Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW
4 05/29/201 4 10/26/2022 10/26/2026
BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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GO 218 - Concealed Weapon License 1
POLICY 218 CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE
218.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Chief of Police is given the statutory discretion to issue to Buena Park residents a license to
carry a concealed firearm. This policy provide s a written process for the application and issuance
of such licenses. Pursuant to Penal Code § 12050.2, this policy shall be made accessible to the
public.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to require the Chief of Police to issue a Concealed
Weapons Permit at any time. T he issuance of any such license shall only be pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this policy and applicable law. Nor shall anything in this policy preclude the Chief
of Police from entering into an agreement with the Sheriff to process all applications and licenses
for the carrying of concealed weapons. Penal Code § 12050(g).
218.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: N/A
218.2 APPLICATION OF POLICY
The Chief of Police has entered into an agreement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
to process all applications and licenses for the carrying of concealed weapons ( Penal Code §
12050(g) ). Any reside nt requesting a license to carry a concealed weapon will be referred to the
Orange County Sheriff’s Department.