How to get a CCW in San Diego County

San Diego County applicants use the Sheriff’s CCW applicant portal for applications, documents and appointments. Paragraph 2, LLC is an SDSO approved training vendor; the Sheriff, not the instructor, issues the permit.

Follow the Sheriff’s current portal instructions on when to train so your certificate is current when your file is reviewed. Check the venue on your chosen class date rather than assuming training takes place in San Diego County.

San Diego application and training

Review the Sheriff’s official CCW page and confirm the correct resident or non-resident application process.

Create your applicant portal account, submit the application and upload the documents requested.

Schedule appointments and complete Live Scan and background steps as directed.

Follow the portal’s training timing and select a 16-hour initial course from an SDSO accepted provider.

Complete classroom instruction and live-fire qualification with the firearms you want listed.

Submit your certificate and complete the remaining licensing steps through the Sheriff’s process.

Choose an 8-hour renewal course with live-fire requalification and follow the Sheriff’s current renewal instructions. Plan ahead for appointments, filing and certificate submission; check your permit’s expiration date before selecting a class.

Current identification and requested residency documents

The photo and application documents requested in the portal

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 — highly recommended, since we address the draw in class

Extra magazines or a speed loader, plus a magazine pouch

FMJ ammunition — generally 25 rounds per firearm if you pass the qualification the first time (Los Angeles County: 75 rounds for your first firearm, then 20 each for your second and third)

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

Is Paragraph 2 an SDSO approved training vendor?

Yes. Paragraph 2, LLC provides San Diego County CCW training as an SDSO approved vendor. Follow the Sheriff’s current instructions for your application and certificate submission.

Where will my class be held?

The schedule lists the actual classroom and range location for each date. Serving San Diego County applicants does not mean every class is held in San Diego County.

San Diego County official CCW instructions: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/i-want-to/get-a-permit-or-license/regulatory-licenses-and-fees/concealed-weapons-license