see my new thread for advice on applying at:
https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1482924
CoCoCo is now yellow on the CA CCW GC map (below).
Cross posting due to this being the first break into the "vital 5" SF Bay Area counties (SF, SM, SC, Ala and CoCoCo). I'd guess much of my advice would also apply to getting a CCW in San Mateo Co.