California Blocked From Defying Supreme Court's Concealed Carry Ruling!!!

Published on September 3, 2022
Duration: 9:25

California's SB 918, a bill that would have severely restricted concealed carry by expanding 'sensitive locations' and imposing stringent requirements on CCW applications, has failed to pass the state legislature. This legislative defeat is seen as a significant victory for gun owners in California, upholding Second Amendment rights in the wake of the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The bill's failure means California is currently operating under a 'shall-issue' standard for CCW permits, with the 'good cause' requirement removed.

Quick Summary

California's SB 918, a bill designed to severely restrict concealed carry and increase CCW permit requirements, has failed to pass the state legislature. This legislative defeat is a win for gun owners, reinforcing the 'shall-issue' standard for CCW permits in California following the Bruen decision.

Chapters

  1. 00:01SB 918 Fails: Victory for CA Gun Owners
  2. 00:25USCCA Support and Benefits
  3. 00:36Legislative Victory Against Concealed Carry Ban
  4. 01:01SB 918's Impact on CCW Applications
  5. 01:15Comparison to New York's Restrictions
  6. 02:12NY Law Deemed Unconstitutional Under Bruen
  7. 02:33Supreme Court Ruling & Rob Bonta's Stance
  8. 02:27CA Legislature's SB 918 Changes
  9. 04:01SB 918: Good Moral Character Denials
  10. 04:27SB 918's Expanded Sensitive Locations
  11. 05:07SB 918: Making Permits Useless
  12. 05:50Urgency Provision Fails SB 918
  13. 06:40CRPA & Gun Owners of CA Efforts
  14. 07:14SB 918 Dead for Now: Shall Issue State
  15. 08:17Time to Fight Other Legal Cases
  16. 08:35Support Gun Rights Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What was California's SB 918 bill?

SB 918 was a California legislative proposal that aimed to significantly restrict concealed carry by expanding 'sensitive locations' where firearms are prohibited and imposing more rigorous requirements on CCW permit applications.

Why did SB 918 fail to pass in California?

SB 918 failed to pass the California legislature primarily because it could not secure the required majority vote. The bill's urgency provision necessitated a higher vote threshold, which it ultimately did not meet.

What is the current status of CCW permits in California after SB 918's failure?

Following the failure of SB 918, California is now considered a 'shall-issue' state for CCW permits. The 'good cause' requirement for obtaining a permit has been removed, aligning with the Supreme Court's Bruen decision.

How did SB 918 attempt to change CCW application requirements?

SB 918 sought to make CCW permits harder to obtain by increasing training hours from 4 to 16 for new applicants and 4 to 8 for renewals. It also proposed stricter 'good moral character' evaluations and expanded 'sensitive locations'.

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