Feebs probing CCW issuance irregularities
Bias and favoritism in issuing CCW permits by the Sacto sheriff? But, but Sacto is the seat of the California gummit. It’s unpossible (SayUncle TM used w/o permission but with attribution) !
The FBI is looking into concealed-gun permits issued by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, according to documents filed in a lawsuit that alleges former Sheriff Lou Blanas issued permits as political favors.
Documents filed Friday in the federal civil rights suit say FBI investigators have requested gun permit documents from the department, which include a permit Blanas issued to Sacramento businessman Edwin G. Gerber. Gerber gave $3,500 to Blanas’ election campaign, election records show, and bought a vacation home with Blanas in Reno in the fall of 2005, according to property records.
It’s an open secret that the CCW system is heavily abused in the bluer counties. I doubt the FBI is going to get any meaningful reform to happen. If the feds want to go on a fishing expedition, they should start in Alameda or Los Angeles county.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Or down here in San Diego, from what I understand…
August 14th, 2007 at 5:20 am
In Santa Clara County, the previous sheriffs all sold permits. I’m told the going rate was $1k/yr to their election campaign funds, to keep your permit. Average # of permits was around 500. Money not used for elections went toward retirement fund. For some reason, current sheriff is not issuing/renewing permits. Down to about 100 now. Wonder how she plans to finance re-election/retirement?