Santa Clara County, CA — Gun-rights advocates are taking Santa Clara County to court over what they call an “outrageous” concealed-carry permit process that makes it nearly impossible for average residents to exercise their rights.
The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by five local residents, filed suit against the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department in federal court. Their complaint argues the county’s CCW system is unconstitutional, combining excessive fees, invasive psychological exams, and even political contribution disclosures into a process that chills both the Second Amendment and the First Amendment.
The Price Tag on a Right
Santa Clara’s process is one of the most expensive in the state. To get a CCW permit, applicants face:
A $976 county application fee
About $400 in training costs
A $500 mandatory psychological exam
Extra charges for fingerprinting and renewals
In total, residents are paying around $2,000 upfront, with $850 in renewal costs every two years .
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