NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL. v. BRUEN, SUPERINTENDENT OF NEW YORK STATE POLICE, ET AL
Update June 27, 2022
On June 23, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, No. 20-843 (Bruen). In that case, the Court concluded that the State of New York’s requirement that “proper cause” be demonstrated in order to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon in most public places violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. Although Bruen concerns a New York law, the Bruen majority specifically identifies California as one of six States that has an analogue to New York’s “proper cause” standard. Bruen, slip op. 5-6.
In light of this ruling, the Sheriff’s issuance of CCW licenses will no longer require a statement of good cause. Please be aware the application process includes an interview, fingerprinting, background checks, residency verification, successful completion of firearms training, and the payment of all related fees. Applicants must possess good moral character and may also be required to pass a psychological examination as part of the CCW application process in accordance with California Penal Code Section 26190(f)(1).
