After hearing cases, the board goes into executive session to debate and vote. The board issues a brief decision letter that describes its findings and conclusions in a few sentences. It appears that both individuals and issuing authorities can appeal. The law lists specific criteria for obtaining a handgun permit. The law does not define suitability, which is left to an issuing authority's discretion.
Court cases dealing with suitability define the term broadly.
Attached are copies of board documents. An individual appealing to the board must respond to a questionnaire from the board. The questionnaire asks for personal information and the reasons for requesting a permit. The issuing authority must also respond to a questionnaire. It must provide the reason for denying the permit, information from investigations and criminal records, and any other relevant information.