Update on Weapon Permits

Posted on June 18, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Criminal Law, Law, News, Police, Tips, Weapons |

The newly appointed Orange County Sheriff will review the weapon permits given out by her disgraced predecessor, and will likely revoke many of those permits.  Gun owners who can’t prove a legal need to carry the firearm they received the permit for will likely have their license revoked.

The former sheriff doled out over 1,100 active carry permits, almost three times as many as LA County Sheriff Lee Baca.  A concealed-weapon permit is particularly alarming because it means that the holder can carry that weapon almost anywhere and it’ll never be known.  If this individual chooses to use it in an inappropriate setting, or if the weapon is taken off the person, the circumstances could become complex and dangerous in a hurry.

Weapons permits are often something brought up by NRA advocates who believe in the free use of and possession of firearms.  Police and other law enforcement officials are often highly interested in weapons permits because part of their job is to keep the peace, and the less weapons there are, particularly firearms, floating around the crowd, the easier it is to keep the peace.

There have been instances where professional athletes and celebrities have been caught at airports with firearms, batons and other weapons and either don’t have a license or are carrying them on the plain (which is not legal).  Snoop Dog, Law & Order star Dennis Farina and even former Dallas Cowboys head coach Barry Switzer all had run ins with the law over concealed weapons.

Here are some tips on how to handle charges and prevent charges in the first place:

  • Get your weapon registered.  It’s a challenging process, but it’ll make your life easier should the weapon be stolen or used improperly.
  • Research the weapon and make sure it hasn’t been used in any crimes.  This may seem strange, but better safe than sorry.  Trusting the sales person may not be the best way to go.
  • Don’t leave your weapon loaded.  Even if it’s in the home for protection, leaving the weapon loaded is a bad idea. 
  • Review your permit/license if you have one.  Make sure you know what you are legal allowed to do under the terms of the permit.
Written by Joe M

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