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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

Public Hearing Notice – San Benito County Board of Supervisors/ Aviso de Audiencia Pública – Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Benito

Post Date:03/12/2026 4:56 PM

📢 Public Hearing Notice – San Benito County Board of Supervisors

San Benito County residents are invited to attend a public hearing before the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.

During this hearing, residents will have the opportunity to share comments and provide input on the proposed activities for the County’s 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.

This hearing was noticed on March 6, 2026, by Freelance Publishing and can be accessed online (Page 18):
https://eedition.sanbenito.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pnum=1&edid=b6a115f6-ed70-4ddd-a3df-5a264abaec43&isshared=true

Community participation is encouraged. We welcome your input.



📢 Aviso de Audiencia Pública – Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Benito

Se invita a los residentes del Condado de San Benito a asistir a una audiencia pública ante la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Benito el martes 17 de marzo de 2026 a las 5:30 p.m. en la sala de la Junta de Supervisores, ubicada en 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.

Durante esta audiencia, los residentes tendrán la oportunidad de presentar comentarios y compartir sus opiniones sobre las actividades propuestas para la solicitud de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) 2025 del Condado.

Esta audiencia fue anunciada el 6 de marzo de 2026 por Freelance Publishing y puede consultarse en línea (Página 18):
https://eedition.sanbenito.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pnum=1&edid=b6a115f6-ed70-4ddd-a3df-5a264abaec43&isshared=true

Se invita la participación de la comunidad. Su opinión es importante.

 

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