Gun Lobbyists Making More Headway (Just Not in California)
On July 29, 2010, Arizona will become the third state to allow its residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit to do so. Although there will be some restrictions for “sensitive” areas such as bars and school grounds, the law is a victory for gun lobbyists.
The remaining states, including California, continue to ban carrying concealed weapons without a permit. Penal Code 12025 PC, California’s law against carrying concealed weapons, currently punishes this crime as a misdemeanor, although aggravating circumstances can elevate the offense to a felony.
But as some states continue to ease their restrictions on firearms and other weapons, California seems to be becoming stricter. Not only is there no indication that this state will reverse Penal Code 12025, California’s law against carrying concealed weapons, but laws imposing tighter restrictions on ammunition sales are set to go into effect later this year.
