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There is only one relatively certain way to restore your federal gun rights: obtain a pardon. Pardons can be obtained from either the Governor of California or the President of the United States. In both cases, discretion over whether to grant a pardon rests entirely with the chief executive.
However, U.S. Supreme Court decisions of Heller (2008) and McDonald (2010) established that the Second Amendment applies to all states within the Union, and many of California's gun laws are now being challenged in the federal courts.
Concealed carry is only legal with a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCW). The minimum age is 18 years old, although a licensing authority has the discretion to require applicants to be older than 18 years of age.
In September 2023, District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego ruled that California's ban on large-capacity magazines was unconstitutional under the new Bruen standard.
Generally, it is illegal to buy, manufacture, import, keep for sale, expose for sale, give or lend any large-capacity magazine (able to accept more than 10 rounds) in California.
Including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm.. Therefore, carrying a loaded magazine separate from the handgun is NOT Prohibited under the CA Penal Code.
In September 2023, District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego ruled that California's ban on large-capacity magazines was unconstitutional under the new Bruen standard.
By City News Service • Published March 20, 2025 • Updated on March 20, 2025 at pm. The ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's ban on gun magazines that hold more than 10 bullets Thursday, overturning a San Diego federal judge's finding that the law was unconstitutional.
However, U.S. Supreme Court decisions of Heller (2008) and McDonald (2010) established that the Second Amendment applies to all states within the Union, and many of California's gun laws are now being challenged in the federal courts.