SR 03-14-2023 14A
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 14, 2023
Agenda Item: 14.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ramon Batista, Police Chief, Police Department
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution for Concealed Carry Weapon License Process
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution establishing certain concealed carry weapon
license fees for new applications, renewal applications, and amended licenses,
setting maximum and current fees, and authorizing the charging of higher fees if
State law changes. (Attachment A)
2. Staff recommends the Council adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Executive Summary
Prior to August 1, 2022, it was the policy of the Santa Monica Police Department
(SMPD) to refer all applications and renewals for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW)
license to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Due to a recent
Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v Bruen, 142 S. Ct.
2111 (2022), the LASD saw an influx of applications that exceeded the processing
ability of their CCW Unit. This caused the LASD to cease processing CCW applications
for independent municipalities, like Santa Monica, that are within the LASD’s
jurisdiction. In accordance with California Penal Code § 26150 et. seq., and subject to
Department policy and procedures, a qualified Santa Monica resident may obtain a
CCW license application for authorization to carry a concealed weapon. The SMPD
would implement a CCW application process in partnership with My CCW, and with
Council’s approval, set CCW license application fees as set forth in the proposed
resolution (Attachment A). The proposed maximum fees are consistent with the City’s
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general cost recovery policy. The proposed initial fees reflect State law limitations on:
(1) renewal applications, and (2) amended licenses. The proposed resolution
authorizes SMPD to charge higher fees in the event that State law changes.
Discussion
Effective March 1, 2017, it was SMPD’s policy to refer all CCW license applications to
LASD. The LASD would approve or deny licenses based on criteria outlined in the
Penal Code, including demonstrating “good cause.” LASD’s policy, however, was that
CCW license applications did not show “good cause” if the license was merely for the
personal convenience of the applicant. According to LASD policy and the California
Supreme Court (CBS, Inc. v. Block, (1986) 42 Cal.3d 646), good cause shall exist only if
there is convincing evidence of a clear and present danger to life, or of great bodily
harm to the applicant, spouse, or dependent child, which cannot be adequately dealt
with by existing law enforcement resources, and which danger cannot be reasonably
avoided by alternative measures, and which danger would be significantly mitigated by
the applicant’s carrying of a concealed firearm.
On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court in Bruen issued a 6-3 ruling, which struck down a
New York state CCW license statute stating that “New York’s proper-cause requirement
violates the Fourteenth Amendment in that it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary
self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms.” Consequently,
the California Attorney General has stated that Penal Code’s similar “good cause”
requirement is likely unconstitutional as well and should not be enforced.
On July 7, 2022, the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Undersheriff provided guidance to
the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association (Attachment B) citing the Bruen
ruling and the anticipated increase in CCW application submissions exceeding the
capacity of their CCW Unit. Law enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County
were requested to provide staffing to the LASD CCW Unit to assist with processing,
otherwise only first-time applications from those who reside within the LASDs contract
cities or unincorporated communities would be processed effective August 1, 2022. On
that date, LASD discontinued processing first-time applications for forty-four (44) law
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enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County.
LASD currently has approximately 150 applications in various phases of the process for
Santa Monica applicants:
• 83 in queue
• 46 Approved
• 9 Denied
• 11 Inactive
In response to LASD’s guidance, SMPD began review and research of CCW license
application requirements, established polices and best practices across law
enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County including, LASD, Torrance
PD, Beverly Hills PD, Murrieta PD, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Various agencies had established CCW Units in place while others, like Santa Monica,
are developing them. Those with established units accept paper applications and
reported delays in processing time due to understaffing and no streamlined database or
electronic method for case processing. For example, LASD’s CCW Unit application
caseload is hundreds of applications delayed and currently reviewing November 2021
applications. Per 26205 of the California Penal Code, the licensing authority has up to
90 days from the initial application to provide written notice to the applicant indicating if
their license is approved or denied.
The background process includes verification of application, CCW License Request
Packet review, in-person interview, address verification, review of local and county
records, guiding the applicant to Live Scan, psychological exam, and range safety
course.
