We are seeking Applicants/Plaintiffs that qualify under 12050 PC for a CCW. Applicants must qualify under all three criteria, Good Cause, Good Moral Character and Residency. We will vet you thoroughly and evaluate your Good Cause. We shall also evaluate your Chief or Sheriff's Policy to determine if it is compliant with 12050 PC, Salute v Pitchess, Guillory v Gates and the 14th Amendment. If you are denied a CCW and we find an actionable violation we will present you with the option of bringing a lawsuit in State or Federal court, as appropriate. All assistance provided up to and through the denial is provided without charge.

GOOD CAUSE

You must have Good Cause as defined by the Attorney General Opinion of 1974 or that falls within the written guidelines defined in your department's policy. There is no one Good Cause as everyone's need is different. It has to be sufficient to convince a jury or Judge that your need satisfies the Policy or is as good as or better than others issued by the department. Many departments have 'Dual Issue', policies illegal under the 14th Amendment or 'No Issue', policies illegal under Salute v Pitchess and sometimes under the 14th Amendment depending on its application and implementation. Our job is to thoroughly investigate the department and do a Forensic examination of the existing CCW files for violations of Policy and statute. If they exist, you may have a viable case for State or Federal court.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

That is self explanatory. Clean background and not in a prohibited class.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND INVESTIGATION

There is no free lunch. Lawsuits take time and there are costs associated with them. Attorneys charge a fee for their services as do Private Investigators. Some Attorneys require a Retainer and others charge an hourly fee. These charges will be explained to you in detail when you decide to challenge a denial of your application. Private Investigators also charge a fee for service. Fees are by Retainer and hourly. Our Investigators will make accommodations or arrangements on some cases.

If your case prevails by settlement or jury decision, and it is our policy to only take cases we believe we can win, our objective is to compel issuance of a CCW to client, compliance with Policy or a new Policy with the court retaining supervision and jurisdiction and insure you receive a settlement that will cover costs of suit and compensate you for the misconduct of the department and your efforts in enforcing the law and Constitution. Please contact us prior to beginning the process as it is best to create a solid record of your efforts to apply.

Preston 'Billy Jack' Guillory
Patriot

Carrying a Concealed Firearm in California

In about 40 of the states, any law-abiding citizen may carry a concealed firearm. In two of these, a license is not required; in the others (“Shall Issue” states) the weapon license, or permit, MUST be granted. Two states (Wisconsin and Illinois) have no provision for concealed carry (these may change shortly). The remaining few are known as “May Issue” states, and permits are frequently granted, or refused, at the discretion of Sheriffs, Police Chiefs or Judges (depending upon state law).

California is a “May Issue” state; the decision to grant a CCW (Carry a Concealed Weapon) Permit being granted (or refused) at the discretion of the County Sheriff or Police Chief. Some sheriffs/chiefs issue on a reasonable basis, others can be next to impossible to persuade. Many of them operate illegal policies that are ripe for a challenge.

This site is designed to help California residents to understand the law concerning Concealed Carry Permits in California, how to determine whether you reside in a city or county in which it is relatively easy or difficult to obtain a permit and how to make the best of whatever situation in which you find yourself.

Second Amendment

Having a CCW is a privilege, not an entitlement, and the Courts have ruled that a Californian CCW is not guaranteed to anyone under the 2nd Amendment. However, the 14th (Due Process, Equal Protection) is extremely relevant, as many Sheriffs/Chiefs issue on a discriminatory basis.

This site will help you identify and overcome this discrimination.

Our Mission

To become the most relevant site dealing with California and the right to equal access to a Concealed Weapon Permit. There are many sites in the United States that are aimed at firearms enthusiasts and concealed carry. California, with its restrictive Concealed Weapon Permit laws (PC 12050), has great need of a serious site designed solely to help those who wish to successfully acquire a CCW.

Getting Started

If you are a law-abiding Californian citizen who is serious about getting a CCW, then this may be just the site to help. To get the full benefit of the resources on this site, you must regard this as a serious exercise, and be prepared to engage your brain. Once you have done your homework, contact us for help with the next stage.

It is the aim of this site to provide information and assistance free of charge to all serious applicants who request same. If you are denied and desire to pursue your appeal beyond the department's appeal process, we have professionals here that can assist you. A PI with 38 years combined experience in law enforcement and as a Plaintiff's investigator. 25 of those years investigating government corruption and specializing in investigating Chiefs and Sheriffs with illegal CCW policies and practices. We work with attorneys who are CCW friendly and some of whom are themselves are former law enforcement. If you work with us we will champion your case through the legal system. Salute v. Pitchess and Guillory v. Gates were benchmark cases that spell out your right to be fairly evaluated in your application for a CCW. Quitters do not win and winners do not quit! Team Billy Jack is made up of professional, licensed winners. Billy Jack does not view defeat as an option and he does not take prisoners, so if you ask for our assistance be prepared to put some work into your application and possible appeal.

Warning

An ill-prepared application can seriously hurt your future chances.

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