In a development for Second Amendment rights, a preliminary injunction granted in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD has gone into effect today, April 22nd, allowing non-resident members of SAF and its partner organizations to apply for California carry permits.
The order, issued by United States District Court Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett on January 22nd, mandates that California must accept permit applications from any United States resident residing outside the state who is a member of the SAF or its partnering organizations and is not prohibited from possessing firearms.
The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, and several private citizens joined the SAF in this legal challenge.
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Adam Kraut, Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation, acknowledged the potential hurdles applicants might face. “As you might imagine, the state of California is not wanting to make it easy for non-residents to apply for a carry permit,” he stated. “As a SAF member and non-resident of California, however, you’re allowed to apply. The main thing to keep in mind is that you need to submit your application through the sheriff or police department for the county you plan to visit. The order specifically lists how to apply, so that’s the best place to find the exact information you need.”
Judge Garnett’s order outlines specific criteria for non-residents seeking these newly accessible permits:
- Applicants must be a member of the Second Amendment Foundation or one of the partner organizations involved in the lawsuit.
- Applications must be filed with the sheriff or chief of police in a California county the applicant intends to visit within the next 12 months.
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Non-residents who receive a California permit can only carry handguns and magazines that are legal to possess under California law.
- Complete instructions on the application process can be found by viewing the court order directly.
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“This case had the appropriate conclusion – non-residents should not have their Second Amendment rights stripped just because they crossed a state line,” said Alan M. Gottlieb, founder and Executive Vice President of SAF. “Now, thanks to SAF and its partners, all you have to do is be a member and you’ll be allowed to apply for a permit no matter where you live. The best part is you didn’t have to be a member of SAF when the ruling was issued, you can still join today and apply for your non-resident carry permit.”
This preliminary injunction marks a significant shift in California’s approach to non-resident concealed carry permits and is expected to have a considerable impact on the rights of gun owners visiting the state.
Non-resident SAF members are now urged to consult the court order for detailed application instructions and to contact the sheriff or police department in their intended California destination to begin the application process.
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