San Luis Obispo (old info)

[Paladin]

SLO county is pro-CCW period. Ask around before making statements. Ask CCW holders they know. I am speaking from experience as I have gone through the process. And I have 6 non resident CCW. Connecticut was much more difficult to get

While that sounds great, there's a big difference between "self-defense" = Good Cause (like in Sacto, Fresno, Ventura and a number of other counties) and what your sheriff has on his CCW policy statement (a separate form from the standard CA DOJ CCW application):

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE POLICY REGARDING ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR CONCEALED FIREARM

POLICY STATEMENT

This order establishes the policy and sets guidelines for accepting applications to carry a concealed pistol, revolver, or other firearm, and the issuance of an authorizing license.

A Concealed Weapon License shall not be granted merely for the personal convenience of the applicant. A position or job classification in itself should not constitute good cause for the issuance or denial of a license. Each application shall be individually reviewed for cause.

ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR CONCEALED FIREARM(S)

In accordance with Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155, the Sheriff of San Luis Obispo County, upon proof that the person applying is of good moral character, that good cause exists for the issuance, and that the person applying satisfies the below listed criteria and has completed a specified course of training as identified in this application, may issue to that person a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.

CRITERIA

Applicant is a resident within the county or a city within this county, or applicant spends a substantial period of time in the applicant’s principal place of employment or business in the County of San Luis Obispo or a city within this county.

APPLICATION REQUESTS

Any person may obtain a Concealed Weapon License Application from the Permit Office Clerk.
Note: Applications will not be accepted unless complete and legible.

Each new applicant must demonstrate proof of residence by some type of recognized identification card or driver’s license, and at least one canceled item of current mail (with your name and street address). New applicants are requested to provide at least 3 signed letters of character reference from individuals other than relatives.

If the CCW license is desired for self-protection, the protection of others, or for the protection of large sums of money or valuable property, you are required to explain and provide good cause pursuant to Penal Code Section 26150 for issuance of the license. For example, has your life or property been threatened or jeopardized? Explain incidents and include dates, times, locations, and names of police agencies to which these incidents were reported.

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If you are notified to come in for an appointment, be prepared to:

1. Verbally justify your need for the license to the interviewer (when applicable).

From: http://new.slosheriff.org/images/cms...CCW%202015.pdf (I changed some of the bolding. The bolding in in the body of the text in this one is mine as is the underlining.)

This looks like typical anti issuance policy. HOWEVER, other than the part I've bolded AND underlined, it could be that SLO is going the way of OC: requiring GC statement and some evidence to support it, but actually wants law-abiding competent folk to apply and get issued. If that's the case, I strongly urge them to remove the part that I've both bolded and underlined. Many will see that as what SLO expects a typical applicant to have for GC and not bother even trying.

I guess if some SLO folk have "decent" GC and evidence to support it, they should give it a shot.

ETA: his requirement of a denial by your city's CoP before you can apply with the county is illegal. IIRC, San Joaquin or Merced had that but dropped it after a threatened or filed lawsuit.

FWIW, in case anyone at the SLO SO reads this, I now have >200 incidents linked in my sig line of (mostly) CCWers saving lives (incl LEO lives like in AZ a month or so ago and FL back in Dec.).

[tokyodrftr]

San Luis Obispo

Seriously. Feel lucky you don't live in Santa Barbara county where they laugh at you and say when pigs fly.

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Yeah I know. I have friends living in Santa Maria and they can't get one, but just a few miles north in Nipomo they will issue.


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[tokyodrftr]

San Luis Obispo

BS. He might issue to rich north county ranchers and Farmers. That's it. Not regular people.

He issued to 6 regular people I personally know in south county living in unincorporated and "seedy" areas. 1 was a husband and wife that shared one pistol. If your looking to get a CCW you should apply. It cost nothing till your preapproved


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[tokyodrftr]

San Luis Obispo

I was approved for carrying large sums of money and driving exotic cars. Most of the people I know got theirs because they live in unincorporated areas. Mostly self defense if your asking.

SLO county is pro-CCW period. Ask around before making statements. Ask CCW holders they know. I am speaking from experience as I have gone through the process. And I have 6 non resident CCW. Connecticut was much more difficult to get

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[tokyodrftr]

What kind go Good Cause is required? Will Self Defense suffice or does the Sheriff require something like a restraining order, job requirements (Money, valuables etc.) or is something like living in a bad neighborhood sufficient?

