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First, I know the term CCW is inaccurate, its just easier to say it than 'License to Carry Concealed Pistol, Revolver, or Other Firearm Within the State of California' (copy and pasted haha). Secondly, I havethree questions regarding these licenses. I tried researching it myself, but legal speak confuses me...
One: How do you go about getting a CCW? What are the 'easiest' ways? If it makes a difference, spotless record, not even a parkign ticket. Also, would it help to contact anyone myfamily knows in law enforcement and ask for, for lack of a better term, letter of recomendation or anything? Basically a I know this kid and his family, good peoples, can be trusted type of thing.
Two: Does having a CCW allow you to carry OPEN and LOADED? I dont care to much about being concealed. Unless your undercover or something, I dont see much in the point of concealing since the majority of its help in your safety comes from the visual deterence.
Three: Does the license allow you to carry in places that are usually off limits, more specificaly state and national parks? The area I live in is still pretty safe, Im not scared of other humans. However, I go hiking a lot, with my favorite and most frequented places being Mount Diablo State Park and Black Diamond Mines State Park. While there, I have on three ocasions ran into cougars. While I have so far been lucky enough to not be attacked, if that day comes along where my luck runs out, Id rather have a loaded handgun than the hunting knife I usually carry.
Thanks for the help,
Brandon
First, I know the term CCW is inaccurate, its just easier to say it than 'License to Carry Concealed Pistol, Revolver, or Other Firearm Within the State of California' (copy and pasted haha). Secondly, I havethree questions regarding these licenses. I tried researching it myself, but legal speak confuses me...
One: How do you go about getting a CCW? What are the 'easiest' ways? If it makes a difference, spotless record, not even a parkign ticket. Also, would it help to contact anyone myfamily knows in law enforcement and ask for, for lack of a better term, letter of recomendation or anything? Basically a I know this kid and his family, good peoples, can be trusted type of thing.
Two: Does having a CCW allow you to carry OPEN and LOADED? I dont care to much about being concealed. Unless your undercover or something, I dont see much in the point of concealing since the majority of its help in your safety comes from the visual deterence.
Three: Does the license allow you to carry in places that are usually off limits, more specificaly state and national parks? The area I live in is still pretty safe, Im not scared of other humans. However, I go hiking a lot, with my favorite and most frequented places being Mount Diablo State Park and Black Diamond Mines State Park. While there, I have on three ocasions ran into cougars. While I have so far been lucky enough to not be attacked, if that day comes along where my luck runs out, Id rather have a loaded handgun than the hunting knife I usually carry.
Thanks for the help,
Brandon