California Law Restricts Public Firearms in 26 Locations

A new law in California bans the possession of firearms in most public places, despite ongoing legal challenges. Even after a federal judge blocked the law, a ruling by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals allowed it to proceed. The law, which targets concealed firearms, prohibits them in 26 areas, including public parks, playgrounds, and churches. The law has faced criticism, with U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney labeling it as 'sweeping' and 'repugnant to the Second Amendment.' The California Rifle and Pistol Association sued to block the law, with Governor Gavin Newsom backing it in the name of community safety.