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DraftCalifornia CCW licensing
A California administrative license described in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 for carrying a pistol, revolver or another firearm capable of concealment. The licensing chapter specifies eligibility, investigation, training and documentation requirements. [1] The license identifies the authorized firearms and its issuance and expiration dates, while section 26200 addresses conditions and restrictions. Those provisions make the document’s scope dependent on its terms and the governing law. [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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