In San Luis Obispo you apply to the Sheriff. Sheriff Pat Hedges does issue if the applicant has a "good cause" (please don't post your Good Cause publicly).
work on your personal good cause and email CCWInstructor (Greg@firearmstraining.com) and he will review it for you.
If you also have more questions on SLO. You may email CCWI as well. I know he has talked to Sheriff Hedges in the past and he can certainly answer your direct questions you may have.
Pick up an application and get the ball rolling
Good luck to you in the process and be safe.
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