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Carry Concealed Weapon License (CCW)

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permits

The Tracy Police Department administers the Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit program in accordance with California law. A CCW permit allows qualified residents to carry a concealed firearm, subject to strict conditions and limitations designed to promote public safety.

CCW permit holders are expected to know and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as all conditions of issuance established by the City of Tracy. Failure to follow these requirements may result in suspension or revocation of the permit.

 

When carrying a weapon, City of Tracy CCW Permit holders shall not:

    • Consume any alcoholic beverage (while being armed)
    • Commit any criminal act. You must report, in writing, any detention/arrest to the Tracy Police Department, Professional Standards Division within ten (10) days. Email CCWUnit@TracyPD.com and call (209) 831-6550.
    • Be in a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol (and related parking areas).
    • Be under the Influence of any illegal or prescription drug(s), alcohol, or Marijuana.
    • Refuse to show CCW permit or surrender weapon to law enforcement upon request.
    • Impede any peace officer in the performance of their duties.
    • Represent yourself as a peace officer to any person, if not so employed.
    • Possess a weapon in any place where prohibited by law or sign. (i.e., State Capitol Building, Airports, School Grounds, local government buildings, etc.) (PC 26230)
    • Carry a concealed weapon on private property when posted “No firearms” or similar signs. (Without express written permission from the property owner or manager).
    • Unjustifiably display weapon.
    • Carry a concealed weapon not listed on the permit.
    • Carry solely for employment purposes. CCWs are not issued for employment purposes.
    • Be in a place having a primary purpose of dispensing marijuana for on or off-site consumption
    • Carry a concealed weapon on school grounds of a public or private school (PC 626.9) prohibits CCW permit holders from bringing firearms on campus but permits them to possess firearms within 1,000 feet of a school campus.

NOTE: When leaving a weapon in an unattended vehicle, lock the handgun in the vehicle’s trunk, lock the handgun in a locked container out of plain view, or lock the handgun in a locked container that is permanently affixed to the vehicle’s interior and not in plain view in accordance with Penal Code 25140. (A locked container does not include the utility or glove compartment of a vehicle. The container must be fully enclosed with a secured key or combination locking device).

 

CCW permits are not issued for employment purposes, and carrying solely for work-related reasons is prohibited.

 

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all eligibility requirements and conditions before applying.

 

For more information and to apply, please click here.

 

To review the complete Tracy Police Department policy regarding a license to carry a firearm, click here.