Shafter, CA · Kern County
Police Department Concealed Weapon Permit - Initial
Shafter residents use this initial application to request a concealed weapon permit and provide personal information, references, and details about firearms to be licensed.
What this form is
This initial application explains the requirements and process for requesting a concealed weapon permit from the Shafter Police Department. Applicants submit a completed application with identification, a $20 processing-fee deposit, three references, and an employer letter if requesting authorization to carry at work. The document also describes background checks, firearm eligibility, and materials and fees required if the application is approved.
Who needs it
A City of Shafter resident seeking an initial concealed weapon permit must submit this application and the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application with a valid California ID, the $20 cash or check deposit, three references, and any required employer letter. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it describes no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the initial concealed weapon permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the application with the personal information and firearm details requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare a valid California ID, the $20 cash or check deposit, three references, and an employer letter if applicable.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for an initial concealed weapon permit?
- The document says applicants must reside in the City of Shafter, be at least 21, meet the listed eligibility requirements, and submit a complete application.
- What should I submit with the application?
- Submit a valid California ID with your current address, a $20 cash or check deposit, three references, and an employer letter if requesting to carry at work.
- Do I need a notary for the concealed weapon permit application?
- No. The document describes no sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the initial permit application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.