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Walnut Creek begins issuing concealed-carry permits; police estimate about 100 applications a year
Summary
City police told the council Walnut Creek will take over issuance of concealed-carry permits previously handled by the county; Lieutenant Olsen estimated roughly 100 city-resident applications per year (including renewals) and outlined background checks, training and safe-storage rules.
Walnut Creek police told the City Council Nov. 18 that the city has resumed responsibility for issuing concealed-carry weapon permits previously handled by the county sheriff’s office.
Lieutenant Olsen (Walnut Creek Police Department) said legal and case-law changes over the past decade led more residents to…
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