New Restrictions for CCW Holders in California *ENFORCEABLE Effective: March 27, 2025 A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision has made it illegal for CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) license holders to carry firearms in several additional “sensitive places” under California Penal Code Section 26230(a). Newly Restricted Locations: CCW holders can no longer carry firearms in these places: Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol (including parking areas) Playgrounds and youth centers (including nearby streets and sidewalks) Parks, athletic areas, and athletic facilities (including nearby streets and sidewalks) State parks and wildlife areas Casinos and gambling establishments (including parking areas) Stadiums and arenas (including parking areas) Public libraries (including parking areas) Amusement parks (including parking areas) Zoos and museums (including parking areas) Previously Restricted Locations (Still Enforced):
The following places were already off-limits and remain restricted: School zones Preschool and childcare facilities Government buildings (state and local) Courthouses Colleges and universities Airports and passenger terminals Police stations Polling places Jails and detention centers Property under the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Still Under Legal Review (Not Enforced Yet):
These locations remain under a court injunction, meaning CCW holders can still carry in these places for now: Hospitals and medical facilities Public transit (buses, trains, stations, etc.) Public gatherings or events requiring a permit Places of worship (unless posted signs allow it) Banks and financial institutions Private businesses open to the public (unless posted signs allow it) These restrictions result from the May v. Bonta and Carralero v. Bonta cases. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling that blocked enforcement of the law, making these new restrictions effective immediately. For further details, contact Deputy Attorney General Robert L. Meyerhoff at [email protected].
Other Bills That Have Been Introduced:
(1) Bill Text: CA AB1187 | 2025-2026 | Firearm Safety Certificates Require Training Course 8HrThis bill would require any applicant for a firearm safety certificate on or after July 1, 2027, to complete a training course of at least 8 hours in length, including instruction on firearm safety and handling and live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to promulgate regulations and provide additional information for the implementation of this subdivision.
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1187/id/3136876
(2) Bill Text: CA SB320 | 2025-2026 |
California Do Not Sell List
This bill would require the Department of Justice to develop and launch a system to allow a person who resides in California to voluntarily add their own name to, and subsequently remove their own name from, the California Do Not Sell List, with the purpose of preventing the sale or transfer of a firearm to the person who adds their name, as specified. The bill would allow a person to add their name to the list by submitting specified information to a sheriff or municipal police department, and would require that sheriff or municipal police department to verify the information and send it to the Department of Justice. By imposing additional duties on local law enforcement, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the department to ensure that information on the list is uploaded and reflected in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This bill would allow a person, after a specified period of time, to request removal from the list. The bill would make a person’s inclusion or removal from the list confidential, except for disclosure to a law enforcement officer acting in the performance of their duties, and would authorize a person whose confidentiality is violated to bring a private civil action for appropriate relief, as specified. The bill would prohibit requiring a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights as a condition of employment or of receiving any benefits or services. By creating a new prohibition, this bill would create a new crime and therefore impose a state-mandated local program.
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