Given that LASD will no longer be processing CCW application on behalf of Santa
Monica, SMPD sought external vendors to facilitate and establish a streamlined CCW
license process that would enable the department to provide a timely high level of
service to its residents without impacting staff workload. There are two established
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providers with CCW license expertise, Permitium and My CCW. Permitium is a
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that collects information, processes payments,
sets appointments, streamlines the background check process, and helps CCW
permits. However, it still heavily relies on department personnel to conduct the
interviews and background checks, thereby impacting staff workload. My CCW provides
the same level of service, but in addition, it is staffed with POST-certified background
investigators, data and technical specialists, and support staff. The addition of POST-
certified background investigators alleviates the impact on departmental staffing
resources by outsourcing the background portion of the process. For these reasons,
SMPD selected My CCW to support with processing of CCW license requests
electronically.
The usage of My CCW to handle CCW license application intake and initial background
investigation offers a cost-savings approach versus establishing an internally staffed
program. The estimated cost for SMPD to process CCW license applications with an
internally staffed program is $1,093.83 for ten hours of work per application. In contrast,
using My CCW reduces the internal SMPD staff work to two hours, which is a fully
burdened cost of $219 for SMPD staff time plus $398 for My CCW’s services.
My CCW combines conventional expertise of experienced investigators with advanced
electronic web platform services. This capability makes My CCW unique since it is the
only company that not only provides a platform for an applicant to submit application
requests, and offers the staffing to perform interviews, background checks, and prepare
a complete CCW case file containing all necessary documentation for SMPD to render
a decision on approval or denial of a CCW license. When a paper application is sent in,
My CCW will work with the City to process the application and perform the same
background check review. Police Departments such as Manhattan Beach, West
Covina, Baldwin Park, and La Verne, are currently using My CCW. Police departments
such as Hermosa Beach, Bell Gardens, South Gate, and Downey are currently in
discussions with My CCW to potentially help them launch their CCW programs.
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Requirements for Obtaining a CCW License
In order to qualify for a CCW license, the applicant must meet the following
requirements established by State law:
• Must be a resident of the City of Santa Monica (Penal Code § 26150 & Penal
Code § 26155).
• Be at least 21 years of age (Penal Code § 29610).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be free from criminal convictions that would disqualify the applicant from carrying
a firearm.
• Be of good moral character (Penal Code § 26150 & Penal Code § 26155).
• Pay all associated application fees (fees will not be refunded if the application is
denied).
• Provide proof of ownership and registration of any firearm associated with the
license.
• 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).
• For further prohibitions, see Attachment C.
Outline of CCW License Process
• Apply online through www.MyCCW.us (Via link on department website).
• Complete the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Application, also available
through www.MyCCW.us.
• Upon completion of the application, the applicant receives a Welcome Email with
a CCW License Request Packet, containing information about conditions and
agreements, Live Scan service, and CCW firearms safety course certification.
• Initial review of the application by a background investigator (completed within 7-
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10 business days).
• Interview with a background investigator and a review of required documents.
• Criminal history check through Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Thorough background check including but not limited to Firearms registration
check (DROS), drivers license check, local and county law enforcement contacts,
want/warrant check, name verification, address verification, and follow up with
three (3) character references. Department personnel would assist with this.
• Psychological Review.
• Completion of an approved (minimum 8 hours) CCW Firearm Safety Course &
Weapon(s) Qualification that includes live-fire shooting exercises where the
applicant demonstrates an ability to handle and shoot the gun safely.
• Final review. Decisions regarding requests for CCW licenses are at the sole
discretion of the Licensing Authority, Chief of Police.
• Applicant signs the Terms of License Acknowledgement and issuance of CCW
License by SMPD, which is valid for two years.
CCW License Restrictions
The Chief of Police may place special restrictions limiting the time, place, manner and
circumstances under which any license shall be valid. In general, these restrictions will
prohibit the licensee from:
• Consuming any alcoholic beverages while armed.
• Falsely representing him/herself as a peace officer.
• Unjustified or unreasonable displaying of a firearm.
• Committing any crime.
• Being under the influence of any medication or drug while armed.
• Interfering with any law enforcement officer’s duties.
• Refusing to display his/her license or firearm for inspection upon demand of any
peace officer.
