Concealed Weapon Permit - Criteria for Approval or Denial.

The Sheriff may consider issuing a CCW permit to retired local of Federal law enforcement personnel or to U.S. citizens who can articulate a specific, compelling, and overwhelming need which can be verified.

The Sheriff will not issue a CCW permit to any individual falling under Penal Code sections 12021, 12021.1, or Welfare and Institution Code Section 8103. The following factors shall be considered as to why CCW permits should not be issued to an individual:

• the applicant does not reside in San Benito County (business exception)

• the applicant is not a United States citizen

• the applicant has a criminal history such as substance or alcohol abuse

• the applicant has a dishonorable discharge from military service

• the applicant has a history of mental illness

• the applicant was previously denied a license to carry a concealed weapon

• the applicant has had a concealed weapons permit revoked

• the applicant has a history of violence or unstable personality

• the applicant is physically unable to handle or qualify in handling the weapon

• the applicant lies in any portion of the background

For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office at (831) 636-4083