Democrats send Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill to restrict who can obtain a concealed-carry permit in California, teeing up a possible Supreme Court fight.

History of Senate Bill 2 Senate Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom in September 2023 to ban concealed carry weapons from being carried in 26 types of public locations.

Senate Bill 2 is designed to strengthen the state’s public carry regulations and adjusts the concealed weapons permit age requirement.

History of Senate Bill 2 Senate Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom in September 2023 to ban concealed carry weapons from being carried in 26 types of public locations.

Now, California is on the precipice of implementing Senate Bill 2, which represents the largest step toward completely curbing concealed carry rights that the state has ever taken.

California lawmakers are trying again with a risky bill to restrict who can carry loaded weapons in public after the Supreme Court struck down restrictive concealed-carry laws.

Changes under SB-2 were almost immediately challenged by pro-concealed carry proponents, who initiated an appeal to the new law after its passage.

Placer County Sheriff's Office processes thousands of CCW applications amidst legal battles over SB 2.