A Ninth Circuit panel declared California's urban open-carry ban unconstitutional on January 2, 2026 — and headlines declared open carry "legal." It isn't. The ruling never took effect, the full court took the case en banc, and arrests are still happening. Here's the real status.
In June 2025 the Ninth Circuit unanimously struck down California's one-firearm-per-30-days purchase limit. Here's what the ruling said, what's changed at the gun counter, and the caveats buyers should still keep in mind.
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down Hawaii's "default no-carry" rule for private property open to the public — and put California's nearly identical SB2 provision on notice. Here's what the 6–3 decision actually says and what it means for CCW holders.
A practical framework for organizing identification, eligibility, and transaction information before visiting a licensed California retailer.
A structured briefing for checking current restrictions, destination rules, and authoritative sources before transporting regulated equipment.