• Loading the permitted firearm with illegal ammunition.
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CCW License Revocations
Any CCW license may be immediately revoked by the Chief of Police for any of the
following reasons:
• The licensee has violated any of the restrictions or conditions placed upon the
license.
• The licensee becomes psychologically unsuitable to carry a firearm.
• The licensee is determined to be within a prohibited class described in Penal
Code § 29800, Penal Code § 29900, Welfare and Institutions Code § 8100,
Welfare and Institutions Code § 8103 or any state or federal law.
• The licensee engages in any conduct which involves a lack of good moral
character or that might otherwise remove the good cause for the original
issuance of the license.
SMPD’s CCW License Program
A CCW license is the only means by which a citizen may legally carry firearms in public
in California. Absent a CCW license, it is generally a crime to carry either a loaded or
unloaded firearm in public, regardless of whether the weapon is concealed or openly
carried. State law allows for a person to be issued a CCW license if they are of good
moral character, meet residency requirements, are a minimum of 21 years old, own a
registered firearm in California, and have completed an acceptable course on firearms
training. The license to publicly carry a firearm may be issued by the chief or other
head of a municipal police department, pursuant to Penal Code § 26155.
The issuance of licenses enabling law-abiding private citizens to carry a CCW is of
great concern to the Santa Monica Police Department, which is why this process is well
thought out, affordable, and efficient.
Application fees vary between agencies due to the California Penal Code allowing
licensing authorities to charge an amount equal to the reasonable costs for processing
the application. Agencies like LASD ($150 first time application fee) and the Los
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Angeles Police Department ($268 first time application fee) have units assigned to
process CCW’s. SMPD has hired a Background Investigator in the Personnel and
Training Unit who will be the CCW Coordinator responsible for performing some of the
CCW background process including local computer checks, review of the packet
provided by My CCW, meeting with the applicant to issue a license, and other duties. It
is estimated the CCW Coordinator would spend approximately two hours on each
applicant with the assistance of My CCW. If SMPD did not use My CCW it is estimated
that it would take approximately 10 hours of staff time for each CCW license application.
Proposed CCW License Fee
The fee for My CCW’s service is $398 for new applications and $348 for renewals.
Consistent with the City’s general full cost recovery policy, SMPD proposes passing the
City’s costs in using My CCW to applicants and recovering SMPD’s cost in processing
CCW applications and issuing licenses to the extent permitted by State law.
With respect to the proposed $617 new application fee, My CCW would collect their
processing fee ($398) at the time of the initial application. The remaining administrative
fee ($219) would be collected by the City when the license is issued. In the rare cases
that someone does not pass the background process or is denied by SMPD, the City
would not collect the $219 fee.
These costs (see below) do not include other fees for fingerprinting, psychological
evaluation, and a range safety course. These services are outsourced, and the fees are
set by the respective third-party provider and paid directly to them by the applicant. The
psychological evaluation fee is limited to $150 per Penal Code § 26190(f)(1). Penal
Code § 26190(f)(1) also requires cities that choose to require a psychological evaluation
to refer CCW license applicants to the licensed psychologist used for their own
employees, which for SMPD is Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc (PCA) or Seal
Beach Counseling. Seal Beach Counseling charges $150 for these evaluations, which
means there will be no cost incurred by the City per applicant if the City chooses to
require psychological testing.
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The City would not process renewals until 2025, but existing State law limits cost
recovery in processing renewal applications. My CCW charges $348 to process
renewals. Penal Code Section 26190(c), however, caps renewal fees that may be
charged to applicants at $25. In 2022, SB 918 proposed to modify Penal Code §
26190(c) to remove the cap on renewal fees, but the bill failed to pass by one vote. A
revised version of SB 918 is expected to be voted by the Legislature in 2023. Until a
change in law, a CCW license applicant would be charged $25, with the City incurring a
cost of $323 per renewal. The proposed resolution authorizes SMPD to charge CCW
license renewal applicants up to $457 should State law remove or modify the existing
cap on renewal applications.
