In CA and other non-shall issue states, a CCW applicant needs to note a good reason for wanting a permit. That's what I thought this thread was about when I saw the title.
That said, what IS a good reason to put on the app?? I don't carry large sums of money or jewelry. Can I just say that I travel a lot and wish to be able to have a handgun in my Jeep in order to defend myself?
Although the CCW process here in Orange County has become somewhat easier, I understand that it can still be difficult. I was considering getting a Nevada non-resident CCW, which is reciprocal in Utah and Arizona (I think)...the three states where I spend most of my time. But it wouldn't be good in CA.