Carry Concealed Weapon License

The Morgan Hill Police Department (MHPD) is dedicated to the safety of our residents. A Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license authorizes a private person to carry a concealed firearm in public. The Chief of Police is authorized to issue CCW licenses to City residents who qualify under California law.

CCW license applicants are to read, consider, and understand the Morgan Hill Police Department Policy regarding a CCW license (MHPD Policy 218 (PDF)).

All CCW licensees acknowledge and understand the licensee is responsible for all liability for, injury to, or death of any person, or damage to any property that may result through any act or omission of either the licensee or the agency that issued the license.  In the event any claim, suit, or action is brought against the agency that issued the license, its chief officer or any of its employees, the licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Morgan Hill Police Department and the City of Morgan Hill, its chief officers or any of its employees from such claim, suit, or action.  

General Information

Applications will be individually investigated with an interview being required as part of this investigation.  Applicants should be reminded that all information disclosed in the application may be subject to public disclosure.  Further, applicants are encouraged to read the application packet in its entirety as the initial application process consists of a series of steps.

All applicants are subjected to the requirements below, which are divided into two (2) phases. Applicants are encouraged to review information within the phases, as specific and unwavering details are provided relating to the completion of each condition.

Phase I

  • Completion of a CCW License Application
  • Fingerprints/Live Scan
  • Proof of at Least 21 Years of Age
  • Residency within the Boundaries of the Morgan Hill Police Department
  • Payment of Applicable Fees
  • Review of Publicly Available Information
  • Interview with Applicant and References
  • Initial Determination Regarding Identification as a Disqualified or Prohibited Person from Owing, Possessing, etc. a Firearm

Phase II

  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Firearms Training, Inspection & Safety
    • Training Certificates Must Be Dated After Receiving "Approval" to Proceed to This Requirement.

Firearms Information

  • No More than Three (3) Weapons Will Be Authorized/Listed on a CCW License.  
  • No “AR Pistol” Platform or Similar Style Handguns Will Be Approved.
  • The Handgun Must Be Capable of Being Concealed Upon a Person. 
  • Only Department Approved Calibers Will Be Authorized.

Resources

California DOJ Bureau of Firearms, CCW, and Firearms Information: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms

Morgan Hill CCW Inquiries; General Information: MHPDCCW@morganhill.ca.gov