Penal Code § 26190(e)(1) also limits amended licenses to $10, which is the current
proposed fee for processing amended licenses. The proposed resolution authorizes
SMPD to charge up to the actual costs of processing amended licenses should State
law remove or modify the existing cap on amended licenses.
Using My CCW will be more cost effective than other options such as employing SMPD
personnel to process applications through a fully internal process. Agencies such as
Manhattan Beach, South Gate, Signal Hill, West Covina, and Irwindale have
successfully launched their CCW license program using My CCW to process their
applications.
The proposed maximum fees of $617 for new CCW applications and $457 for renewal
applications, reflect the City’s general full cost recovery policy and includes an
estimated two hours of internal SMPD time to process new applications and one hour to
process renewal applications after My CCW conducts their initial review. These fees
are in addition to the other required state, training, and other fees.
Outside Agency CCW Application Fees
LAPD $268
LASD $150
Sonoma $391
OCSD $169
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Signal Hill (using My CCW) $398
Manhattan Beach (using My CCW) $398
Baldwin Park (using My CCW) $498
With Council’s approval, SMPD proposes to set initial application fees at $617, with
$398 paid to My CCW and upon completion of the process, the remaining $219 paid to
the City. The proposed $25 renewal application fee reflects current fee caps imposed
by State law. The proposed resolution authorizes SMPD to charge up to $457 for
renewal applications if the existing fee cap is modified or eliminated by subsequent
legislation.
The table below list all fees associated with a CCW license for a City resident.
Santa Monica CCW Fee Schedule
Description Payable to Initial Amount Renewal Amount
Application/Processing City of Santa Monica $398.001 $25.002
SMPD Background/Review City of Santa Monica $219 $109 (not charged
due to State law
fee cap)
Licensing
2-Year Standard
DOJ Processing $93.003 $52.004
Amendments City of Santa Monica $105 N/A
Live Scan/Fingerprints Certified Live Scan $25.006 N/A
Psychological Review Psychologist $150.00 N/A
Safety & Weapons Course Course Vendor $140.006 $95.00
1 Paid directly to My CCW at application.
2 Applicants seeking renewals will pay My CCW $25, which is the current maximum allowed under State law. My CCW
charges $348 to process renewals. The City will be responsible for the $323 difference between what CCW applicants
pay and what My CCW charges.
3 Fee collected by third-party Live Scan provider on behalf of the state.
4 Fee collected by the Department and transferred to the State.
5 Per 26190(1) PC, the licensing authority may charge a fee, not to exceed $10, for processing the amended license.
6 Actual costs may vary depending on the specific vendor.
This table illustrates the total costs incurred by the City per application.
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New
Application
Renewal
My CCW Fee $398 $348
Psychological Evaluation $150 N/A
Police Department Review (estimated costs) $219 $109
Total Costs incurred [a] $767 $457
The below table illustrates how the proposed fees recover the City’s costs to the extent
permitted by law. This cost recovery level would result in the City subsiding $432 per
license renewal because of current State law caps on renewal fees. CCW licenses are
valid for two years so the City would not be processing renewal applications until 2025.
Proposed legislation (SB 2) proposes to remove the cap on renewal fees and further
allows CCW applicants to use a psychological provider acceptable to the City. SB 2
currently proposes to authorize psychological providers to remove a $150 psychological
evaluation cap and authorizes providers to charge their actual cost to CCW applicants.
New
Application
Renewal
Payable to:
Application Fee $617 $25 Vendor/City
Psychological Evaluation $150 - Vendor
Total Proposed Cost Recovery Fees [b] $767 $25
Subsidized costs borne by City = [a minus b] $0 $432
Environmental Review
The CCW application process is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The CCW application process is covered by the
common sense exemption which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment.” The CCW application process was previously
implemented by the LASD. The Santa Monica Police Department would now implement
this application process in partnership with My CCW. Therefore, it can be seen with
certainty that the transfer of implementation for the CCW application process would not
result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is categorically
exempt from CEQA.
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Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Approval of the recommended action would not have an estimated impact to the City
annually since the fees are covered by the applicant.
