The California Pistol and Rifle Association plans to file a federal lawsuit against Santa Clara County for significantly increasing fees for concealed carry weapons licenses. The new fees, rising from $662 to $976, add additional costs that could total around $2,000. The Association argues this disproportionate charge similarly represents a 'poll tax' that obstructs individuals' rights under the Second Amendment. Sheriff Bob Jonsen maintains that the fee increase is justified to meet the financial demands of new regulations stemming from Senate Bill 2, aimed at tightening the process for obtaining these licenses.
C.D. Michel emphasized that the county's fee hike for concealed carry licenses amounts to a 'poll tax' on a constitutional right, drawing parallels to prohibitive charges that hinder access to rights like voting.
Sheriff Bob Jonsen defended the fee increase as necessary to comply with Senate Bill 2, asserting that it aids in covering the expanded costs tied to the enhanced approval process and background checks.
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