Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

The Lautenberg Amendment is a 1996 amendment to the 1968 Gun Control legislation. It makes it unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge from possessing a firearm.

That has to with just your ability to possess a firearm. Obviously, if you are prohibited from possessing a firearm by federal law, you cannot get a CCW.

In addition to Mr. Dane's correct answer, I'd just add that it's far easier to get a concealed weapon permit in some counties than others. The Sheriff in each county has the discretion whether or not to issue a permit.

For instance, it's almost impossible to get a permit in Sacramento and most of the Bay Area counties. Many of the rural Northern counties will issue a permit to almost anyone who meets the statutory requirements.

Of course, if you have a conviction that disqualifies you from possessing a firearm, then you aren't going to get a permit, period.