In a significant legal development, California now allows out-of-state residents to apply for concealed carry weapon permits, following a ruling by a federal judge. This decision stems from a lawsuit involving several gun rights organizations aimed at challenging California’s restrictive gun laws, which previously only permitted residents to apply for such licenses.
The new application process requires out-of-state applicants to be members of the plaintiff organizations and to apply in a California jurisdiction they plan to visit. While this marks a step forward, the process remains complicated, with numerous regulations and limitations on firearm possession, reflecting the ongoing tension between Second Amendment rights and state regulations.
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