Sacramento Co, CA may get CCW permits.

**CTR man** · 06-12-09, 09:21 PM

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The Scoop: Sacramento County Weapons Permits

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COMMENTARY (CBS13) ― Budget cuts could mean fewer Sacramento County deputies on the street. And those cuts could lead the sheriff to take some drastic measures, leading to more guns on the street.

Law abiding citizens could possibly get the right to carry concealed weapons in Sacramento County - protecting yourself and your family if budget cuts wipe about 300 sheriff's deputies off the streets.

Easy acquisition of concealed weapons permits for law abiding residents is one idea being considered by Sheriff John McGinness, whose ranks could be decimated by cuts under debate by the county supervisors.

The Sheriff's frustration with the budget is making him re-evaluate the consequences of easy access to concealed weapons permits. If the Sheriff loses more than 300 deputies and support personnel, his agency can't investigate property crimes - leaving the community extremely vulnerable to criminals.

Right now, it's difficult to get a concealed weapons permit in Sacramento County. A law enforcement committee examines each application. McGinness stays out of the process. But budget cuts could force the system to be streamlined.

The Sheriff hasn't finalized his plans, but a shrinking Sheriff's department could mean you'll have to defend yourself - and you might be able to get the permit to do it.

**pgg** · 06-12-09, 09:42 PM

The sad thing is that it is actually taking something like this for this Sheriff to "allow" people the ability to defend themselves. My county has been issuing CCWs for years and haven't had any problems. And Sac County isn't the only ones hurting with budget woes. Our Sheriff's Office is looking at loosing almost 75% of their field deputies.

**CTR man** · 06-12-09, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by pgg

The sad thing is that it is actually taking something like this for this Sheriff to "allow" people the ability to defend themselves. My county has been issuing CCW's for years and haven't had any problems. And Sac County isn't the only ones hurting with budget woes. Our Sheriff's Office is looking at loosing almost 75% of their field deputies.

You are absolutely right. At one time I looked up CCW in my county and if I remember correctly, one could be issued a CCW if they resided in the rural areas of the county. If one resided in the city limits, forget about it. Especially if the cities have their own PD.

Welcome to California.

**IMachU** · 06-13-09, 01:14 PM

In So Cal, it takes an act of congress (and you have to know the sheriff personally) to get a CCW. Oh, and a generous campaign fund contribution goes a long way to ensure issuance too.

**CTR man** · 06-13-09, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by IMachU

In So Cal, it takes an act of congress (and you have to know the sheriff personally) to get a CCW. Oh, and a generous campaign fund contribution goes a long way to ensure issuance too.

I guess the powers that be in So Cal think that knowing the sheriff personally is cause for having a CCW to protect yourself.

I would think that some of the more rural counties such as San Bernadino would be a bit more lenient.

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 05:44 PM

Well, if that happens maybe I'll be moving back to Cali....

**pgg** · 06-13-09, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Pinki

Well, if that happens maybe I'll be moving back to Cali....

Come up to my county Pinki and you can get one with out a problem.

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by pgg

Come up to my county Pinki and you can get one with out a problem.

But it snows where you are

It doesn't snow in Sacramento, right? Actually one of the bf's sons may move to San Diego in 2 years so I'm trying to debate whether it would be feasible for us to move back but I don't want to give up my right to carry

**CTR man** · 06-13-09, 06:50 PM

Pinki, This may help you out when you decide to move. As you can see, PGG's county is in green and is a will issue CCW county. My county is in yellow, which is a may issue CCW county. I have to prove that I have a need for it.

Concealed Firearm Carry Permit in California: Information Database

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by CTR man

Pinki, This may help you out when you decide to move. As you can see, PGG's county is in green and is a will issue CCW county. My county is in yellow, which is a may issue CCW county. I have to prove that I have a need for it.

Concealed Firearm Carry Permit in California: Information Database

Thanks CTR! I didn't realize there were so many will issue counties out there! Orange County, however, I've heard has begun recalling them, so I'm not sure that is really a will issue. Y'all need to increase the round counts too

My Dad would like me back in Cali, though...

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 07:22 PM

Plus, if I get a carry permit, is it only good in that county, or can I carry in the entire State?

**Five-0** · 06-13-09, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by CTR man

Budget cuts could mean fewer Sacramento County deputies on the street. And those cuts could lead the sheriff to take some drastic measures, leading to more guns on the street.

Where are the guns now exactly?

**TXCharlie** · 06-13-09, 07:57 PM

Come here Pinki - The whole state of Texas has been "Shall Issue" since like 1994, with almost zero problems with license holders. Almost any cop in Texas will tell you that it's the people without a license that they worry about.

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by TXCharlie

Come here Pinki - The whole state of Texas has been "Shall Issue" since like 1994, with almost zero problems with license holders. Almost any cop in Texas will tell you that it's the people without a license that they worry about.

Texas would be good

My family is in Cali which is the big draw about Cali but my Dad visited Texas last year and actually made a comment about moving there..so who knows, maybe that will work out.

**CTR man** · 06-13-09, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Pinki

Plus, if I get a carry permit, is it only good in that county, or can I carry in the entire State?

It appears that you can carry in the entire state, but not sure. This is all I could find on the FAQ on that site.

Concealed Firearm Carry Permit in California: Information Database

I live in X County, but I work in Z County. Where do I apply?

You must apply in your county of residence. If you live in a city with its own Police Department, you may be able to apply to that PD.

**pgg** · 06-13-09, 08:15 PM

If you get a CCW issued here it is good for the whole state unless otherwise stated on the CCW itself

**TXCharlie** · 06-13-09, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Pinki

Plus, if I get a carry permit, is it only good in that county, or can I carry in the entire State?

Doesn't include California,,, But if you get a CHL in Texas, you can legally carry a gun in a bunch of other states with recipriical agreements (not counting the states we have granted unilateral proclamations and special conditions, which usually means that their licensed CCW residents can carry a gun in Texas but licensed Texans can't carry guns there).

Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection

**CTR man** · 06-13-09, 10:20 PM

This is another thing that I think sucks about the state of California regarding honoring out of state CCW's. They don't.

Concealed Firearm Carry Permit in California: Information Database

I have a permit from (any other state). Is my permit honored in California?

California does not honor any other state’s concealed weapons permits! See California A.G. FAQ

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by CTR man

It appears that you can carry in the entire state, but not sure. This is all I could find on the FAQ on that site.

Concealed Firearm Carry Permit in California: Information Database

Originally Posted by pgg

If you get a CCW issued here it is good for the whole state unless otherwise stated on the CCW itself

Ok thanks guys! Good to know.

**Pinki** · 06-13-09, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by TXCharlie

Doesn't include California,,, But if you get a CHL in Texas, you can legally carry a gun in a bunch of other states with recipriical agreements (not counting the states we have granted unilateral proclamations and special conditions, which usually means that their licensed CCW residents can carry a gun in Texas but licensed Texans can't carry guns there).

Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection

NC is like that with a good many other States too.. I recently went to Maryland however and had to leave my gun at home and even though my bf and his son could and were carrying, I didn't like not being able to as well