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California’s Ban on Carrying Firearms Blocked Again as Court Case Continues

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The implementation of a California law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places has been halted once again due to an ongoing court case. On Saturday, a panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a temporary hold that had allowed the law to go into effect on January 1. This decision upholds U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney’s ruling from December 20, which blocked the law on the grounds that it violated the Second Amendment and would likely be found unconstitutional. The law, signed by Democratic Governor Gavin … Read more

California’s Gun Carrying Law Blocked Again by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: Public Spaces Still Free for Firearm Holders

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SACRAMENTO, California – A California law that would have prohibited residents from carrying firearms in most public spaces has been temporarily blocked by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled against the decision made last week to allow the law to go into effect in 2024. The law, known as SB2 and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, aimed to ban Californians from carrying guns in 26 types of public places including parks, sports stadiums, hospitals, and houses of worship. It also introduced new guidelines for obtaining a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more

California Concealed Carry Ban Blocked by Appeals Court, Governor Newsom Vows to Appeal

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Sacramento, California — A law in California that would have prohibited residents from carrying guns in most public spaces has once again been blocked from taking effect. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the decision to temporarily allow the law in 2024. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, known as SB2, in September. SB2 aimed to ban Californians, including those with concealed carry weapons permits, from carrying firearms in 26 types of public places. The law also introduced new requirements for individuals seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more