Videos tagged with Sheriff Discretion

This video discusses proposed legislation in North Carolina aimed at repealing historical gun control laws enacted during the Jim Crow era. Republicans are pushing to eliminate the requirement for a county sheriff's permit to purchase a firearm, arguing the current law is a relic of discriminatory practices. Democrats, including Governor Roy Cooper, are defending these laws, citing concerns about criminals obtaining firearms and potential misuse of expanded carry provisions.

This episode discusses legal challenges to sheriffs improperly denying concealed handgun permits in North Carolina. It highlights how some sheriffs abuse discretion, deny permits for statutorily impermissible reasons, and fail to provide applicants with reasons for denial, violating due process. The segment emphasizes the importance of state gun rights organizations like Grassroots North Carolina in fighting these abuses and ensuring 'shall issue' laws are followed.

This video explains the 'good cause' requirement for obtaining a concealed carry permit (CCW) in California, emphasizing that requirements vary significantly by county and sheriff. It details how some counties have very strict requirements, while others, like Sonoma County under Sheriff Esick, have become more lenient, accepting self-defense or carrying valuables as valid reasons. The video recommends Calguns.net forums as a resource for researching specific county requirements and understanding community experiences.

This video advocates for engaging local government to influence concealed carry permit policies in California. The speaker, GunGuyTV, suggests that citizens can have a greater impact on their local city council and mayor than on state-level politicians. By attending city council meetings and respectfully engaging with local leaders, individuals can advocate for their Second Amendment rights and potentially influence the issuance of CCW permits by city police chiefs, even if county sheriffs are restrictive.

This episode of Gun Talk features a discussion on North Carolina House Bill 562, which aims to repeal the state's Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit law. The law, enacted in 1919, allowed sheriffs to deny handgun permits based on subjective 'good moral character' criteria, historically used to disenfranchise minorities. The bill also proposes other gun-friendly measures, but faces opposition from gun control advocates funded by Michael Bloomberg. The discussion highlights how repealing the permit law would actually improve background checks by ensuring they occur at the point of sale rather than up to five years prior.

This video provides an expert-level overview of obtaining a California Concealed Carry Permit (CCW), emphasizing that permits are issued by local law enforcement, typically the Sheriff's Department, and are not state-issued. The speaker, a firearms instructor with experience teaching CCW courses in San Diego and Orange Counties, details the 'may issue' nature of California CCW laws, the subjective 'good cause' requirement, and the varying interpretations by different county sheriffs. It also discusses the legal challenges, including the Peruta case and its implications for Second Amendment rights in California.