Prepared By: Scott McGee, Police Sergeant
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution Establishing CCW Permit Fees
B. Letter from Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Undersheriff Timothy K. Murakami
C. CA Dept. of Justice Bureau of Firearms Prohibiting Categories
D. PowerPoint Presentation
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City Council Meeting: March 14, 2023 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING A CONCEALED CARRY
WEAPON PERMIT FEE WHEREAS, Penal Code §§ 26150-26155 authorizes the police chief of a City or
the Sheriff of a County to issue a concealed carry weapon (“CCW”) permit if certain
statutory criteria are met; and
WHEREAS, Penal Code § 26155 allows cities to enter into an agreement with a
County so that the County Sheriff processes the CCW permit applications for a city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (“City”) previously referred all of its CCW
permit applications to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (“LASD”) pursuant to
an informal agreement with LASD; and
WHEREAS, LASD has stated it will no longer process first-time CCW permit
applications from City residents and residents of other local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, LASD further stated that City residents seeking a CCW permit should
apply with the Santa Monica Police Department (“SMPD”); and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision in New York
State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022), which held that law-abiding
citizens have a constitutional right to bear arms outside of the home for self-defense; and
WHEREAS, City residents do not currently have a path to obtain a CCW permit
because of LASD’s refusal to process first-time CCW permit applications from City
residents; and
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Packet Pg. 913 Attachment: Resolution Establishing CCW Permit Fees [Revision 1] (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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WHEREAS, the City respects the Second Amendment and other constitutional
rights and desires to provide City residents with a path for obtaining a CCW permit as
authorized by the Penal Code; and
WHEREAS, Penal Code § 26190 authorizes the City to charge a reasonable fee
for processing CCW permit applications; and
WHEREAS, the Penal Code requires CCW permit applicants to submit to a
background check performed by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”); and
WHEREAS, the Penal Code authorizes the City to review the results of the DOJ
background check and to conduct additional investigation; and
WHEREAS, the City’s general cost recovery policy is to charge for the full cost of
providing services to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the costs of establishing a fully internal
CCW permit program is higher than using a third party service to handle CCW permit
application intake and the initial review of the DOJ background results; and
WHEREAS, the Penal Code contains caps on the fees that can be charged for
renewal applications and amended licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has proposed to remove these caps in prior legislation
that nearly passed; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has stated that it intends to bring back new legislation
in the near future that may remove some or all of the current CCW permit fee caps; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the maximum fees below are reasonable
and consistent with the City’s full cost recovery policy and the Penal Code’s maximum
fees.
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Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: Resolution Establishing CCW Permit Fees [Revision 1] (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council establishes maximum fees for processing CCW
permit applications, in an amount not to exceed:
CCW Permit Application Fee $617
CCW Renewal Application Fee $457
Amended License Fee Actual Cost
SECTION 2. Consistent with the maximum fee caps in the Penal Code, the City
Council establishes the current fees for processing CCW permit applications as:
CCW Permit Application Fee $617
CCW Renewal Application Fee $25
Amended License Fee $10
SECTION 3. In the event that the Penal Code or State law modifies or removes
the statutory fee maximums in Section 2, City staff is authorized to charge a fee up to the
maximum amounts in Section 1, as permitted by State law, without further action from the
City Council after providing 60 days’ notice on the SMPD’s website of the increased fees.
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Packet Pg. 915 Attachment: Resolution Establishing CCW Permit Fees [Revision 1] (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________
Douglas Sloan
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: Resolution Establishing CCW Permit Fees [Revision 1] (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: Letter from Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Undersheriff Timothy K. Murakami (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: Letter from Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Undersheriff Timothy K. Murakami (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: CA Dept. of Justice Bureau of Firearms Prohibiting Categories (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: CA Dept. of Justice Bureau of Firearms Prohibiting Categories (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
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Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: CA Dept. of Justice Bureau of Firearms Prohibiting Categories (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
Concealed Carry WeaponsLicense Process
March 14, 2023
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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
Introduction
•A concealed carry weapons (CCW) license allows a citizen to legally carry “a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.”
•Application process determined by California Penal Code.
•A license to publicly carry a firearm may be issued by:
•The sheriff of a county
•The chief of municipal police department, pursuant to Penal Code 26155.
