CCW Policy

By Jim Cooper

Captain Jim Cooper's CCW policy is consistent with "Shall Issue" for the citizen's of Sacramento County.

I believe that a uniform "Shall Issue" law for the citizens of the State of California is the best way to ensure the constitutional right to keep and bear arms is protected for all of our citizens. However, this is an ongoing struggle that has yet to be won at the State level.

As your next Sheriff of Sacramento County, I will implement a fair and equitable policy consistent with "Shall Issue" philosophies within Sacramento County. My policy will allow ALL law-abiding citizens, who meet the training requirements and are not otherwise disqualified for cause, to obtain a CCW. As Sheriff, I will ensure my policy WILL include the issuance of a CCW for self-protection.

One can only point to the active Federal lawsuit, Sykes v. McGinness (http://www.wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/Sykes_v._McGinness), to know where my opponent, Scott Jones, stands on this issue. As Sheriff McGinness's legal advisor, Scott Jones crafted, and has consistently executed, a restrictive CCW policy that has unfairly denied the citizens of Sacramento County the right to protect themselves.

I believe in the fundamental right of equal protection for all citizens, which is directly related to your right to keep and bear arms. As your next Sheriff of Sacramento County, I will ensure that these rights, that you have been deprived of, will be yours through a fair and equitable CCW policy in Sacramento County.