It seems to me that the Chief had better hope to hell he knows them well because if one of the persons to whom he has issued a permit on a basis as arbitrary as a "feel comfortable" uses his weapon to commit a crime the Chief is in very deep doodoo.
why? state law specifically exempts him from any liability regarding issuance of CCW permits. doesn't matter at all what the circumstances are of the issuance. as I recall it, he is still covered by the liability exemption even if he issues to someone who is specifically prohibited.
it is only relevant as an equal protection issue.