Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter has won the endorsement of a key activist group in his bid to unseat Sheriff Sandra Hutchens.
The OCCCWS — a group that is trying to gain more access to concealed weapons permits – has thrown its support behind Hunter, according to its web site. The endorsement could make Hunter a real threat in the race for the seat held for the last year by Hutchens.
Former Lt. Bill Hunt, who came close to forcing a runoff in the last election, is supported by another gun group, Safe OC, in his bid for the post. It is unclear which group will have the biggest influence, or if Hunt and Hunter are merely splitting the gun vote.
Hunter said, in an interview, that he and Hunt’s policies toward granting concealed weapons permits don’t really differ, in that they would be less restrictive than Hutchens’ policy.







