2023 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (SB 2)

THE "BAN CONCEALED CARRY EVERYWHERE" BILL
Legislature's page on SB 2, including full text and history
SB 2 of 2023 is California promised reaction to the Bruen Supreme Court decision. Following in the footsteps of New York, California has proposed this "make guns illegal everywhere" bill. It is high unconstitutional and blatantly violates Bruen, Heller, and McDonald. It is the sore-loser Democratic legislators engaging in tyrannical and childish politics because they don't like the Supreme Court's decision. As long as the US remains semi-rational and our somewhat observance of the rule of law still exists, this law and the others like it will be struck down. The politicians have gone so far that the resulting court cases will permanently demolish the restrictions that the tyrants are trying to put in place. Their whole strategy is to try and drag out the legal challenges long enough that either the conservatives on the Supreme Court die off and are replaced by liberals or a Democratic federal supermajority can pack the court.
BOTTOM LINE: SB 2 is not law at this time. Nothing in California law has changed. The "no go" zones listed here are still the same. This page will be updated with status as the bill progresses. It is overwhelmingly likely that the bill, if signed into law, will be subject to injunctions rather rapidly. Contact your scumbag legislators and repeatedly tell them to vote no. Last year's SB-918 was sunk because of not enough votes. Moderate Democrats may be too afraid of alienating their constituents to vote for this but they need to hear from you.
As of now, state law only prohibits possession of legally concealed firearms in certain locations (actual practice and the nebulous or a sheriff's/chief's CCW restrictions notwithstanding). For instance, bars are not technically "gun free zones" in California, though a licensee may lose their LTC if found carrying in one. This bill would apply the force of law to many places that sheriff's/chief's place off-limits and add new places. The bill is so broad it basically prohibits concealed carry except on public streets and sidewalks or private property where the owner specifically allows it, never mind "no gun" signs. The list includes:
  • All public buildings and permitted public events
  • All areas under control of an airport authority (public airports)
  • Public transportation and certain private transportation
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Daycares and childcare facilities
  • Playgrounds and parks
  • State parks and land under the control of Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
  • Gaming establishments
  • Stadiums, libraries, amusement parks, and museums
  • Churches and houses of worship
  • Banks and their parking lots
  • All private commercial property without specific permission of the property owner
AS OF THIS WRITING THE ABOVE PROHIBITIONS ARE NOT IN EFFECT.
Follow this link for the restrictions that are currently in place.
Don't despair! Apply for your CCW. Barring a total collapse into totalitarianism this law will be struck down. You are responsible for your own safety as it's clear the state has no respect for the rule of law, wants you disarmed, and will not protect you. Make your dispositions accordingly.
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