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title: "California is a "may issue" state, which means that the sheriff can…"
date: 2009-05-09
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# California is a "may issue" state, which means that the sheriff can…

*May 9, 2009 · Facebook*

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[http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/news/71-saf-calguns-challenge-arbitrary-denial-of-right-to-bear-arms-in-california](http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/news/71-saf-calguns-challenge-arbitrary-denial-of-right-to-bear-arms-in-california){target="_blank"}
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California is a \"may issue\" state, which means that the sheriff can arbitrarily deny a handgun permit to you even if you meet all the objective criteria. As a result, in many cities, only the politically connected can get a permit. This lawsuit seeks to end such arbitrary discrimination.\
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[http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/news/71-saf-calguns-challenge-arbitrary-denial-of-right-to-bear-arms-in-california](http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/news/71-saf-calguns-challenge-arbitrary-denial-of-right-to-bear-arms-in-california){target="_blank"}
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