CCW SB2 Updates

From Sheriff Michael Johnson:

Governor Gavin Newsome and Attorney General Rob Bonta have once again proven their disregard for the welfare of the law-abiding citizens of this State and this great country.  The CCW process was established to protect the 2nd Amendment Constitutional Rights of the people of the United States.  SB 2 is nothing more than an attack on those rights and an attempt to circumvent Constitutional law, based on anti-gun personal bias.  I do NOT support this legislation and will continue to fight California’s attempt to neuter our gun rights. As a member of the California State Sheriff’s Association (CSSA), I support their efforts to legally challenge SB 2. For more on the CSSA’s stance on this legislation, please read the attached letter from the CSSA to the Attorney General.

With the passage of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), effective January 1, 2024, there will be changes to the qualifications and procedures for obtaining a CCW permit through the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Michael Johnson has been and remains opposed to SB2. Read a message from the Sheriff to CCW holders and applicants here.

There has been another development that has once again blocked part of SB 2 from taking effect. This latest legal ruling occurred on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The back and forth legal challenges involve the parts of SB 2 that reference “sensitive places”. Thanks to this latest legal development, the provisions that would have made it illegal to lawfully carry a weapon in these certain locations can not be enforced while legal challenges are being made. These “sensitive places” include:

1. Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, medical offices, urgent care facilities, and other places where medical services are customarily provided

2. Public transportation

3. Establishments where intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption on the premises

4. Public gatherings and special events

5. Playgrounds and private youth centers

6. Parks and athletic facilities

7. Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Fish and Wildlife property, except hunting areas

8. Casinos and gambling establishments

9. Stadiums and arenas

10. Public libraries

11. Amusement parks

12. Zoos and museums

13. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship

14. Financial institutions

15. Any other privately owned commercial establishment that is open to the public, unless the operator clearly and conspicuously posts a sign indicating that license holders are permitted to carry firearms on the property.

16. Parking areas as they pertain to California Penal Code § 26230

Here is a list of some of the other changes applicants can still expect to begin seeing due to the passing of SB2:

• In 2024, the training requirements will increase from 8 hours to 16 hours for a new permit, and from 4 to 8 hours for a renewal permit.
• If your application is received in 2024, you will no longer be able to qualify with a gun that is not registered to you. You are permitted to carry only a firearm registered to you, and joint ownership is no longer allowed for CCWs.
• IN 2024, if you have been convicted of any offense that is outlined within section 26202 of the Penal Code (or any sub-sections referenced therein), there are time restrictions that pertain to when and if you can apply.
• In 2024, applicants must now provide references as part of the CCW permit application process.
• In 2024, new applicants and renewals must attend classes that include 1 hour of mental health training.

This information is not a complete breakdown of SB 2. As a CCW holder, please take the time to educate yourself on firearms laws and your rights as a gunowner.

Full SB-2 legislation can be found here: Bill Text - SB-2 Firearms. (ca.gov)