CCW Permit Process
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Back to basics
The past six months have been a whirlwind! I didn’t post about it, but I completed my range qualification on November 14, 2023 and picked up my ccw permit on December 3, 2024. Hallelujah! Since then, I’ve been focused on…
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December 2024 CCW Spotlight
Background I first encountered Ann in an online post about rampant, local crime in early 2023. She proudly shared a sign that she’d recently purchased for her home. I thought the sign was hilarious and I was immediately struck by…
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Mug Shot
November 16, 2024 I did it! I completed my ccw class and passed the range qualification yesterday! I wanted to post before today, but life happens. In my case, my life revolved around getting to the range 1-2x a week, dry fire…
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Disco Inferno
October 8, 2024 I’ll keep this short and sweet. I took an intermediate class to get more experience drawing from a holster. It was a class with all men except yours truly. I knew it would be super hot Morgan…
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Take the Wins
September 8, 2024 I finally accepted that I won’t be able to qualify with my holster of choice. I bought a tactical belt and OTW holster a while back but put off trying it out. Last night I finally did.…
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Timeline
Timeline for my Alameda County ccw application: Applied online – March 28, 2023 Received email directing me to take a live scan – August 1, 2024 Completed Livescan – August 2, 2024 Received email to schedule in-person interview – August…
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Two Down, Two To Go!
September 4, 2024 This morning I completed my interview with a deputy from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but the process was pretty straightforward. Interview Part I (recorded) I verified my birthdate and…