In the wake of recent mass shootings, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Americans have the right to carry concealed firearms in most public places without a permit. What will this mean for Californians?
California’s gun laws are similar to New York’s, so the short answer is yes, but probably not quite to the extent that some people think – at least in the short term.
No specific California law was directly affected but many state and local laws are now vulnerable to legal challenges. All applicants have to complete state guidelines, background checks, training requirements, but some counties require letters of recommendation, others psychological exams.
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