Major Development: California Permit To Purchase Law
This analysis details California's proposed SB 948, a 'Permit to Purchase' bill mandating significant training and financial burdens for firearm acquisition. The bill requires 8 hours of classroom and 1 hour of live-fire training, costing an estimated $400, for a Firearm Safety Certificate. Opponents argue it creates an insurmountable barrier, particularly for women, minorities, and low-income citizens, and may conflict with the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The bill has passed the Public Safety Committee, with the Appropriations Committee being a potential final hurdle.









