2A Legal Blog

In-depth guides on firearms law, CCW requirements, and your constitutional rights

CCW / Concealed Carry

California CCW Guide 2026 — County by County Requirements

Complete guide to obtaining a California concealed carry permit in the post-Bruen era. Covers SB 2 sensitive places, county-by-county fees and processing times, 16-hour training requirements, and reciprocity.

Feb 9, 2026 18 min read
California Gun Laws

CA Handgun Roster Explained — What Guns Can You Buy in California?

Understand California's Unsafe Handgun Act roster: microstamping mandates, why the list keeps shrinking, which popular handguns are available, and every legal method to acquire an off-roster firearm.

Feb 9, 2026 15 min read
Constitutional Law

2nd Amendment Landmark Cases — Heller, McDonald, Bruen Explained

Comprehensive analysis of the three most important Second Amendment Supreme Court decisions. Understand how Heller, McDonald, and Bruen reshaped firearms law and what the text-history-tradition test means.

Feb 9, 2026 20 min read
Knife Laws

California Knife Laws 2026 — What's Legal and What's Not

Type-by-type breakdown of California knife laws: folding knives, fixed blades, switchblades, butterfly knives, karambits, and more. Covers open carry rules, concealed carry restrictions, and penalties.

Feb 9, 2026 15 min read
Federal Law / ATF

ATF Form 4473 — Everything You Need to Know

Complete guide to ATF Form 4473: every question explained, prohibited persons categories, NICS background check process, common mistakes to avoid, and penalties for false statements.

Feb 9, 2026 18 min read
Court Cases

CA Gun Laws Reversed — Duncan, Miller, Baird

Tracking every California gun law struck down or challenged in court since Bruen: Duncan v. Bonta magazine ban, Miller v. Bonta assault weapons ban, Baird v. Bonta open carry ban, and more.

Feb 9, 2026 17 min read
CCW / SB 2

SB 2 Sensitive Places — Where Can CCW Holders Carry in 2026?

California SB 2 sensitive places guide: all 26+ restricted locations, what the law says, current federal injunction status, and where CCW permit holders can and cannot legally carry.

Feb 9, 2026 16 min read
Federal vs State

Federal vs California Gun Laws — Key Differences

Side-by-side comparison of federal firearms law versus California state law: purchase age, waiting periods, assault weapons definitions, magazine capacity, NFA items, and concealed carry.

Feb 9, 2026 20 min read