Concealed Weapons Permits
Concealed Weapons Permits
To qualify for a concealed handgun permit you must first complete a Concealed Handgun Permit class. After completion of this class you may apply for the permit here: https://rutherfordso.permitium.com/ccw/start
Renewals are also available to be completed with the above link.
For additional help or questions with this process, call : 828-287-1206.
An appointment is necessary when applying for a NEW Concealed Weapon Permit,
contact Det. Shane Ruppe at: 828-287-1206 or you may request an appointment online with the following link: https://rutherfordso.permitium.com/ccw/start
In the above link you will also find the renewal application for use
**As much as our office attempts to get all Concealed Weapon Permits back quickly, generally there is a 90 -working day time period or less, to process and get a New and/or Renewal Concealed Weapon Permits back.
Please plan accordingly when renewal date is approaching, you may apply up to 3 months (from expiration date) early for a renewal. To print and bring in you can use the following:
- New Permits - New Concealed Handgun Application Packet- New CCW application Packet
- Renewal Permits - Renewal CCW Application
- Please Note: There is no longer an appointment required for renewing a Concealed Weapon Permit
- A Change of address form is required for anyone holding a Concealed Weapon Permit issued in Rutherford County, NC and moves within Rutherford County, NC or moves out of Rutherford County, this form along with a copy of the valid permit and a valid NC drivers license (listing the new address) should be returned, in person, to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office to process the change.
- If you move from another county in NC, you must change your address in the county listed on your current permit before we can process a permit.
- There is a $5.00 (CASH)charge to obtain a duplicate permit, this is only if a Concealed Permit has been destroyed or is lost, we no long issue a duplicate permit for address changes.
- PLEASE, DO NOT send cash through the mail for a duplicate permit or Renewal application, you must appear in person to make these requests.
NC Firearm Laws
Fingerprinting is done on a first come first serve basis on Tuesday and Thursday 1p.m.-3p.m., all Rutherford County residents will be fingerprinted at no charge, out of county residents will pay $10 cash.