application question

[Vampyredark]

Once, I applied for a police officer trainee in Bakersfield, CA.
On the application, I was asked if I carry a gun concealed legally. If yes, then they wanted to know what type of gun and for how long? Why do you think I was required to put that information, in your opinion?

[constable]

To sort out the Tackleberrys.

If you conceal an 8 inch colt python or a model 29 with 100 rounds of speed loaders on your belt on a regular basis I'm sure that would send off some bad mojo to the background investigator or whoever they have looking at applications.

[Vampyredark]

To sort out the Tackleberrys.

If you conceal an 8 inch colt python or a model 29 with 100 rounds of speed loaders on your belt on a regular basis I'm sure that would send off some bad mojo to the background investigator or professional standards coordinator (person who handles applications).

Are you being for real? I mean, I understand that, but is it for any other purpose?

[constable]

I'm sure there is a reason for it. That was my guess... and that is all that is.

[teeemothy]

I would just answer the question black and white without thinking too far into it. That mindset will help a lot during the entire process.

[Vampyredark]

I would just answer the question black and white without thinking too far into it. That mindset will help a lot during the entire process.

Yeah, I figure as well. This was a while ago anyway. I didnt go through with it. I am thinking I would prefer a different agency.

[CBR_rider]

Are you being for real? I mean, I understand that, but is it for any other purpose?

Might give them another area to check out during background. For instance, you mention you have had a CCW for three years but all your contacts say you have been carrying concealed handguns "everywhere" for the past ten. Or if you say you don't carry concealed anywhere that it is illegal to do so, but all your contacts provide info that you regularly show off you concealed firearm at the mall/etc. As others have said, don't read into it. Just "yes" or "no."