AB 1948 Is Signed: California CCW Permits Go to 3 Years on January 1, 2027
Governor Newsom signed AB 1948 on June 30, 2026, extending California CCW licenses from two years to three. It takes effect January 1, 2027 — and until then, sheriffs are still issuing two-year permits. Here's what we know, what's unresolved, and what permit holders should do.