How to get a CCW in San Bernardino County
Begin with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and its current CCW instructions. Jim can discuss training in his separate instructor capacity, not as Paragraph 2 training. Contact Jim first rather than booking a Paragraph 2 county course.
You must have the Sheriff’s Department letter authorizing you to proceed to training before taking the class. Contact Jim with that letter, and confirm the instructor and certificate requirements directly with the CCW unit before enrolling. No certificate acceptance is promised.
Application first, then contact Jim
Review the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s official CCW instructions and begin the county application.
Provide the identification, residency and firearm documents the department requests, using its current forms.
Complete the department’s interview, fingerprint and background steps as directed.
Obtain your Sheriff’s Department letter authorizing training before taking a class.
Contact Jim about separate instructor training. Confirm with the CCW unit that the instructor, course and certificate meet the requirements for your application before enrolling.
Complete only the training and qualification the department directs, then follow its certificate and issuance instructions.
Check the Sheriff’s current renewal filing window and training instructions before your permit expires. Contact Jim about separate instruction and confirm the required authorization, instructor and qualification with the CCW unit before enrolling.
The Sheriff’s Department letter authorizing training
Current identification and the department’s requested residency and firearm documents
Your current permit if renewing
The handgun (or handguns) you want listed on the license — up to the county limit
A strong belt and a holster that fits the gun you are qualifying with
Extra magazines or a speed loader, plus a magazine pouch
Factory ammunition — FMJ for practice and hollow point for qualification (200 rounds)
Eye and ear protection
Long pants, closed-toe shoes, a brimmed hat and sunscreen
Lunch and plenty of water — range days run long
Pen and notebook for the classroom hours
Should I book a Paragraph 2 class from this guide?
Contact Jim first. San Bernardino instruction discussed here is in Jim’s separate instructor capacity, not as Paragraph 2 training. Confirm the requirements with the CCW unit before enrolling.
What do I need before taking training?
Your Sheriff’s Department letter authorizing training. Share it with Jim and confirm the instructor and certificate requirements with the CCW unit. Completing a course does not guarantee a permit or certificate acceptance.
San Bernardino County official CCW instructions: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/ccw-faq/