September 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report Legislation AB 1912, Hadwick. Deer: archery season: concealed firearms. Existing law establishes an archery season for the taking of deer with bow and arrow. Existing law generally prohibits a person taking or attempting to take deer during that archery season from carrying, or having under their immediate control, a firearm of…

August 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report August Focus CRPA v Los Angees Sheriff’s Department The CRPA, Gun Owners of California, Gun Owners of America, Second Amendment Foundation, and other plaintiffs have reached a settlement with the LASD over CCW permit delays. According to the organizations involved, the lawsuit led to multiple legal and policy changes during litigation….

June 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report Legislation SB 948, as introduced by Senator Arreguín. Firearms: safety certificates. Existing law requires any person who purchases or receives a firearm to possess a firearm safety certificate. Existing law also prohibits a person from selling or transferring a firearm to any person who does not possess a firearm safety certificate….

May 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report May Focus Duncan V Bonta, a challenge to California’s High-Capacity Magazine ban, has been distributed to the Supreme Court justices for review and was rescheduled (yet again). The current court session ends in June, and the court must act on pending cases by then or they become moot. If the Supreme…

April 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report April Focus AB2571, 2022 session, finally defeated! After four years of litigation, California finally conceded its youth firearms marketing law is unconstitutional and agreed to pay the challenging parties $481,792 in attorney’s fees. In summer 2022, California passed Assembly Bill 2571. The bill banned any marketing of firearms or accessories that…

March 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report March Focus AB 1948, as introduced, Ramos. Firearms: concealed carry licenses. Existing law prohibits a person from carrying a concealed firearm or carrying a loaded firearm in public. Existing law requires a licensing authority to issue or renew a license to carry a firearm capable of being concealed if specified conditions…

February 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report Legislation SB 948, as introduced by Senator Arreguín. Firearms: safety certificates. Existing law requires any person who purchases or receives a firearm to possess a firearm safety certificate. Existing law also prohibits a person from selling or transferring a firearm to any person who does not possess a firearm safety certificate….

2026 Board of Directors Election Results Vice President:  Jason Myskow Secretary:  Deborah Harris Two year Director:  Jack Kulju Two year Director:  Wendy Stephens One year Director: Debbie Shell Thank you, Deborah Harris [email protected] 760-954-5835 AVGC Secretary #seeyouontherange

 2026 Legislation/Litigation Report Baird V Bonta A three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s law for open carry is unconstitutional. The law banned open carry in any county with a population greater than 200,000 and required a permit in counties with less. The state is expected to appeal to…

December 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update December Focus Beginning January 1, 2026, any firearm in your home will have to be secured using a DOJ approved locking device. An exception is made for firearms under your direct, immediate, control. Such as within arm’s reach or worn in your holster. AB 1263, as amended, Gipson. Firearms: ghost guns….

November 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update November Focus Beginning January 1, 2026, any firearm in your home will have to be secured using a DOJ approved locking device. An exception is made for firearms under your direct, immediate, control. Such as within arm’s reach or worn in your holster. Legislation AB 1127, as amended, Gabriel. Firearms: converter…

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