California Defies Supreme Court Decision And Prevents Concealed Carry!!!

Published on August 13, 2022
Duration: 9:28

This video from Armed Scholar explains how California is attempting to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruen decision through new legislation, SB 918. The proposed law significantly restricts concealed carry permits by introducing new, subjective standards and increasing requirements, effectively making it difficult to obtain or use a CCW in the state. The speaker, demonstrating expertise in firearms law, urges viewers to contact their representatives to oppose this bill.

Quick Summary

California's SB 918 bill aims to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruen decision by making concealed carry permits extremely difficult to obtain. The law introduces subjective 'good moral character' standards, significantly increases training hours, mandates interviews and character references, and restricts carry locations, effectively limiting Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00California Defies Supreme Court on Concealed Carry
  2. 00:34Bruen Ruling's Impact on California CCW
  3. 01:39Details of California's SB 918 Bill
  4. 02:23SB 918's Impact on CCW Permitting
  5. 03:19New CCW Requirements: Character, References, Social Media
  6. 04:41Restrictive Carry Locations Under SB 918
  7. 05:55Overall Impact of SB 918 on CCW
  8. 07:16Urgency Clause and How to Oppose SB 918

Frequently Asked Questions

How is California defying the Supreme Court's Bruen ruling regarding concealed carry?

California is attempting to defy the Bruen ruling by passing SB 918, a law that introduces highly restrictive measures for concealed carry permits. This includes subjective 'good moral character' standards, enhanced training, extensive background checks including social media, and numerous prohibited carry locations.

What are the new training requirements for a CCW permit in California under SB 918?

SB 918 significantly increases CCW training requirements. New applicants will need 16 hours of class time, doubling the previous requirement. Permit renewals will also see an increase from 4 hours to 8 hours of training.

What new criteria are being used to deny CCW permits in California with SB 918?

Under SB 918, law enforcement can deny CCW permits based on a determination of 'good moral character.' This involves interviews, three character references (one being a spouse), and a review of all publicly available information, including social media posts.

Where will concealed carry be prohibited in California under SB 918?

SB 918 designates numerous locations as off-limits for concealed carry. These include parks, government-owned property, buildings, restaurants that serve alcohol, and any privately-owned commercial establishment open to the public unless a sign explicitly permits firearms.

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