California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7596.4

(a)(1) If a firearms permit is denied, the denial of the permit shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial.  The denial shall inform the applicant that if he or she desires a review by the Alarm Company Operator Disciplinary Review Committee, the review shall be requested within 30 days of the issuance of the denial.

(2) A review or hearing shall be held pursuant to Section 7591.19.  However, no review or hearing shall be granted to an individual who is otherwise prohibited by law from carrying a firearm.

(b)(1) If a firearms permit is denied on the basis of the results of an assessment required for a permit associated with a security guard registration pursuant to Section 7583.47, the denial shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial.  The denial shall inform the applicant that if he or she desires to contest the denial, the applicant shall request a hearing within 30 days of the issuance of the denial.

(2) Appeals of denials pursuant to this subdivision shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.