HORRENDOUS BLUNDER–Gun Rights STRIPPED

San Francisco’s Sheriff admits his office let 43 concealed carry permits expire, stripping law-abiding residents of their Second Amendment rights amid chronic government incompetence.

Story Highlights

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto apologizes for failing to process 43 CCW renewals, blaming budget cuts and 63% staffing levels.
Delays follow Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen ruling, which forced San Francisco to issue 163 permits after years of zero approvals.
U.S. Department of Justice slams the lapses as constitutional violations, threatens lawsuit like recent LA County case.
Gun rights advocates call it a “right denied,” highlighting San Francisco’s uniquely burdensome process with psych evals.
Under President Trump’s DOJ, expect stronger federal pushback against blue-city gun control tactics.

Sheriff’s Apology Exposes Administrative Failure

San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto issued a public apology in early December 2025 for his office’s failure to process renewal requests for concealed carry weapon permits. Around 43 applications sat pending, causing permits to expire and leaving holders unable to legally carry firearms. Miyamoto took full responsibility, citing budget cuts that left his office at 63% staffing capacity. He stressed no intent to block Second Amendment rights, but the lapse deprived residents of self-defense protections in a high-crime sanctuary city.

This incident underscores government inefficiency in a jurisdiction long hostile to gun owners. Pre-Bruen, San Francisco issued zero CCW permits under California’s may-issue system requiring “good cause.” The delays highlight how liberal policies prioritize spending elsewhere over basic public safety duties.

Bruen Ruling Forces Minimal Compliance

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2022 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision eliminated subjective “good cause” requirements, mandating shall-issue permitting. San Francisco responded with one of California’s strictest processes, including psychological evaluations and up to 18-month waits. The Sheriff’s office issued 163 permits over two years, valid initially for two years. As those expired in late 2025, unprocessed renewals created a bottleneck, exposing flaws in the system’s design.

San Francisco Police Department, sharing CCW authority under Chief Derrick Lew, offered no comment on their processes. This silence raises questions about parallel failures in a city notorious for gun control extremism. Law-abiding residents face unnecessary hurdles while criminals ignore laws, eroding trust in local enforcement.

DOJ Steps In with Stern Warning

The U.S. Department of Justice rebuked San Francisco the day after Miyamoto’s apology, around December 10, 2025. A DOJ spokeswoman declared budget shortages no excuse for constitutional violations, echoing a recent lawsuit against Los Angeles County for similar delays. The agency cited wasteful spending on non-essential projects as the real issue. Gun Owners of California Legislative Director Adam Wilson labeled the delays a “right delayed is a right denied,” urging fixes to avert litigation.

Under President Trump’s leadership, the DOJ prioritizes Second Amendment enforcement, contrasting Biden-era inaction. This pressure could force reallocations from woke initiatives to core functions, benefiting patriots nationwide.

Impacts on Gun Owners and Broader Precedent

Directly, 43 permit holders lost legal carry rights, heightening vulnerability in crime-plagued San Francisco. Broader effects include eroded public trust in agencies and potential federal lawsuits setting precedents for other blue states. Experts like Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms note the apology admits accountability but doesn’t erase the rights denial from San Francisco’s “ridiculous process.” Colion Noir views it as predictable post-Bruen defiance masked as damage control.

Long-term, this strengthens national efforts against de facto denials in restrictive areas. With no announced timeline for resolutions and 43 applications still pending, affected residents wait while Trump’s DOJ watches closely. Conservative values of individual liberty and self-defense demand swift action over excuses.