Yup, but in most counties in CA, including mine getting a CCW is impossible.
'Got into a little "debate"(?) with Bill O'Reilly on the Radio Factor here a while back on the 'permit issue. His stance is that permit's are fine in rural areas - but not in, say, NYC (because a mugger might get your gun). My position is/was that saying it's only okay to carry in a place like Kansas is like saying patriot missiles should only be placed in Monaco. Both need to be available where you think they'll be needed.
But, he had control of the microphones...:frown
'Makes no sense to me that law abiding folks can't carry guns in this place or that, but crooks can - AND DO - carry guns anywhere they want anytime they want. It's pretty clear which side of the argument the Constitution is on. But, since when has THAT little detail ever mattered?