What does it take to obtain a concealed weapons license? 5 Answers as of February 23, 2012

You can read Penal Code Section 12025. In general, file a completed state approved application with the sheriff in the county where you reside that credibly demonstrates ?legal good cause and need? which is acceptable to your county sheriff. It is entirely within his discretion what constitutes good cause; pass an FBI background check including fingerprints, that proves your record has no felony conviction, mental commitment, or domestic restraining order, pass a gun proficiency course and range shooting test using your weapon, pay the fees and costs, study and learn the laws, rules, regulations, and the legal/financial/emotional risks of screwing up with a CCW weapon. You?ll find SanFran, LA, and other big metro areas generally do not issue many. They generally are anti-gun.

Concealed weapon permits are issued by the Sheriff of each county. You need to contact the sherriff in the county that you live in.

You should contact your local Sheriff's Department for information about that.

You need to contact your local Police or Sheriff's Department. They will have the guidelines for your area. It normally requires classes and a clean criminal record.

Very hard to get. Generally you need to know the Sheriff of the County.