First – I was sent a screenshot (redacted to protect the source) of Sniff straight up telling someone that he refuses to issue CCW Permits for self-defense. This is the standard liberal democrat position.
Sniff’s supporters like to point out that California is a “May Issue” state, not a “Shall Issue” state. This is the excuse that Sniff hides behind to deny CCW permits to people with valid, legitimate reasons.
I have actually become convinced that CCW Permits are used as leverage by Sniff.
Secondly, is one of Sniff’s Butt Monkeys using the budget defense again on Sniff’s Facebook page, and spinning an additional lie claiming cities that are processing their own CCW applications are not issuing permits.
Sniff and crew love to use the County Budget situation as their primary reason for refusing to issue CCW permits to otherwise qualified people. I recently was made aware of yet another story – beyond Mohammad Ali Mazarei.
Before I get in to that story – I should remind you that Walter Cole, the employee of Mohammad Ali Mazarei that was named in the smog check fraud complaint was a CCW holder until October of 2017. Based on accounts I have, it is clear cole got his permit at the behest of Mohammad Ali Mazarei – who is also reputed to have bragged openly about being able to get people CCW permits.
Now for the latest:
A source known to me but requesting anonymity related to me a story about the wife of an RSO (Riverside Sheriff’s Office) employee who went through the Spousal Training Course at BCTC. While taking said course, Stan Sniff shows up and tells all there that they will be “Fast Tracked” for a CCW Permit. After taking the class the wife applies and is told that it will take 21 instead of the usual 24 months.
The RSO employee’s wife in a conversation with a friend tells her that she is applying for a CCW Permit. The friend mentions that she wants one as well and they should go through the process together. The wife of the RSO employee tells the friend how long the wait is. The friend of the wife of the RSO employee informs the wife that her husband has donated to Stan Sniff and it will not take that long.
Six months later, both women got their CCW permit.
(Please note, I have stripped out details and am using pronouns because Sniff and crew are reacting to this blog in real time and are actively trying to hunt down sources for this blog. I appreciate the stories and am taking pains to not expose these courageous people to any more retaliation that is their day-to-day life under this Tyrant)
If you’ve applied for a CCW permit and have been denied, you should file a class action lawsuit against the Sheriff. Their argument about the budget and state law is a complete lie. When Sniff wants to get someone a CCW permit, it happens.

Look at that picture. ALI has a FFL authorized by Sheriff Sniff. The top level 1 FFL allows Ali to sell and possess automatic weapons. LT K. and Sgt. F who both donated money and time to Sniffs reelection campaign 3 years ago. After they donated the two of them were subsequently promoted. Sgt. F Promoted straight to a special team. Whuch apparently only happens if you, well pay for it. Moral of the story, if you donate you will get promoted or get a ccw. If you donate a lot, you may even get a ffl.
I’m not really familiar with Ali or his current status, but one would think the defrauding the DMV to the extent discussed Thru this blog would equate to at least a minimal of a misdemeanor probation, yes? Well if so this would void his CCW and should terminate his FFL until the completetion of the 5 year probation. Furthermore the only time we ever let probationers on the range was as a trustee, why is there no Orange vest being worn in this picture.