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California's Public Gun Ban to Take Effect Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Despite legal challenges claiming unconstitutionality, the law restricting firearms in most public places will be implemented starting January 1, 2024.

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FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom answers questions during a news conference, Sept, 26, 2023, in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom, who is often at the center of speculation over his national political ambitions, again seized the spotlight beyond the state’s borders as he signed laws this year to require major companies to disclose their emissions, raise wages for fast-food workers, and prevent school boards from banning books based on gender and race. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
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Overview

  • California's law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places will take effect on January 1, 2024, following a temporary hold on a district court's ruling that initially blocked the law.
  • The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, applies even to individuals with a license to carry a concealed weapon and includes 26 designated areas such as parks, playgrounds, churches, banks, and zoos.
  • Private businesses can choose to allow firearms on their premises by displaying appropriate signage.
  • The law was challenged by the California Rifle and Pistol Association, among others, arguing it was unconstitutional and violated the Second Amendment.
  • The U.S. Appeals Court's intervention allows the law to proceed while the legal fight continues, with attorneys scheduled to file arguments to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in January and February.