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Originally Posted by Aguila Blanca
Chicago.
The justices are correct that the 2A does not convey a right to carry a firearm "concealed." However, it clearly does guarantee a right to carry a firearm. Since California doesn't allow people to carry loaded firearms exposed, then not allowing the carry of concealed firearms means there is a total de facto ban on carrying functional firearms for self defense.
That's a violation of the 2A.
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I'm not sure if California has a complete ban on open carry. You might be able to open carry but only if you are in the middle of nowhere and aren't near civilization. If that is the case, I'm sure that state will say in court that it doesn't have a ban on open carry even though the restrictions on it make it essentially a ban. Anything short of a complete ban will probably pass muster in the U.S. Supreme Court.