ CCCSO & City LE Agencies Process
● SPPD Internal Process
○ Workflow
○ Policy
○ Master Fee Schedule
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Serving Our Community with Courage, Integrity, and Innovation San Pablo Police Department CCW
● Adopt Department CCW policy (#218)
● Establish CCW Application & Processing Fee
● CCW On -Line Application Software
● Internal Workflow:
○ Review CCW Application in accordance with State law
○ In-Person Applicant Interview
○ Comprehensive Background of Applicant
○ Firearms Qualification
○ Issuance of CCW L icense
CCW PROCESS
Serving Our Community with Courage, Integrity, and Innovation
1. Receive and A ccept Presentation
2. Recommend that the City Council consider adopting a fee for issuance of the Concealed Carry Weapons ( CCW) permi ts at the September 7, 2026 City Council meeting.
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