Shall issue CCW in California !?
Well if this bill actually goes anywhere that is the idea. On February 19, 2009 Bill AB 357 (Yes, they actually try to reserve bill numbers like this on purpose) was introduced by Assembly Member Steve Knight of Palmdale, my new politician hero in California. This bill deletes a mere 8 words and adds 1 from section 12050 of the Penal Code and would effectively turn California from a discretionary “may issue” state into a “shall issue” state.
If you support this legislation you are urged to write or fax letters to Steve Knight’s office by March 20th stating your support. While you are at it, send a letter to your districts representative urging them to support this bill. Every letter they receive will add to Steve’s justification for carrying this bill forward in the California legislature.
Steve Knight
State Capitol
Sacramento CA 95814
(916) 319-2036, (916) 319-2136 fax
Find your local representative here.
Read the changes to the existing law below.
SECTION 1. Section 12050 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
12050. (a) (1) (A) The sheriff of a county, upon proof that the person applying is of good moral character , that good cause exists for the issuance, and that the person applying satisfies any one of the conditions specified in subparagraph (D) and has completed a course of training as described in subparagraph (E), may shall issue to that person a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in either one of the following formats:
(i) A license to carry concealed a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
(ii) Where the population of the county is less than 200,000 persons according to the most recent federal decennial census, a license to carry loaded and exposed in that county a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.