•State law allows for a person to be issued a permit if:
•Must be a resident of Santa Monica
•Be of good moral character
•Has completed firearms training and qualification
•Be at least 21 years of age
•Be free from criminal convictions that would disqualify the applicant
•Pay associated fees
•Provide proof of ownership and registration of firearm
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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
March 1, 2017
•SMPD policy
was to refer all
CCW requests to LA County Sheriff's
(LASD).
June 23, 2022
•U.S. Supreme
Court struck
down proper-cause requirement.
•Rendered CA
“Good Cause” unconstitutional.
•California
Attorney
General issued memo.
July 7, 2022
•LASD Sheriff
issues letter
citing ruling and increase in applications.
•Applications
exceeded capacity of LASD's CCW Unit.
August 1, 2022
•LASD
discontinued
processing first-time applications
for 44
agencies,
including SMPD.
•New policy,
procedure,
staffing, etc. to handle applications.
Timeline
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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
SMPD Research
•SMPD began reviewing and researching CCW application requirements, established polices, and best practices across several law enforcement agencies in California.
Paper Applications
My CCW
Online Applications
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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
•Experienced POST-certified background investigators
•Advanced electronic web platform for applications and documents
•Conduct backgrounds and interviews
•Support staff during process
•Alleviates impact on department staffing
•90-day process
•Provides final packet to SMPD for review and approval/denial.
Cost savings approach per applicant
My CCW
Without My CCW With My CCW
10 hours work 2 hours work
$1,093.83 $219 + ($398 My
CCW)
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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
CCW Application Process
Apply online
•DOJ application
•Receive packet
•Upload documents
•Reviewed by background
investigator
Backgroun
d •Review documents
•Conduct interviews (applicant and character
references)
•Criminal history through LiveScan
and SMPD background investigator
Requireme
nts
•Psychological
Evaluation
•Firearm Safety
Course & Weapons
Qualification
Final
Review•SMPD reviews packet provided by
My CCW and makes decision
•Applicant notified
•Applicant pays administrative fees
•Agrees to terms
•Issued CCW License
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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
Recommended Actions
•Adopt a resolution establishing certain concealed carry weaponlicensefeesfornewapplications,renewal applications,and amendedlicenses,setting maximum and current fees,and authorizing thechargingofhigherfeesifStatelawchanges.*Attached to Staff Report
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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (5509 : Concealed Carry Weapon License Process)
Santa Monica CCW Fee Schedule
•Propose to set initial fee at $398 and administrative fee at $219 (2-hours work) for a total of $617
•CA Penal Code currently sets caps for amended licenses ($10), renewal fees ($25), and psych exam fees ($150)
•SB 2 is expected to be voted by the Legislature in 2023 which is likely to remove or modify the existing caps
Santa Monica CCW Fee Schedule
Description Payable to Initial Amount Renewal Amount
Application/Processing Vendor (My CCW)$398.00 $25.00
SMPD Background/Review City of Santa Monica $219 $109 (not charged
due to State law fee
cap)
Licensing
2-Year Standard
Department of Justice $93.00 $52.00
License Amendments City of Santa Monica $10 N/A
Live Scan/Fingerprints Certified Live Scan $25.00 N/A
Psychological Review Psychologist $150.00 N/A
Safety & Weapons Course Course Vendor $140.00 $95.00
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Costs
Total Costs incurred by the City per application
New application Renewal
My CCW Fee $398 $348
Psychological
Evaluation
$150 N/A
PD Review (estimated)$219 $109
Totals:$767 $457
Proposed Fees set to partially recover costs
New
application
Renewal Payable to:
Application Fee $617 $25*Vendor/City
Psychological
Evaluation
$150*N/A Vendor
Total Proposed Cost
Recovery Fees
$767 $25
Subsidized Costs
borne by City
$0 $432
* Fee caps expected to be raised by new
legislation (Senate Bill 2) for 2024
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Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
•Approval of recommended action would not have an estimated impact to the City annually since the fees are covered by the applicant
•City would not process renewals until 2025 (two-year licenses) and it is expected that State law will remove or modify fee caps on renewals
•The proposed resolution authorizes SMPD to charge up to $457 should the State law change
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