California uses a standardized application form and permit form, but allows local jurisdictions to set standards. The permit form has three spaces to list guns - but our local Sheriff now allows seven more on the back! Permit holders must present the firearms to the clerk to get them listed initially, but not for renewals.
Qualification is a joke. The initial class is eight hours, half lecture, half range time. You can shoot any handgun at the class, and it doesn't have to be one you will list on your permit. They don't even score the target - they are looking for safe gun handling. Renewal requires shooting only, no lecture, and any handgun. When I go renew (every two years) I will take my 1 7/8" S&W .22LR revolver. Then I don't have to do all the stupid drills they wanted me to do with my Glocks - like I need to demonstrate I can clear a jam.....