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Federal Judge Overturns California's Non-Resident Gun Ban

7/3/2025

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A federal judge has struck down California's ban on non-residents carrying firearms, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, spurred by the Firearms Policy Coalition's lawsuit, reinforces the Second and 14th Amendments, affirming non-residents' rights to bear arms. This decision marks a significant challenge to California's stringent gun regulations, echoing the Supreme Court's Bruen case.

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A federal judge has struck down California's ban on non-residents carrying firearms, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, spurred by the Firearms Policy Coalition's lawsuit, reinforces the Second and 14th Amendments, affirming non-residents' rights to bear arms. This decision marks a significant challenge to California's stringent gun regulations, echoing the Supreme Court's Bruen case.