Concealed Weapon Permits
Issuance Criteria For Permit Applicants
- Must be a resident of Sutter County.
- Must be Citizen of the United States.
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- No Statutory Prohibitions (based on applicant's background, i.e., criminal history, drug addiction, any mental illness, etc.).
- Must qualify and provide documentation of qualifying within the three months before applying or renewing a CCW permit with the firearm and/or firearms they wish to carry.
- Our office can provide a list of approved and certified courses and instructors.
- Self Protection is considered as a good cause for the issuance of a CCW permit.
Conditions After Issuance
- To have the permit renewed the applicant must qualify with each weapon before the renewal date and provide satisfactory proof.
- Permit holder must report to the Sutter County Sheriff's Department within 10 days of any arrest of the permit holder.
- No illegal drug use.
Permits are invalid if you violate any of the following
- No alcohol consumption while exercising the permit and carrying the weapon.
- No weapons where prohibited by law i.e. State Capital Building, State Parks, Federal land and Airports.
- No weapons at locations where a "No Weapons Signs" are posted.
New and Renewal Applications
New applicants after filling out an application will need to call the sheriff's department at
530-822-4393 to schedule an appointment with the Support Services Division Commander.
It is best that the applicant has already qualified with the weapon(s) prior to the interview.
On the date of the interview, the applicant is required to bring the weapon and/or weapons with
them un-loaded to the Sheriff's Department so that the weapon can be inspected and serial numbers
documented.
New laws allow concealed weapons permits to be issued for two years. Your permit is
good only in the state of California except for the restricted areas where weapons and not allowed.
After the interview, you will have your fingerprints taken in which a check will be done by the
Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.). It takes approximately
six weeks to get back the results from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of
Investigations (F.B.I.). Upon receiving this notice, your permit having been approved, we will
notify you by telephone.
New Application Fees
The application fee is $134.00. Cash, checks, and/or money orders are accepted.
Fees for Renewals
The renewal fee is $60.50 Cash, check, and/or money orders are accepted.
Helpful information
Keep in mind the concept of having a concealed weapons permit means a weapon that
can be concealed. Weapons such as 44 caliber revolver with eight inch barrel or
other large weapons will be restricted to carrying only in vehicles and not on
your person.
Denial of Application/Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied a concealed weapons permit will be advised of the reason
for the denial. All applicants who are denied are granted an automatic appeal process.
The appeal is forwarded to the Sheriff who will make the final decision.
Additional Information
For additional information or questions regarding the Sutter County Sheriff's
Departments concealed weapons permit process or policy, please contact the Support
Services Division at (530) 822-4393.
Concealed Weapon Forms
Contact Information
Captain David Samson
Support Services Division Commander
Sutter County Sheriff's Department
1077 Civic Center Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95993
Phone: (530) 822-4393
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