About Concealed Weapons Permits

The Sausalito Police Department will fairly and impartially consider all applications to carry firearms in accordance with applicable law and Department Policy.

Per Supreme Court ruling in New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the applicant's requirement to establish "good cause" to get a concealed carry permit was deemed unconstitutional.

To comply with the ruling, the Sausalito Police Department will no longer enforce this requirement, or require applicants to demonstrate good cause to qualify for a license to carry a firearm.

How to Apply for a Concealed Weapon Permit

Prior to submitting your application, please e-mail the Sausalito Police Department at at sgregory@sausalito.gov so we can determine if you reside within our jurisdiction.

If you do not reside within the jurisdiction of the City of Sausalito you will have to inquire with another agency or with the County of Marin.

Qualified applicants may use the following application to to apply for a Concealed Weapon Permit:

• CCW Application

Who is a Qualified Applicant?

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

• Be a resident of the City of Sausalito (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155)
• Be at least 21 years of age (Penal Code § 29610)
• Fully complete an application that will include substantial personal information
  • Much of the information in the application may be subject to public access under the Public Records Act
• Be free from criminal convictions that would disqualify the applicant from carrying a firearm
• Fingerprints will be required and a complete criminal background check will be conducted
• Be of good moral character (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155)
• Pay all associated application fees. These fees are set by statute and may not be refunded if the application is denied
• Provide proof of ownership or registration of any firearm to be licensed
• Be free from any psychological conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190)
• Complete required training (Penal Code § 26165)

Application Process

Any individual applying for a license to carry a firearm shall first fully complete a California Department of Justice (DOJ) application, to be signed under penalty of perjury. Any applicant who provides false information or statements on the application will be removed from further consideration and may be prosecuted for a criminal offense (Penal Code § 26180).

At the time the completed application is submitted, the applicant shall submit a check made payable to the California Department of Justice for the required California DOJ application fee, along with a separate check made payable to the City of Sausalito for a nonrefundable twenty percent (20%) of the application fee to cover the cost of processing the application (Penal Code § 26190).

The applicant shall be required to submit to fingerprinting and a complete criminal background check by the California DOJ. A second set of fingerprints may be required for retention in department files. Two recent passport-size photos (2 inches by 2 inches) of the applicant shall be submitted for department use. No person determined to fall within a prohibited class, as described in Penal Code § 29800, Penal Code § 29900, Welfare and Institutions Code § 8100, or Welfare and Institutions Code § 8103 will be issued a license to carry a firearm. A license shall not be issued if the California DOJ determines that the applicant is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm (Penal Code § 26195).

The applicant should submit at least three signed letters of character reference from individuals other than relatives.

The applicant shall submit proof of ownership or registration of each firearm to be licensed.

Once the Chief of Police or their authorized designee has reviewed the completed application package and relevant background information, the application will either be advanced or denied.

Upon successful completion of the above portion of the application, the applicant shall be scheduled for a personal interview with the Chief of Police or their authorized designee. During this stage, there will be further discussion of any potential restrictions or conditions that might be placed on the license.

The Chief of Police may, based upon criteria established by the Chief of Police, require that the applicant be referred to an authorized psychologist used by the Department for psychological testing. The cost of such psychological testing (not to exceed $150) shall be paid by the applicant. The purpose of any such psychological testing is intended only to identify any outward indications or history of psychological problems that might render the applicant unfit to carry a firearm. This testing is not intended to certify in any other respect that the applicant is psychologically fit. If it is determined that the applicant is not a suitable candidate for carrying a firearm, the applicant shall be removed from further consideration (Penal Code § 26190).

The applicant shall complete a course of training approved by the department, which complies with Penal Code § 26165 (Penal Code § 26165).

The applicant shall submit any firearm to be considered for a license to the Range Master or other Department-authorized gunsmith, at no cost to the applicant, for a full safety inspection. The Chief of Police reserves the right to deny a license for any firearm that has been altered from the manufacturer's specifications or that is unsafe (Penal Code § 31910).

The applicant shall successfully complete a firearms safety and proficiency examination with the firearm to be licensed, to be administered by the Department Range Master, or provide proof of successful completion of another Department-approved firearms safety and proficiency examination, including completion of all releases and other forms. The cost of any outside inspection/examination shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

Once the Chief of Police or their authorized designee has verified the successful completion of the application process, the license to carry a firearm will either be granted or denied.

For full instructions on the application process, please review the License to Carry a Firearm section of the Sausalito Police Department Policy.

Questions about Concealed Weapons Permits

• If you have questions about concealed weapons permits, please contact Chief Stacie Gregory by phone at (415) 289-4170 or by email at sgregory@sausalito.gov

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