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[PaIadin]

You answered your question right there.

Where is your business located? Has there been crime around your business area? Do you transport large amount of cash? These are some questions you can answer. Articulate it further and you are solid.

Don't lie - that is all.

It does not even have to be that you carry large amounts of cash. My family owns property and I manage them. Part of my good cause was THE IMPRESSION that I may have large amounts of money from rent, repairs, etc and the mere impression would be motive for heightened risk whereupon my not surrendering the cash I did not have can reasonable cause an increase in violence.

Own any AR or rifles and go to the range?

The finding of good cause should recognize that individuals may also face threats to their safety by virtue of their profession, business or status and by virtue of their ability to readily access materials that if forcibly taken would be a danger to society. Threats should be articulated by the applicant by virtue of his / her unique circumstances.

From Kamala Harris, California Attorney General:

semi-automatic assault weapon. We simply must do everything we can to keep dangerous
Assembly Bill 1663 will broaden the classification of restricted firearms to include dangerous assault weapons that are currently easy to purchase and manufacture.

Link:

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-kamala-d-harris-assemblymember-david-chiu-announce-firearms

You have an Uber deadly weapon according to the Attorney General of California. Therefore it falls under the aforementioned clause in policy 218. If you go to the range with these DANGEROUS guns then they may taken from you by force on a range trip and pose a danger to the good citizens of California.



P.S. I sometimes enjoy these liberals. The talk so much nonsense that it begins to contradict previous things they have stated.

[Pharoahs]

I have a question, do they notify employers of employees applying for CCW? I see this is a problem for SB but just wondered if they do it here South OC.

Thanks!

[PaIadin]

I have a question, do they notify employers of employees applying for CCW? I see this is a problem for SB but just wondered if they do it here South OC.

Thanks!

No.

[LL949]

Well here is an update on my timeline in case
anyone was wondering.

11/24/15 - Submitted online appointment
11/25/15 - Received appointment date for 02/24/16
12/31/15 - Received updated appointment date for 02/18/16
02/18/16 - Submitted application, was told to go for live scan

[tsayyote]

For those wondering, when I filled out the form on the ocsd site for an appointment, I got a reply within 9hrs with my scheduled date.

2/11/16 - Appointment form submitted
2/11/16 - Appointment set for 6/24/16

My brother took a basic handgun course at FAST OC and the instructor there said he's seen a guy get his permit based on the fact he wears a Rolex. Also some suggestions I read in this blog http://www.californiagunpermit.com/g...ge-county.html (about the 7th paragraph from the bottom). Also here is the list for the high threat urban areas https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text...580/appendix-A for everyone's reference, and I happen to live in one. My wife wears her engagement/wedding band valued at around $1500 and plans to note that on her GC.

As for me, I may need a little input. I work as a conductor for the railroad and am not allowed to carry weapons while on duty. However, I have to drive to downtown L.A. and also Wilmington/San Pedro to go on duty. I'm wondering if driving through those areas would be good to mention. I also bought myself and wife mountain bikes ($5k for both) and do bike in remote areas out of sight of the general public, and with the weird hours I work, it's not uncommon for me to get home and go for a couple mile jog through the Fullerton neighborhoods before bed time. Oh, and if I look out my back yard, I get to look at the lovely North Justice Center court house. I wonder what scum comes and goes through there.

Would it be wise for me to use any or all of this?

[Albs]

For those wondering, when I filled out the form on the ocsd site for an appointment, I got a reply within 9hrs with my scheduled date.

2/11/16 - Appointment form submitted
2/11/16 - Appointment set for 6/24/16

My brother took a basic handgun course at FAST OC and the instructor there said he's seen a guy get his permit based on the fact he wears a Rolex. Also some suggestions I read in this blog http://www.californiagunpermit.com/g...ge-county.html (about the 7th paragraph from the bottom). Also here is the list for the high threat urban areas https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text...580/appendix-A for everyone's reference, and I happen to live in one. My wife wears her engagement/wedding band valued at around $1500 and plans to note that on her GC.

As for me, I may need a little input. I work as a conductor for the railroad and am not allowed to carry weapons while on duty. However, I have to drive to downtown L.A. and also Wilmington/San Pedro to go on duty. I'm wondering if driving through those areas would be good to mention. I also bought myself and wife mountain bikes ($5k for both) and do bike in remote areas out of sight of the general public, and with the weird hours I work, it's not uncommon for me to get home and go for a couple mile jog through the Fullerton neighborhoods before bed time. Oh, and if I look out my back yard, I get to look at the lovely North Justice Center court house. I wonder what scum comes and goes through there.

