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San Jose, CA Firearms: Concealed Carry (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Issuing agency
San Jose Police Department
Governing statute
California SB-2 (2023)
Minimum age
21 years old
Training required
Yes, state-approved course
Sensitive places
Schools, transit, parks, hospitals

Summary

San Jose Police Department issues California concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits under state law, applying objective shall-issue standards after SB-2 reshaped sensitive places where carry is prohibited.

(a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when the person does any of the following: (1) Carries concealed within any vehicle that is under the person’s control or direction any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.

Source: San Jose Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

California SB-2 (2023) replaced the prior good-cause discretionary CCW system with shall-issue standards after Bruen, requiring objective qualifications: residency or business presence, age 21, training, background check, and good moral character. San Jose Police Department processes applications at SJPD headquarters and conducts interviews and live-fire qualification. SB-2 designates extensive sensitive places where concealed carry is prohibited even with a valid permit, including schools, hospitals, transit, parks, libraries, government buildings, places of worship, and bars. Permit holders must follow these statewide restrictions inside city limits, plus comply with SJ secure storage rules.

Violations & Fines

Carrying concealed without a permit is a Penal Code section 25400 misdemeanor or felony; violating sensitive-place restrictions brings additional charges, permit revocation, and potential firearm forfeiture upon conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose still require good cause for a CCW?
No. SB-2 removed good cause after Bruen. SJPD now issues shall-issue permits to applicants meeting objective qualifications including training, background check, and residency requirements.
Where can I not carry concealed even with a valid permit?
Schools, hospitals, public transit, parks, libraries, places of worship, government buildings, bars, and most private property without express permission, per SB-2 sensitive-place rules.

Sources & Official References

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