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Governor Brown Signs Conceal Carry Bill Aimed to Set Training Standards

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Governor Brown Signs Gloria Bill Enacting Stronger, Sensible Regulations for Concealed Carry in California

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State of California officially strengthened its gun regulations today as California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2103 — legislation authored by California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) that sets minimum training standards for applicants of concealed carry weapons permits (CCW). Beginning January 1, 2019, applicants for CCW permits statewide will be required to complete at least eight hours of training in addition to a live-fire shooting exercise before a permit can be issued.

“With Governor Brown’s signing of AB 2103, we are increasing public safety across California. We are setting consistent and sensible standards statewide for concealed carry permits to ensure weapons do not end up in untrained hands. To put it simply, California is being smart on guns,” said Assemblymember Todd Gloria. “This bill has always been about common sense. With my bill now state law, we will know those who receive a CCW permit have been appropriately trained. This makes our communities safer.”

AB 2103, co-sponsored by Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety in America, mandates applicants for concealed carry weapons permits receive a minimum of eight hours of training on firearm safety, handling, and technique. In addition, applicants would need to perform live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range to demonstrate proficiency in safely handling the weapon.

“Today, California continued its legacy of leading the country when it comes to gun sense laws by ensuring that concealed weapons applicants will be required to demonstrate that they can operate a firearm safely,” said Wendy Wheatcroft, volunteer leader with the California chapter of Moms Demand Action. “We are thrilled to see Governor Brown sign this public safety legislation into law, and are thankful to Assemblymember Gloria, and all lawmakers who supported this bill. Once again, California has taken action to protect our families.”

Current state law does not prescribe any minimum training standard. Rather, current law sets only a maximum training standard of 16 hours. In addition, there is no live-fire requirement under current law. This means an individual could receive a CCW with little-to-no training or without ever firing a gun.

AB 2103 was supported by the California State Sheriffs Association, the California Police Chiefs Association, Equality California, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,  and the California Federation of Teachers.

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3 comments

ManBearPig Sep 26, 2018 - 9:35 pm

What does it matter as Bay Area Sheriffs still won’t issue CCWs.

KJohnson Sep 27, 2018 - 6:42 pm

Can anyone cite a statistic that shows how many accidental shooting injuries by licensed CCW holders in California in any year? I’ll bet someone a dollar it’s in the single digits. Just another “feel good” law by a useless legislature. Meanwhile they are turning actual criminals loose on the streets in droves, reducing the penalty for people intentionally infecting their victims with HIV, and we’re number two in spending in the nation on dollars per student and 48th in academic achievement. Bridges, dams and roadways are falling to pieces, and they are spending billions on a train and squandering money that could be used for building new water storage. While many communities in the state are drinking contaminated water. Even in the Democratic Utopia of California the rich get richer and the poor stay poor.

Matt M Sep 29, 2018 - 6:36 am

I am not opposed to this law. A law like this makes sense… Oh wait a minute, Sheriffs and Police Chiefs are not issuing CCW permits a a matter of practice in Ca… Another waste of time and a political “feel good” moment.

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