California CCW, The Best County vs The Worst & Why CCW Permits Are Kind of Silly

Check out my Patreon here:   / 2atacticaldad   In this video, I break down what it actually takes to get your concealed carry permit depending on where you live in California. After the 2022 Bruen decision made CA a shall-issue state, the question shifted from "will they approve me" to "how much friction will they put in my way." Counties covered: Orange County — The gold standard. Fast processing, $169 fees, unlimited firearms on permit, virtual interviews coming in 2026 LAPD (City of Los Angeles) — 18-22 month waitlists for a permit that's only valid for 2 years San Francisco — Psych evals, deputy-level shooting qualifications with holster draw at 15 yards, and strictly sequential processing Contra Costa County — Reasonable timeline but arbitrary restrictions: no 1911s, no optics, no weapon lights, max 2 firearms I also discuss why CCW permits as a concept are increasingly outdated when 29 states now have constitutional carry — and how California's fee and time requirements function as a poll tax that prices out the people who need protection most.