SB 2 and Your CCW in San Bernardino County: What changed (effective Jan 1, 2024)
If you have (or want) a CCW in San Bernardino County, SB 2 brought changes you'll notice right away starting January 1, 2024. Here's what the Sheriff highlighted: where carry is now prohibited, training hour requirements, what happens if you're denied, and how firearm listing works.
The biggest day-to-day impact? "Sensitive places" where concealed carry is now prohibited. The Sheriff's examples cover a wide range of everyday spots - government buildings, schools, medical facilities, public transit, public gatherings, establishments selling liquor, places of worship, parks, and playgrounds. Training requirements went up too. New applicants need at least 16 hours of mandatory training. Renewals require 8 hours. Denied? SB 2 creates a structured path to challenge that decision through a court-reviewed hearing process. And for firearms listed on your permit, there's a new rule: the firearm isn't treated as community property for CCW purposes. Any firearm on your permit must be registered to you.
Note: The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says it cannot give legal advice about SB 2. For legal questions about your situation, you’ll need to consult a qualified legal professional.
Sensitive Places
- ✓ Government buildings
- ✓ Schools
- ✓ Medical facilities
- ✓ Public transit
- ✓ Specified public gatherings
- ✓ Establishments selling liquor
- ✓ Places of worship
- ✓ Parks
- ✓ Playgrounds
Note: If you’re unsure whether a specific location falls into a “sensitive place” category, don’t guess - get legal guidance. The Sheriff’s Department says it can’t provide legal advice about SB 2 and directs legal questions to qualified professionals.
New CCW applicants must complete at least 16 hours of mandatory training under SB 2. That's a statewide baseline - expect a longer training commitment than before.
Renewals require an 8-hour mandatory training course. That's the minimum set by law.
If your CCW application is denied, SB 2 gives you a defined legal avenue: a court-reviewed hearing process. That's the key change the Sheriff highlighted. This is where qualified legal help matters most. An attorney can explain your options and help you present your case effectively.
- Get legal guidance early - The Sheriff’s Department says it can’t give legal advice about SB 2, so direct legal questions to a qualified professional.
- Organize your paperwork - Gather your denial information and any supporting documents you may need to discuss next steps.
- Ask about the court-reviewed hearing option - SB 2 establishes a structured, court-reviewed hearing process for denials, and counsel can help you understand how to pursue it.
SB 2 changes how firearms are listed on a CCW permit. A firearm isn't treated as community property for CCW purposes - if it's on your permit, it must be registered to you.
Note: The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says it cannot provide legal advice about SB 2. If you have legal questions, consult a qualified legal professional.
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