The Chief of Police is given the statutory discretion to issue a license to carry a firearm to residents within the City of Santa Maria (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).

Please read this information entirely prior to applying for a CCW. 

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for a license to carry a firearm, the applicant must meet certain requirements, including:

1. Be deemed not to be a disqualified person as provided in Penal Code § 26202.
2. Be deemed not to be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving,
   owning, or purchasing a firearm (Penal Code § 26185; Penal Code § 26195).
3. Be a resident of the City of Santa Maria (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
4. Be at least 21 years of age, and present clear evidence of identity and age as defined
   in Penal Code § 16400 (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
5. Fully complete the California Department of Justice (DOJ) application (Penal Code §
   26175).
6. Submit fingerprints and a complete criminal background check (Penal Code § 26185).
7. Pay all associated application fees (Penal Code § 26190).
8. Be the recorded owner of the firearm, with the California DOJ, for which the license
   will be issued, as determined by the Santa Maria Police Department (Penal Code §
   26162).
9. Be free from any psychological conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable
   for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190).
10. Complete required training described in Penal Code § 26165.

Current Fees for new Standard 2-year Permit:

• Initial Fee: $20 + Service & Credit Card Fee (non-refundable) 
• Issuance Fee: $80 + Credit Card Fee (Paid upon the approval of the application)

Additional Fees:

• Live Scan Fee - Check with Live Scan service provider
• Psychological Exam – Check with Psychological service provider (paid when scheduling examination to the service provider)
• Firearms Training Fee – Check with approved training instructor
• Duplicate/Modification Fee – $10

Renewal Fees:

• Renewal Standard Fee – $77 (includes $52 DOJ fee and $25 SMPD fee)

Process (in this order):

Phase One

• Application & Initial Fee
  • Copy of valid government issued photo ID 
  • Proof of Residency (2 items)
  • Three (3) Character Reference Letters from individuals,
    • Not family members
    • Must be over 21 years old
    • Each letter must be signed by the author and include their contact phone number.
  • Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) for each firearm you plan on listing on your Concealed Carry Weapon license (up to 3)

Phase Two

• Live Scan 
• Personal Interview/Investigation
• Psychological Testing
• Firearms Inspection
• Firearms Training
• License & Final Issuance Fee

WEAPONS/RANGE QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

1. The City of Santa Maria allows a CCW license holder to list three (3) weapons on an issued license.

2. Each CCW license holder is mandated by California State Law to attend a firearms safety class. Individuals are also required to qualify with their weapon(s) under the direction of a qualified range master to ensure that each license holder is competent in the safe handling of firearms. All weapons listed on a CCW license must be registered in the name of the license holder.

3. Your training and qualification certification must be dated and submitted to the Santa Maria Police Department once completed.  It is not recommended to obtain the required CCW firearms training prior to the Santa Maria Police Department approving you to proceed with training.  If you choose to complete the training prior to the police department approval to proceed, the Santa Maria Police Department is not responsible for any costs you have incurred.

4. Proof of training and qualification will need to be submitted to our coordinator.

For the complete Santa Maria PD CCW Policy, CLICK HERE

Apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon License: 

APPLY HERE

For general information regarding CCW permits and current regulations, please visit the California Bureau of Firearms website.