Question on CCW Interview

[Inspectorbret]

My girlfriend would like to get her CCW permit in Fresno, California. Besides being a woman in a higher crime rate, what other reasons would be acceptable to the local Police Dept for her to get her CCW?

 

[smalls]

I don't know about Fresno, specifically. But from everything I've heard, if the county you're applying to is a might issue, they usually only issue permits to people who carry large amounts of cash, or have political ties, etc. So if Fresno is in a county like that, and she's not carrying large amounts of cash after hours to the bank, or knows Arnie, just being a woman in a high crime rate area isn't sufficient.
But, I could very well be wrong. I'm not familiar with almost any California laws or policies, Just what I've heard.

 

[ants]

High connections
Celebrity fame
Election to Senate or Assembly

 

[OARNGESI]

Have her run for elected office then tell them thats why

 

[TexasRifleman]

I have heard from friends in California that Fresno and Bakersfield areas are pretty much "shall issue".

Fresno just passed a new city ordinance removing the "good cause" stuff literally last week. Probably haven't had time to change the forms yet.

http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/11/17/2618291/fresno-city-council-loosens-weapons.html

The new rules allow any citizens who are concerned with their safety to get permits as long as they are over 21 years old, are residents of the city and have no criminal record. The rules mirror policies that have been in place for years at the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Because she is afraid of her boyfriend probably would not be a good idea?

 

[Fleet]

I used to have one in Fresno County, and at the time I got it, the Fresno P.D. referred applicants to the Sheriffs Office, don't know if that's still the case. It was pretty much automatic if you were able to fog a mirror.

 

[GCBurner]

Here, the only reason required is "for lawful self defense."

 

[youngda9]

Bad guy elimination

 

[medalguy]

Heck, move to Texas. We don't even NEED a reason. All lawful purposes if you just HAVE to put something down.

 

[lowerunit411]

if the question is ...why? the logical answer is.......why not?

 

[J-Bar]

Her job occasionally requires her to take cash deposits to a bank.

No need to tell them it's her paycheck.

 

[mgkdrgn]

Because a cop is too heavy to carry and she gets tired of brushing the doughnut crumbs off her clothes all the time.

 

[Ryanxia]

Maybe she thought she was being followed one night?

 

[Midwest]

All lawful purposes

 

[Inspectorbret]

My Girlfriends CCW Interview

Thanks everyone for all your advice. I have taken each and every comment to her. She went to the interview, and to be honest, they did not even ask any questions other than advise her to take a safety class in her neighborhood within two weeks. She has already scheduled one of the classes. I am really happy for her. Now, at 52, I would sure like to get one in the Los Angeles area. How would I qualify, since I am not in law enforcement, or handle cash, etc...

 

[Inspectorbret]

Thank you again everyone for all your advice in helping my girlfriend do well at her CCW interview.