CCW Carry Modifications

[maxx.7o7]

Getting my ccw for the first time and was getting mixed answers on this topic. I’m in Sonoma county, are there any restrictions on the mods/upgrades you can have on your carry firearm? I’m looking to add my DY9 with a zaffiri window cut slide with optic, Jtt ported barrel, and tungsten recoil spring. Do these mods matter? Does the gun have to be plain jane or how does it work? Thanks in advance.

 

[2muchsoysauce4allthisrice]

Concealed Weapons Permits — Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

www.sonomasheriff.org

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/542ec317e4b0d41ade8801fb/t/683898d8b8937f5c837d4a9d/1748539608904/License+to+Carry+a+Firearm+5.29.2025.pdf

207.5.1 LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
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(a) The Sheriff may place special restrictions limiting time, place, manner and
circumstances under which any license shall be valid. In general, these restrictions
will prohibit the licensee from:
1. Consuming any alcoholic beverage while armed.
2. Falsely representing him/herself as a peace officer.
3. Unjustified or unreasonable displaying of a firearm.
4. Committing any crime.
5. Being under the influence of any medication or drug while armed.
6. Interfering with any law enforcement officer's duties.
7. Refusing to display his/her license or firearm for inspection upon demand of any
peace officer.
8. Loading the permitted firearm with illegal ammunition.
9. No trigger or grip modifications. Red dot sights, lasers, and light attachments
are approved. Must be listed during the CCW approval process. Applicants must
qualify with and without sight modifications.
10. The use of any magazine other than a standard 10-round capacity magazine
with a licensed CCW firearm is strictly prohibited.
The Sheriff reserves the right to inspect any license or licensed firearm at any time.
The alteration of any previously approved firearm including, but not limited to adjusting
the trigger pull, or other mechanical modifications shall void any license and serve
as grounds for revocation. EXCEPTION: Red dot sights (RDS) that are installed
and qualified through a certified instructor listed on the department's official website,
at the time of initial application or renewal, are permitted and do not constitute an
unauthorized modification.
1. Caliber not to exceed 45 cal. Single action approved.

 

[Joker67]

Those restrictions are weak sauce. FUDD Sheriff.
That being said, if you train hard with a stock gun, you’ll be surprised that aside from grips and sights, you don’t need mods.

Sounds like they don’t approve slide milling or decal grips on Glocks.

 

[Hit Factor]

Those restrictions are weak sauce. FUDD Sheriff.

Agreed. And #10 doesn’t even make sense. “Standard 10-round capacity magazine” is clearly an oxymoron. That sheriff obviously has an agenda, as 10-round magazines are far from standard. It’s like he’s intentionally repeating a lie in the hope that people will start to believe it’s true.

 

[weaverftw]

Wow those are some crazy restrictions. No grip mod? What could possibly be the rationale for that

 

[Deleted member 16735]

Wow those are some crazy restrictions. No grip mod? What could possibly be the rationale for that

they want to make sure your gen 3 glock is slippery as and flies out of your hand if you have to use it defensively