Santa Clara County CCW

[ajrisi]

I'm interested in obtaining a CCW permit from Santa Clara County (I live there). I have lived in CA for about a year, but this is the first time I have tried exploring the CCW process.

My research leads me to believe that Santa Clara county may be a little unorthodox in its CCW process, so I was hoping I could find a knowledgeable Santa Clara LEO to help me out.

Is there any way to increase my chances in being issued a permit? Should I take my time to get to know my local LEOs before applying? Is there value in having formal firearms training before applying? Should I try to make an appointment to discuss the matter with the sheriff directly, or would that just be a waste of time?

Thanks all for your help!

[Librarian]

See also the Santa Clara thread here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/f...play.php?f=116

[ajrisi]

... that is one depressing thread.

[NiceJeans]

A California court just struck the requirement of "good cause" needed and said that it's unconstitutional to limit law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons.

http://m.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Court-strikes-California-law-limiting-concealed-5232386.php

The courts are where we get back our constitutional rights. For details of another current court case related to concealed and open carry, see this: http://blog.californiarighttocarry.org/

[Librarian]

See also http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...8#post13432008