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Find official concealed-carry weapon permit instructions from the responsible sheriff or police issuing authority.

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CCW applications — San Luis Obispo sheriff and city routingOfficial instructions

Read the sheriff’s application information and check the issuing agency for your address. New applicants in Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo are directed to their city law-enforcement agency.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw (opens in a new tab)

Concealed Carry Weapon - SLO Sheriff — Actual application page — five-city issuing limits

If you are a resident of the: City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero City of Paso Robles City of Pismo Beach City of San Luis Obispo you will need to contact the law enforcement agency in the city you live in to apply for your Concealed Carry Weapon license per California Penal Code section 26155.

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CCW renewals and changes — San Luis Obispo FAQOfficial instructions

Read the sheriff’s CCW FAQ for renewal, modification and licence questions. Check the issuing agency for your address. Application charges, a service fee and online credit-card charges are listed separately.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)

Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Actual public CCW FAQ

Concealed Carry Weapon License

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