Would it be wise for me to use any or all of this?

Wise? Yes?

Two of my friends both had their appointment two days ago at roughly the same time.

One was in and out in 15 minutes.

The other one was there a bit longer because the interviewing officer was giving him tips on how he could improve his good cause. Officer told him to revise it and email it back to him the same day. IO gave him the green light for live scan soon after.

It doesn't hurt to bring multiple good causes and if the IO feels it's not a solid gc, they will be more than happy to assist you.

They're very professional and wants to issue everyone that's applying one.

[tsayyote]

Thanks, Albs. I know it's been mentioned to keep the GC simple and not open the door to any questioning (foot-in-mouth syndrome) so I wasn't sure if mentioning all of that would be too much.

[Browneye]

The interview is nothing like an interrogation. They really are not trying to trip you up. If you have something to hide and you lie and they figure it out you will be denied. You can also be prosecuted. This isn't the place to f-around. But they are very polite and helpful - they see it as the best of our citizens are arming themselves in the face of the threat of danger from criminal element. We all know they're out there stalking easy prey. It's not like we have zero violent crime. Having a lot of the citizenry with guns does tend to reduce violent crime, so it's seen as a plus for the more conservative jurisdictions.

Yes, stating the obvious, but sometimes I have to remind myself of the big picture and not get too caught up in the minutia of it all. It shouldn't be confusing, these are very basic rights. They're there to facilitate your legal right. They seem to be really good at it too.

I understand a lot of anti's are worried about any increase in carry permits, so it's frustrating to them when a bunch get issued and there are no incidents with the permittees. Don't be one of 'those guys'. LOL

[tsayyote]

I would never lie about anything especially through this process. When I say 'open the door for questioning', I mean if I put down that I drive through rough areas to get to work, but am not allowed to have weapons at work, would the IO want to know what I'll do once I get to work? I just don't really think that would be smart on my part and I don't think that I should put it in my GC, but I don't really have much as far as a firm GC as I've read other people's on here. I could just be over thinking.

The other one was there a bit longer because the interviewing officer was giving him tips on how he could improve his good cause. Officer told him to revise it and email it back to him the same day. IO gave him the green light for live scan soon after.

It doesn't hurt to bring multiple good causes and if the IO feels it's not a solid gc, they will be more than happy to assist you.

This is reassuring. I will actually do this as it's a great suggestion.

[13animal13]

Has anyone taken a class here?

http://www.ocses.com/taccom/index.html

They seem to have decent prices for CCW Courses.

[Browneye]

I would never lie about anything especially through this process. When I say 'open the door for questioning', I mean if I put down that I drive through rough areas to get to work, but am not allowed to have weapons at work, would the IO want to know what I'll do once I get to work? I just don't really think that would be smart on my part and I don't think that I should put it in my GC, but I don't really have much as far as a firm GC as I've read other people's on here. I could just be over thinking.

Was definitely not saying you were lying, and you are over thinking it. They are not going to ask you if your firearm is allowed at work or not, nor where you're going to carry it or store it. You just have to conform to the laws.

As an aside, people do install a permanent gun storage in their vehicle, or a box that locks in for this purpose. And vehicles have gotten broke into and the case stolen anyway.

There's a whole thread on GCS. You found that, right?

[eagleman]

My current initial interview date is 6/6/2016.

Assuming my GC statement is good enough, how much time do I save if I go ahead and get my CCW Training and Livescan done now versus waiting for the "go ahead" on 6/6/2016? Or am I not allowed to do either until I get the "go-ahead" on 6/6?

[tsayyote]

There's a whole thread on GCS. You found that, right?

Just found it. Thanks!

[Stumpfenhammer]

Has anyone taken a class here?

http://www.ocses.com/taccom/index.html

They seem to have decent prices for CCW Courses.

I recommend this guy, you'll get your money's worth: http://www.allsafedefense.com/

[Albs]

My current initial interview date is 6/6/2016.

Assuming my GC statement is good enough, how much time do I save if I go ahead and get my CCW Training and Livescan done now versus waiting for the "go ahead" on 6/6/2016? Or am I not allowed to do either until I get the "go-ahead" on 6/6?

Take the risk yourself, there's always a chance that your livescan gets "lost" in the process, then you're out ~$100.

CCW Training Certificates are valid for 6 months.

I've seen people do both livescan and training prior to interview and was successful. And vice versa.