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California Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: California requires a permit — a CCW — to carry concealed, and the state is shall-issue post-Bruen, applying objective standards.

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California requires a permit — a CCW — to carry concealed, and the state is shall-issue post-Bruen, applying objective standards. The minimum age is 21, and there are broad restrictions on sensitive places.

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