I am in CA as well. This is a very anti gun state. However, it depends on where you live. The sheriff where I live hands out concealed permits like candy. I have no problem with women carrying weapons and especially Black women. For a couple of reasons. Women are better at understanding when to use deadly force and the fact they are way more likely to be the target of violence. Plus you can be sure the gun is not being used as compensation for a little dick. I'm confident that if asked Lebron would feel pretty much the same about women carrying weapons.
Not everyone calls the police when something goes down. I have never called the cops. I've always handled it myself and so have most of the people I know. I'm a Black man and I dont mix well with cops. They are more likely to shoot me than assist me.
BTW are you a member of NAAGA?
I am not familiar with this organization, are you a member?
I applied in Los Angeles county with the L.A. County Sheriff's office and then in Orange County but neither would issue, although they came out and talked to the neighbors which doesn't make sense to me because if I didn't meet their need requirement then what were they doing talking to anyone about me? I mean if there is a requirement, don't you check to see if the minimal requirement is met first and THEN look to see if there is anything that disqualifies the person?
Not that they were going to issue to me anyway, there have been several articles and lawsuits regarding the cronyism involved with the issuance of these permits, particularly in Orange County.
Which county are you in? It would good to know which ones are friendly to CCW.