Here in Missouri (a shall issue state) the sheriff collects a fee, finger prints you, does a back ground check with the FBI and will issue a permit if he/she feels you are ok. This is after you pass an approved cc gun class.
There is a time limit for the sheriff to say yes or no. If the sheriff says no, there is an appeal system in place for the citizen.
A map of the entire US showing how the various states handle concealed carry at
http://standeyo.com/News_Files/Firearms/right.to.carry.html
California,,,,, it all depends on the local sheriff is my understanding.”
Thank You I was confused about this issue of politics and CCW But they have conveniently used the local Sheriff to control the issue of permits.
It is my understanding that in several counties in California the sheriff will issue a concealed carry permit.
In other counties even if you have proof that a stalker is going to try to kill you tonight the sheriff will not issue.