California Found A NEW Way To Prevent You From Getting A Concealed Carry Permit?! (SB2)

Published on December 18, 2023
Duration: 15:00

California's SB2 legislation significantly alters the process for obtaining a concealed carry permit (CCW). It designates numerous locations as 'sensitive', effectively prohibiting firearm carry even with a permit. Additionally, SB2 mandates increased training hours and introduces new, stringent requirements for CCW instructors, creating a potential bottleneck that could prevent individuals from obtaining permits.

Quick Summary

California's SB2 legislation introduces significant changes for concealed carry permits (CCW). It designates numerous locations as 'sensitive', restricting firearm carry even with a permit, and mandates increased training hours for applicants and new certification requirements for instructors, potentially creating barriers to obtaining a CCW.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to California's SB2
  2. 00:25What is SB2?
  3. 02:03The Three Parts of SB2
  4. 03:31Legal Challenges to SB2
  5. 04:31Why Training Requirements Weren't Challenged
  6. 05:44Previous CCW Training Requirements
  7. 06:44New SB2 Training Mandates
  8. 07:35Mental Health Training Component
  9. 08:33DOJ Emergency Orders on Instructors
  10. 09:09New 'DOJ CCW Trainer' Status
  11. 09:50Pathways to Become a CCW Trainer
  12. 11:07Application Process for Trainers
  13. 12:12Deadline and Infrastructure Issues
  14. 12:46Backdoor Permit Prevention?
  15. 13:08Potential Lawsuits and Injunctions
  16. 13:44Implications for Other States
  17. 14:09Concern and Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California's SB2 legislation?

California's SB2 is a law that significantly impacts concealed carry permits (CCW). It designates many locations as 'sensitive', restricting firearm carry, and imposes stricter training requirements for permit holders and instructors, potentially making it harder to obtain a CCW.

How does SB2 affect where Californians can carry a firearm?

SB2 designates numerous locations, such as public transit, parks, and government buildings, as 'sensitive'. Carrying a firearm in these designated areas is illegal, even for individuals holding a valid concealed carry permit, effectively limiting where permit holders can legally carry.

What are the new training requirements under California's SB2?

SB2 mandates a minimum of 16 hours of training for initial CCW applicants and 8 hours for renewals. One hour of this training must be dedicated to mental health, though the instructor's qualifications for this specific hour are not strictly defined by the law.

How does SB2 change the requirements for CCW instructors in California?

SB2 introduces a new 'DOJ CCW trainer' status. Instructors must now meet specific criteria, such as being POST or BSIS certified, or come from an accredited training school, and undergo a new application process with the California Department of Justice.

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