Firearm Policy Coalition posts on victory where a federal court permanently struck down California’s unconstitutional ban on carry by non-residents.""

 

On September 30, I did this post.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/harmeet-dhillons-civil-rights-division.html?m=1

Today, the Firearm Policy Coalition posted the following on their website about the FPC's victory "in Hoffman v. Bonta, where a federal court permanently struck down California’s unconstitutional ban on carry by non-residents."

Excerpts from FPC statement:

"Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is urging members outside California to immediately apply for a carry license to legally exercise their rights in the Golden State. To support its members seeking to apply to carry in the Golden State, FPC created a new online resource with links to critical documents and the carry license application site for each of California’s 58 counties. This follows FPC’s landmark victory in Hoffman v. Bonta, where a federal court permanently struck down California’s unconstitutional ban on carry by non-residents. Individuals who want to learn more and get copies of important legal documents can visit FPC’s website at firearmspolicy.org/california-carry."

"This means active FPC members can apply with any sheriff or police chief in California—including those in carry-friendly jurisdictions or those without long waitlists—without disclosing future travel plans. But time is short: A new anti-rights bill takes effect January 1, 2026, that will restrict where and how non-residents may apply."

“This is another hard-fought win for our members, and it proves once again that relentless litigation works,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “California politicians tried to slam the door on non-resident gun owners, but we ripped it off the hinges. Now it’s time for our members to walk through it and exercise their rights.”

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-urges-members-to-apply-for-california-carry-license-following-major-court-win