1. (a) For initial applicants, the Department shall examine its records and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm.
2. (b) For renewal applications submitted to the Department prior to September 1, 2026, the Department shall review the Prohibited Armed Persons File and the NICS to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm. If the applicant does not match an entry in the Prohibited Armed Persons File, the Department shall examine its records to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm.
3. (c) For renewal applications submitted to the Department on or after September 1, 2026, the Department shall examine its records and the NICS to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26185 and 26225, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 26165 and 26185, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-2-2024 as an emergency; operative 1-2-2024. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26225(d) this action is a deemed emergency and exempt from OAL review (Register 2024, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-2-2024 order, including amendment of subsection (b) and new subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 9-22-2025 and filed 11-3-2025; amendments effective 11-3-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 45).