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AB-1092 • 2026

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.

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Sponsor
Castillo
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text does not provide a specific effective date beyond the implementation timeline tied to license issuance years.

AB-1092: Extending Concealed Carry License Duration

This law extends the maximum time a concealed carry license is valid from two years to three or four years, depending on when it is issued.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends the duration of new and renewed licenses for carrying firearms capable of being concealed.
  • Sets the maximum license duration to 3 years for those issued after January 1, 2026, but before January 1, 2027.
  • Sets the maximum license duration to 4 years for those issued on or after January 1, 2027.
  • Replaces the current rule that limits licenses to a maximum of 2 years.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who receive new concealed carry licenses.
  • People whose existing concealed carry licenses are renewed under this law.
  • Licensing authorities responsible for issuing these permits.

Terms To Know

Concealed Carry License
A permit issued by a licensing authority allowing a person to carry a firearm capable of being concealed, provided they meet specific conditions like training and background checks.
Licensing Authority
The agency required by law to issue or renew licenses for carrying firearms if specified conditions are met.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not specify an official effective date in the provided text.
  • The duration changes apply only based on when a license is issued, not necessarily when it was applied for or held previously.
  • Existing conditions for getting a license, such as training and disqualification rules, remain unchanged.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Public Safety

Official Summary Text

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.