Wait Time for Permits to Carry Loaded Guns in OC Reduced; but at What Cost? OC Resgister 5/16/2014

We certainly agree and applaud San Diego Sheriff Gore who wrote to the 9th Circuit on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. (Please see Letter from Appellee William Gore on this 9th Circuit Website.)  

As you can see in his letter, he is not changing his policy until there is a final determination of the pending court process.  

His position is consistent with what we have said all along, Sheriff Hutchens should adopt the same responsible policy as Sheriff Gore and not issue CCW permits based on a case where the mandate has been stayed.  Her position is at odds with the posture of the case and has the potential for government waste as CCW permits issued since the policy change will need to be re-reviewed. 

We remain concerned and alarmed by the change in her former policy of "good cause" as this case is likely to come before the entire 9th Circuit Court.  We are confident that the full 9th Circuit Court will reverse the 2 to 1 Panel decision.  

The California Police Chiefs Association and the California Attorney General are in support of the current California "good cause"  requirement and we can only speculate as to why Sheriff Hutchens is in such a hurry to speed the process in our county to issue such permits, including the hiring of additional staff to accommodate the process.  We believe law enforcement dollars could be better spent.

In the interest of public safety, at the very least, she should pause as the San Diego Sheriff and sheriffs across our State have done in keeping current policy until final determination by the court! 

OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Contact Info:
714-647-7000-Dispatch and Ask for Administration
FAX Letters to:  714-953-3092
Mail Letters to:  550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

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