YOUR RIGHTS AND SAFETY ARE AT STAKE

In 2008, retired Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Sandra Hutchens was appointed Sheriff of Orange County to finish the elected term of former Sheriff Mike Carona.  Despite inheriting a Department plagued by accusations of political favoritism and a poorly run jail system, our new Sheriff immediately targeted law-abiding citizens holding licenses to carry concealed weapons (CCWs).  Since autumn 2008, Hutchens made it nearly impossible to obtain a CCW in our County, and has revoked or refused to renew hundreds of existing CCW permits held by law-abiding, peaceable citizens.

By doing this, Appointed Sheriff Hutchens has decreased the safety of our County.  The studies are clear that when law-abiding citizens own and carry firearms, crime decreases and public safety increases.  Deaf to the calls of the Board of Supervisors, concerned citizens and the  Republican Party of Orange County, Hutchens refuses to respect her constituents and instead displays a heavy-handed, us-vs-them Los Angeles policing mentality.

It is time for Appointed Sheriff Hutchens to go.  In March 2009, the SAFE OC Political Action Committee was formed to identify, endorse and support a candidate for Sheriff who would restore liberal CCW issuance in our County.  That person is retired Sheriff's Lieutenant and San Clemente Chief of Police, Bill Hunt.  In July 2009, SAFE OC unanimously endorsed Mr. Hunt for Sheriff of Orange County. 

We need your help to elect a pro-CCW, pro-safety Sheriff of Orange County. Please join our mailing list, attend our upcoming events, and contribute as much as you are able.

Please feel free to contact us by phone, mail or e-mail. We are a transparent, accessible PAC committed to serving the safety of the County by ensuring that law-abiding citizens have the means to defend themselves. This is our goal – a SAFE OC.

Blog Posts

Assemblyman Chris Norby Endorses Bill Hunt

By SAFE OC, on Feb 15, 2010

Assemblyman and former Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby has endorsed Bill Hunt to be the next Orange County Sheriff.  “In 2006, Bill Hunt had the courage to take a stand when few others would,” said Norby.  “He is the only current candidate to run for the office and actually gotten votes. It is clear based on the current sheriff’s position on the 2nd amendment and fiscal responsibility that we need new leadership in the office of the sheriff.”

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CCW Luminary Dr. John Lott Endorses Bill Hunt for OC Sheriff

By SAFE OC, on Nov 23, 2009

Today, John R. Lott, Ph.D., preeminent scholar in the field of CCW and public safety, confirmed in writing his endorsement of retired Sheriff's Lieutenant Bill Hunt for Sheriff of Orange County.  "Bill Hunt will be a great Sheriff for Orange County. Mr. Hunt understands crime and has demonstrated his strong advocacy of victims being able to defend themselves. He can be counted upon to protect and further advance those rights," said Dr. Lott.

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Fundraising Event With John R. Lott, Ph.D. a Huge Success

By SAFE OC, on Nov 4, 2009

Tonight's event, "An Evening With John R. Lott, Ph.D.," at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach was a resounding success.  Nearly 50 supporters of lawful concealed carry gathered to raise funds for SAFE OC's effort to elect a pro-CCW Sheriff of Orange County and to hear the preeminent authority on crime and firearms, Dr. John R. Lott, discuss the relationship between CCW and public safety.

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SAFE OC Unanimously Endorses Bill Hunt for Sheriff of Orange County

By SAFE OC, on Jul 22, 2009

The SAFE OC Political Action Committee’s event, “Come Meet YOUR NRA,” held July 22 at On Target Range in Laguna Niguel, was a resounding success. Over thirty-five CCW supporters attended, and Ed Worley (NRA Institute for Legislative Action) and Paul Payne (Assistant to Wayne LaPierre) graciously flew down from Sacramento for the event.

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Breaking News: OC GOP Central Committee Approves Resolution ‘Opposing’ Hutchens’ Restrictive CCW Policy

By SAFE OC, on Apr 20, 2009

The Republican Party of Orange County Central Committee, on a vote of 41 to 14, approved a slightly modified resolution tonight “opposing” appointed Sheriff Hutchens’ CCW policy and expressing support for AB 357, which would make California a “shall issue” state.

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