California Bill Would Double Duration of Concealed Carry Permit

You don’t need me to tell you about California gun control. That’s especially true if you live there.

There doesn’t seem to be a gun control proposal that someone in California doesn’t want to implement, and it’s a rare day when one goes down in defeat. Usually, it’s because it would hurt the film and television industry.

While most other states are constitutional carry, California still requires a permit. They’re only shall-issue to any degree because of the Bruen decision, but it’s enough that they try to screw with people in new and varied ways when they want a permit.

But a bill coming up for a hearing soon would at least extend the duration that a permit is good for, which should at least be worth something.

In a monumental move for Second Amendment advocates, California’s Assembly Bill 1092 seeks to enhance the rights of responsible firearm owners throughout the Golden State. This legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Castillo, recognizes the importance of not just the right to own a firearm, but the right to carry it securely and responsibly.

Currently, California law mandates that individuals seeking a concealed carry license must fulfill specific criteria, including completing a designated training course and not being classified as a disqualified person. Under these stringent regulations, licenses are valid for just two years. However, AB 1092 proposes to extend the validity of these licenses to a full four years, a significant improvement that acknowledges the commitment and responsibility of California’s law-abiding gun owners.

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By extending the duration of concealed carry licenses, AB 1092 promotes a more effective and practical approach to firearm laws while reinforcing the rights bestowed upon us by the Constitution. With this bill, California is taking a positive step toward respecting the rights of its citizens to defend themselves and their families effectively.

Honestly, while I think there will probably be an uphill battle on this one, there shouldn’t be.

First, everyone who gets a permit will still have to jump through all the same hoops. This will just extend the period of time before they have to jump through them again. It’ll also ease the administrative burden on local law enforcement who handle the permitting process since people won’t be coming in every two years.

Further, let’s remember that those with concealed carry permits have long been shown to be more law-abiding than any other group of people, including police, judges, and elected officials. There’s absolutely no reason to worry about them.

Plus, if someone does cross the line, their permits should be taken, in which case they can no longer carry concealed lawfully. That’s not much of a concern, though, because those most included to cross that line aren’t likely to bother getting a permit in the first place.

In short, there’s actually no reason why this shouldn’t happen beyond the outright hostility anti-gun lawmakers have toward anything to do with the right to keep and bear arms.

The hearing will be on April 1st and will be with the Assembly Public Safety Committee. If you’re in the state, try to make plans to attend and take the steps to have your voice heard.