[Jubal Harshaw]

As a former resident of the OC, active in CCW issues, and a former OC CCW holder, it’s my understanding that Carona did, in fact, make CCWs easier to get in the early part of his first term. After that, however, those that did not donate to, or otherwise support, him after getting a CCW, did not have their CCWs renewed, and new applications were rejected at a rate similar to LA. This is based on anecdotal evidence (which I admit isn’t really evidence at all, but it’s all I got).

In the last race for OC Sheriff, one of the candidates, Jim Hunt, ran on a campaign program to make OC truly “shall issue.” Mr. Hunt was defeated in the polls, then allegedly illegally retaliated against by Mr. Carona for daring to run against him.

Just some more information about the politics of CCW in the OC.

[Brad’s Gramma]

After that, however, those that did not donate to, or otherwise support, him after getting a CCW, did not have their CCWs renewed, and new applications were rejected at a rate similar to LA.

Not true....

[P8riot]

Interesting. I grew up in Orange County (Orange, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach) back in the 60’s and 70’s. I was initially pleased to hear that Carona was CCW friendly, but I hadn’t heard the other part of the story. Thanks for enlightening me.