Carry Conceal Weapons (CCW) Permit

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The Sheriff may issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to Penal Code section 12050(a)(I). The Sheriff is not required to issue a concealed weapon permit nor does the applicant have a right to such a permit. California law has established a criteria to be examined prior to the Sheriff issuing a concealed weapon’s permit. Good Cause is not required.

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Explosives Permit

All San Benito County residents and businesses are required to obtain an explosives permit. Download the following two packets:

Explosive Permits PHS-Apps

Explosive Application Packet

Explosive Permit

To request an explosives permit, complete the downloaded forms and return them to the Sheriff’s Office at 2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023 by mail or in person. 

Secondhand or Pawn broker permit

Read the attached letter and make an appointment as detailed in the letter.

Secondhand Pawn Letter

CCW

Canceled Economic Development Advisory Committee

  • Date: 06/21/2023  (all day)

Please be advised that the San Benito County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 12:00 PM is canceled. The following special San Benito County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at noon at the San Andres Conference room in the Community Foundation Epicenter 440 San Benito St, Hollister, CA 95023.

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