I was approved for carrying large sums of money and driving exotic cars. Most of the people I know got theirs because they live in unincorporated areas. Mostly self defense if your asking.


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[tokyodrftr]

BS. He might issue to rich north county ranchers and Farmers. That's it. Not regular people.

No many regular people. I know many and meet many at the classes. When I was at the interview. 2 people came to pick up their permits and I saw a stack of permits waiting.


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[ColdDeadHands1]

Current Sheriff is extremely pro-CCW.

I WOULD NOT BE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CANDIDATE!!!!

He hired extra officers to help in just issuing CCW. Started another department.

If the cities deny you of a CCW. The sheriff department will review your app and can overrule.

I suggest supporting this current sheriff!!!


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BS. He might issue to rich north county ranchers and Farmers. That's it. Not regular people.

[baggss]

Current Sheriff is extremely pro-CCW.

I WOULD NOT BE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CANDIDATE!!!!

He hired extra officers to help in just issuing CCW. Started another department.

If the cities deny you of a CCW. The sheriff department will review your app and can overrule.

I suggest supporting this current sheriff!!!

What kind go Good Cause is required? Will Self Defense suffice or does the Sheriff require something like a restraining order, job requirements (Money, valuables etc.) or is something like living in a bad neighborhood sufficient?

[Strykeback]

Seriously. Feel lucky you don't live in Santa Barbara county where they laugh at you and say when pigs fly.

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[tokyodrftr]

San Luis Obispo

You're SLO, er, I mean SOL.



If you folks (guys & dolls) in SLO want a sheriff who issues CCWs for SD = GC, you need to get them elected as sheriff.



IIRC, the next sheriff's election is 2018. If no one gets a majority in the June primary, there's a runoff election in Nov. The deadline for registering a candidate is late Jan or early Feb 2018. But by that time, the candidates have already locked up local and even state politicians and various organizations to endorse them. Thus, a pro-CCW candidate must consider themselves "in the race" at least 6 months before that, now we're talking July 2017 latest -- just six months from now. But even before that, SLO folk must find a suitable candidate (education, training, experience, aptitude and personality for being sheriff as well as being pro-CCW and have started making political connections).



Bottom line: SLO folk should be looking for candidates immediately....

Current Sheriff is extremely pro-CCW.

I WOULD NOT BE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CANDIDATE!!!!

He hired extra officers to help in just issuing CCW. Started another department.

If the cities deny you of a CCW. The sheriff department will review your app and can overrule.

I suggest supporting this current sheriff!!!


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[tokyodrftr]

Went for my interview a awhile back and the officer said he was issuing me a permit without any restrictions. I didn't want ask him. But what restrictions can they put on the permits?


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[skyscraper]

Did you have your references write their own letter for you or did you have them sign a pre-written template? Would you please post a sample? Thank you.

Just have them speak to your character, trustworthiness, and safety . They wrote their own and just outlined how long they knew me and the nature of relationship.

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[jtlancer]

character reference letters

Just got my CCW in SLO County. FYI for those in the process the LiveScan took forever. About 5-6 months. Be Patient.

Did you have your references write their own letter for you or did you have them sign a pre-written template? Would you please post a sample? Thank you.

[jtlancer]

If your good cause statement involves work related reasons for carrying, they will verify with your employer.

If your good cause statement has nothing to do with your employment, they won't need to call them.

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Nope. Not work related. Good to know. Thank you for the info.

[skyscraper]

Hello, all. I am new to CalGuns and to the CCW process. I have read elsewhere on this site that the SLO county sheriffs dept. will contact your employer to verify employment, which of course is fine by me, and tell them why they are calling (which is not fine by me). Meaning my work will know that I am applying for a CCW. Is this true? I do not see how it is anyone's business that I am applying for a CCW. Plus there is no telling what political beliefs the lady in HR follows nor do I know if she would not go around blabbing it to everyone at my work.

If your good cause statement involves work related reasons for carrying, they will verify with your employer.

If your good cause statement has nothing to do with your employment, they won't need to call them.

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