the carrier and the community.”
It is significant to note that the dissenting judge reached the same conclusion as that set forth in the amicus brief
submitted on behalf of CPCA and the
other associations. The dissent stated that,
“Indeed, the California State Sheriffs’
Association, the California Police Chiefs
Association, and the California Peace
Officers’ Association note in their amicus
brief that the diversity of communities and
regions in California warrants the exercise
of discretion by chief law enforcement executives to determine, in the context of the
issues presented in their jurisdiction, the
circumstances under which a concealed
gun permit should issue.”
Conclusion
Following the decision in Peruta, both
the County of San Diego and San Diego
Sheriff Bill Gore announced that they
would not pursue the matter any further.
Each of the three associations which had
filed the amicus brief, considered whether
to move for intervention and petition for
an en banc rehearing since the decision
appeared to be contrary to the Heller ruling
by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The boards of directors of CPCA
and CPOA voted to proceed, while CSSA
chose to not participate any further. As
such, a Petition for Rehearing, along with
a motion to intervene, was filed on behalf
of CPCA and CPOA. In addition, the