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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

Tribute for Lives Lost to COVID-19

San Benito County will be holding a tribute for lives lost to COVID-19. 64 white flags will be posted on the lawn in front of the Administrative office. Opening ceremony to be held at 11am on Sept 24th, Chair and Vice Chair of the board will be speaking. The tribute will be on display for 1 month. Family members of COVID victims have till Sept 17th to contact Jeanett Rodriguez at jerodriguez@cosb.us to have a name placed on one of the flags. 

Local press is invited to this event.

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