I'm new to this forum and the game, but how does my local store become Star Wars Destiny sanctioned? Thanks.

All they have to do is announce an event or host a regular Destiny night. Prize support is the biggest thing. Tournament kits are announced quarterly for all FFG products, and your store just needs to order some if they want official prizes. But they can also offer store credit, product, etc, in the meantime or after they get kits. Ultimately up to the store owners and the TO how they handle it.

But you don't have to be officially sanctioned or anything. Just announce an event or announce that your hosting a weekly Destiny night or something to gather interest before an organized event.

Thank you very much