Section 26170 Of Chapter 4. License To Carry A Pistol, Revolver, Or Other Firearm Capable Of Being Concealed Upon The Person From California Penal Code >> Division 5. >> Title 4. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 4.

. (a) Upon proof of all of the following, the sheriff of a county, or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county, may issue to an applicant a license to carry concealed a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person:
  (1) The applicant is of good moral character.
  (2) Good cause exists for issuance of the license.
  (3) The applicant has been deputized or appointed as a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 830.6 by that sheriff or that chief of police or other head of a municipal police department.
  (b) Direct or indirect fees for the issuance of a license pursuant to this section may be waived.
  (c) The fact that an applicant for a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person has been deputized or appointed as a peace officer pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 830.6 shall be considered only for the purpose of issuing a license pursuant to this section, and shall not be considered for the purpose of issuing a license pursuant to Section 26150 or 26155.