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FEDERAL LAWSUITS BEING FILED FOR CCW’S
The suit alleges multiple violations of California law and the 14th Amendment. The fully documented allegations against this department mirror the abuses that take place throughout California. We shall post updates as the case moves through the court. We welcome serious, committed applicants with Good Cause, from throughout California to contact us. We prefer you to contact us prior to your application so we may shepherd you though the process and ensure a solid, documented application. We are very interested in applicants residing in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties. These counties have histories of CCW abuse but we will consider any applicant with a good case. We have experienced, motivated attorneys and a gifted Private Investigator, all of whom are well versed in California CCW law, the 14th Amendment, state and Federal case law. This is but the first of many suits of this type we intend to file. “When policemen break the law, then there isn’t any law, just a fight for survival!” - Billy Jack |
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including colleges, district attorneys and other agencies.
Please contact us if you know of any others we should include.
California Law
The (1977) Attorney General's Opinion on Good CausesIn 1977, the then California Attorney General made an "Opinion" to define what does, and does not, constitute "Good Cause." This definition, reasonable at the time but somewhat dated today, is still the litmus test used by many sheriffs/chiefs in deciding questions of eligibility.
California Penal Code Section 12025
"A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when he or she does any of the following . . . . . "
California Penal Code Section 12031
"A person is guilty of carrying a loaded firearm when he or she carries a loaded firearm . . . "
California Penal Code Section 12050.
The legal basis for CCW issue.
P.C. 12052.5
The licensing authority shall give written notice to the applicant indicating if the license is approved or denied within 90 days of the initial application for a new license or a license renewal or 30 days after receipt of the applicant's criminal background check from the Department of Justice, whichever is later.Legal Precedent Cases
Salute v. Pitchess, 1976A California Appellate Court decision that requires all Police and Sheriff’s departments to have a written CCW Policy, provide it to anyone upon request and to evaluate each application in the same manner.
Guillory v. County of Orange, aka Guillory v. Gates, 1984
This is a key Federal, 9th Circuit Court case that establishes many procedural precedents
for the issuance of Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits
CBS v. Block, 1986
A California Supreme Court Decision that permits the public to view all CCW files, current, denied and expired during business hours and to purchase copies for a small charge. Viewing them is free.
Legal Disclaimer: Although several well qualified attorneys work closely with Team Billy Jack,
TBJ is not a team of lawyers.
Nothing on this web site should be taken as evidence
that we have any idea what we are talking about
or what we or you should be doing. Listen to us at your own risk.
We strongly advise that all persons handling firearms should receive appropriate training.
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