Pffft. If you live in Los Angeles you can prove good cause and good character to no avail. I did, in spades. Still got denied. What’s the point when cities like L.A. can flout state law anyway?

9th circuit is famously liberal, and the most overturned circuit by reputation. But I don’t think the 2nd Amendment protects concealed carry. That is a matter for states.

Thing is the locality issues the CCW permits. Not California.