There will be an election for many state offices in California June 8, 2010.
I met one of the candidates for Sheriff, Paul Schrader. He was a down to earth fellow, he was with his wife and seemed like a pretty squared away dude.
He mentioned that our current sheriff was appointed, not elected and that our county doesn’t even have a K-9 unit. We are the largest county in America, and have no K-9 unit! I was like WTF? He said that we have to borrow them from elsewhere.
He served in the USMC for four years and then 27 years in law enforcement.
He told me that he would hire more former military to fill the ranks, because there is a big difference between them and someone that has never served.
After he left, I thought about the CCW issue, and kicked myself for not asking the question.
But, fear not, his website states the following:
Carrying a Concealed Weapon CCW
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.
I will break down the walls to a CCW permit in San Bernardino County. If you meet the qualifications, you will not be denied a CCW. I will order an audit of this system and take politics out of receiving a CCW.
I am a strong NRA supporter.
That alone gets my vote!
He states that he is a fiscal conservative and that is also necessary in these tough times.
Vote for Paul Schrader!
Check out his website: Paul Shrader for San Bernardino Sheriff
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