Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) matters in California—including both the denial of new CCW applications and the suspension or revocation of existing permits—now operate within a new and highly prescriptive statutory framework, making them one of the most legally sensitive and closely scrutinized areas of firearms regulation for public agencies.  These matters are governed in significant part by Penal Code section 26202, which establishes mandatory disqualification criteria and procedural requirements that licensing authorities must follow when issuing, denying, suspending, or revoking a concealed carry license. Because CCW determinations are made by the licensing authority through the public agency’s administrative process—and are increasingly subject to administrative appeals, state-court review, and constitutional challenge—strict adherence to the current statutory scheme is essential. In this environment, public agencies benefit from a clear understanding of section 26202’s requirements, the limits of agency discretion, and the documentation practices necessary to support defensible licensing decisions. Statutory Background: California’s Post-Bruen CCW Framework California...