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DraftCalifornia CCW licensing
A request for a further license term under the renewal provisions of the licensing chapter. Renewal includes a current eligibility review and generally an approved course lasting at least eight hours; it is not described as automatic continuation of the earlier determination. [1] For renewal notifications submitted to DOJ on or after September 1, 2026, section 26185 requires fingerprint images and a DOJ eligibility response before issuance. This date distinction is material to older renewal instructions. [1] Configuration and purchase rules depend on specifics, this is information, not legal advice.
- 1. California Penal Code, CCW licensing chapterretrieved 2026-10-04
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