We have been down this road before, but not since the Heller decision confirmed our INDIVIDUAL rights to Keep (OWN) and Bear (CARRY) our handguns.
I was unsucessfull in my first attempt at getting a California CCW. The Sheriff did not issue my permit because he did not have to.
If (Big IF) AB357 were to pass, I would finally be “Allowed” to exercise my 2nd Amendment right to protect myself, my family and the public at large, while outside the relative safety of my own home. I am, however, somewhat concerned about the language of the bill (or lack thereof). Hopefully it will not be an issue.
I will keep you posted. Keep reading to learn more.
-B
______________________________________________________________
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Two Right-to-Carry reform bills have been introduced this legislative session in Sacramento.
Assembly Bill 357, sponsored by Assembly Member Steve Knight (R-36), would create a “shall issue” concealed handgun permit system in California.
Under current law, an applicant must show cause as to why they should be issued a permit to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense.
AB357 would remove that stipulation and require sheriffs to issue the license if all other mandated criteria are satisfied.
This bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Public Safety but no hearing has been scheduled.
Assembly Bill 1167, introduced by Assembly Member Jim Nielsen (R-2), would require that the California Department of Justice enter into reciprocity agreements with other states so that permit holders in California can exercise their self-defense rights while traveling and permit holders from recognized states can carry while in California.
AB1167 has not yet been assigned to a committee.
Please continue checking your email and www.NRAILA.org for updates on AB357 and AB1167.
