[marktwain]

Santa Clara County has a population of 1,781,642 (2010)

In most of the rest of the U.S., there are about 2% of the population that get permits. That means that California is likely denying permits to about 35,000 people who want them but cannot get them.

From the comments:

"It's irresponsible to publish this list. Many states have laws prohibiting the publishing of lists like this.

Also, it's a shame that in Santa Clara county ordinary people do not have the same right to self-defense as the wealthy and politically connected--the 1%, if you will. In shall issue states, everyone has the same self-defense rights as the wealthy."

[unixfox]

If I lived in CA (thank God I don't have to) I would be carrying regardless of "permission" from their so called law.

I.M.O. the 2nd Amendment trumps these assholes regulations. But thats just me.

[TYVets]

#8 Jay Bloom, dentist

Very few people enjoy going to the dentist.

But a dangerous occupation?

[LucianOfSamasota]

I have never understood how a state could revoke the 2nd amendment right to bear arms?

[yarddog]

California is one of those states I simply would not live in.

That list sounds like the best criteria for getting a permit in that county is to be extremely wealthy or politically prominent.

[RobinOfKingston]

Also, it's a shame that in Santa Clara county ordinary people do not have the same right to self-defense as the wealthy and politically connected ...

On the other hand, the voters in Santa Clara County elected the people who have denied that right.

[paul51]

Sixty-four permits issued to judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers are considered confidential. Another 49 have been issued to "civilians.''

What's more outrageous? That they would protect the identity of the government employees and not the civilians or that there is a total of 123 permits in a county with a population of 1.8 million. Just unbelievable.

[TYVets]

In Santa Clara County, 113 people have permits that allow them to carry concealed weapons.

That means that California is likely denying permits to about 35,000 people.

May I add, the 35,000 people denied permits are only in one county, not the entire State of California. The hypocrisy of one county in a May Issue State.

The link in your thread gives goes to a story listing the name of "civilians.'' with CC Permits.

On the right side of that story is a link to another article under Bay News - Latest Headlines. The title of that article is:

Santa Clara County sheriff draws legal fire for way she hands out concealed-gun permits.

Legal challenges, Living in fear, Donors get permits and other practices of Sheriff Laurie Smith and other sheriffs are addressed by Mercurynews.com.

It gives more insight about California a May Issue State.

Thank heavens I live in fly over country.