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Until now the approach of 2A supporters has been to try to make California change from "may issue" to "shall issue". Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, a Republican from Riverside County, is taking a different tack -- she has introduced a bill (Assembly Bill 757) mandating that self-defense qualifies as "good cause" to grant a concealed carry permit under California's "may issue" policy.
link:
http://kfiam640.iheart.com/articles...maker-gun-permits-should-be-granted-15568085/
excerpt:
It will be very interesting to see what happens with this. Of course, everybody in California should please write your representatives!
link:
http://kfiam640.iheart.com/articles...maker-gun-permits-should-be-granted-15568085/
excerpt:
“It is our Constitutional right to defend ourselves,'' Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, said. “If a citizen passes the background check and completes the necessary safety training requirements, there should be no reason to deny them a concealed carry permit.''
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The assemblywoman said she finds it unacceptable that “personal beliefs of one person who doesn't believe in the Second Amendment'' should determine whether an applicant for a concealed carry permit is approved or denied.
“Equal protection under the law applies to more than just illegal immigrants and liberal college students,'' Melendez said. “The Constitution enumerates the right to own a gun; it is not a privilege only to be granted to a select few.''
It will be very interesting to see what happens with this. Of course, everybody in California should please write your representatives!