Federal Court Overturns California's Open Carry Ban
Update: 2026-01-02
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A federal appeals court has struck down Californias ban on openly carrying guns in most parts of the state, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment. The decision sides with gun owner Mark Baird and sets a new test for gun laws, requiring them to match the nations historical tradition of firearm rules. The ruling flips a lower courts decision upholding the ban but keeps Californias licensing rules intact for smaller counties. The decision comes after the Supreme Courts 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association versus Bruen and has sparked challenges across the country.
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