Like the title to this thread says, "I earned my CCW today!!"
I came to CalCCW in June, by way of a recommendation from a Firearms Trainer. I spent a day or two lurking around and eventually registered. Reading the threads and learning from the valuable information on this board combined with my own research and gave me the confidence to go forward and apply for a CCW permit.
My timeline went like this:
Preparation/Research: 6/1/07 – 6/30/07
Initial OCSD Interview: 7/2/07
Approved for Further Processing: 7/17/07
Live Scan/ Finger Print: 7/28/07
Required CCW Course Completed: 8/7/07
OCSD Safety Inspection: 8/13/07
Permit Issued: 8/16/07
By my calculations, that's 45 days from interview to issue.
Many folks helped me along the way including several LEO's, an Attorney and other CCW permit holders, but I believe my success, and the speed with which I sailed through the process, can be attributed to CalCCW, the Founding Members, and specifically CCWInstructor, Greg Block.
I had the need for a CCW and the "Good Cause" was mine and mine alone, but Greg (CCWInstructor) and the others helped me make my case and I believe, sail through the process without a problem.
I'd be remise if I didn't mention the good folks at OCSD and Sheriff Mike Carona. Sheriff Carona's position on 2nd Amendment Rights, and, the professional and cooperative spirit of the OCSD staff, needs to be complemented.
Thanks everyone for the help and support.
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