Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

Orange County Sheriff's Department Concealed Carry Weapons Permit Resources

If you are here, it is because you have taken it upon yourself to make Orange County a safer place by seeking a CCW permit. There is no question that the initial application process in Orange County is a long and arduous process (current wait times for initial appointments are about three months). But by taking the time to learn about what it takes to get a CCW in Orange County on the front end, you can help reduce any delays you may experience during the application process. 

First, we encourage you to review CRPA’s comprehensive Orange County CCW Application Guide, which covers in detail each stage of the application process. You can view this guide for free at http://crpa.org/helpfulguides/.

As stated in the guide, if you still have questions about the process or need help in completing the application, you should send an email to [email protected].

Finally, we have linked below some of the most important forms and other information relevant to obtaining, maintaining, and amending a CCW license in Orange County.

Related
California: Legislature Returning from Summer Recess

Saturday, August 12, 2023

California: Legislature Returning from Summer Recess

Next week, the California Legislature returns from summer recess and will jump right into pushing anti-gun bills through the ...

California: Senate Committees Hearing Anti-Gun Bills Before Summer Recess

Friday, July 7, 2023

California: Senate Committees Hearing Anti-Gun Bills Before Summer Recess

Next week, policy committees in the Senate will hold more hearings on anti-gun bills.

California: Senate Committee Hearing Credit Card Surveillance Bill

Friday, June 30, 2023

California: Senate Committee Hearing Credit Card Surveillance Bill

On Wednesday, the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1587, to require credit card issuers ...

California: Public Safety Committees Hearing Carry Restriction & Other Anti-Gun Bills

Monday, June 26, 2023

California: Public Safety Committees Hearing Carry Restriction & Other Anti-Gun Bills

Tomorrow, the Public Safety Committees will each hear anti-gun bills that have crossed over from the opposite chamber, ...

California: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Tax Bill

Monday, June 19, 2023

California: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Tax Bill

This week, two policy committees in the senate will hear anti-gun bills, including the gun tax bill being ...

California: Merchant Category Code Legislation Introduced

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

California: Merchant Category Code Legislation Introduced

Yesterday, the California Legislature was up to their usual tricks, “gutting and amending” a bill of a completely ...

Anti-Gun Governor Grabs Headlines with Phony, Insincere Proposal to Amend Away Your Rights

News  

Monday, June 12, 2023

Anti-Gun Governor Grabs Headlines with Phony, Insincere Proposal to Amend Away Your Rights

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is presiding over a state in decline, with violent crime rising in the state and ...

California: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Rationing Expansion

Friday, June 9, 2023

California: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Rationing Expansion

On Tuesday, the Senate Public Safety Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1483, which expands California’s one-gun-per-month rationing scheme to ...

California: Six Anti-Gun Bills Pass Chamber of Origin, Others Still Eligible for Votes

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

California: Six Anti-Gun Bills Pass Chamber of Origin, Others Still Eligible for Votes

Last week, the Assembly and Senate both held floor votes and passed three anti-gun bills each. In addition, ...

New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons

News  

Monday, May 22, 2023

New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons

Comedian Dave Chappelle visited San Francisco last week to perform. “What the f—k happened to this place?” he asked, ...

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.