[DemforBush]

People are applying for concealed-weapon permits in droves in Orange County, after a federal court ruled Californians don’t have to justify their need for the permit."

Finally, some good news from the federal courts.

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

I got my CC in the 90’s now I am not sure I would apply. People seem to think registration is the first step to confiscation and what bigger step could you take than a CC? Just my two bits.

[ltc8k6]

“Those applying for a CCW today can expect to wait until”

the ruling is appealed/reversed.

[Jet Jaguar]

Ping.

[faithhopecharity]

Constitution says right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Requiring a government permit to bear arms is precisely the kind of thing our founders fought our revolutionary war to overcome, prevent in this country.

[556x45]

‘“They’ve been absolutely inundated,” said Lt. Jeff Hallock about the personnel assigned to process the applications.’

Code for its going to take years and years for us to process them....if we get to them at all.

[William Tell]

I don't live in Orange County, but filed my paperwork this last Monday.

We can't know exactly what WILL happen but I do know what SHOULD happen. If things go as they should, most counties in Kalifornia will be similarly flooded with applications. Delays in processing may well be the subject of a new suit.

The Sheriff should process applications "first-come-first-served". I was trying to insure that I was at the beginning of what may be a very long line.

The Kalifornia law permits great discretion on the part of the Sheriff in applying requirements. He now cannot insist on a "good cause" beyond self-defense. It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to determine, now that the right is an individual fundamental right, that the Sheriff is entirely UNJUSTIFIED in infringing the right of any applicant by choosing to apply the onerous provisions of Kalifornia law. He doesn't have to do it, so he shouldn't do it. And he shouldn't wait until a court tells him that he can't do it.

If I refuse to supply letters of reference attesting to my "good moral character" is the Sheriff justified in refusing to approve my permit? No.

If I refuse to have my personal physician attest to my capabilities, is the Sheriff justified in refusing me? No.

If I refuse to subject myself to a psychologist's examination, is he justified in refusing me? No.

If I, a military veteran who holds concealed carry permits from four other states, refuse to undergo the expensive and time-consuming training, is he justified in refusing me? No.

And finally, is the Sheriff justified in making me PAY for the above infringements, perhaps totally $500 or more? Absolutely not.

We live in interesting times.