December 7, 2018 - The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office reports as of January 1, 2019 new legislation has been enacted which will change the requirements for Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit renewals. AB2103 will now require all renewal permit holders to attend a renewal course that includes instruction on firearm safety, handling and shooting techniques in addition to laws regarding the permissible use of a firearm. The course must also include live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range and shall include a demonstration by the applicant of the safe handling of, and shooting proficiency with, each firearm the applicant has on their permit.

As result of these requirements, and the professional staff time required to meet the re-certification mandates, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be able to host CCW renewal courses. All permit holders wishing to renew their CCW will need to take a renewal course from one of our approved renewal private instructors. The list of approved instructors can be found at www.mariposacounty/sheriff. After the renewal class has been completed, permit holders will need to make an appointment with the CCW Permit Clerk by calling 209-966-3615.

The Sheriff’s Office will continue to hold classes for those applying for their first initial CCW permit. Four classes per year will be held on a first come first serve registration basis.  The class schedule for new applicants can be found at www.mariposacounty.org/sheriff

Thank you for your interest in the CCW program and your continued support of our team.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that this change in process may cause.  
Source: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office