A US appeals court reportedly ruled on Friday that a ban on openly carrying firearms in most parts of California was unconstitutional. He noted that more than 30 states generally allow open carry. California itself allowed citizens to carry handguns openly and holstered for self-defense without penalty until 2012, he said. While the appeals court largely sided with Baird, it rejected his related challenge to California’s licensing requirements in counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, which may issue open-carry permits. The 2022 Supreme Court ruling prompted court cases nationwide challenging modern firearm restrictions, including in California.

Source: Mint January 03, 2026 05:13 UTC