In California you needed a “good cause” to get a concealed carry license, not anymore:
The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Peruta v. San Diego, released minutes ago, affirms the right of law-abiding citizens to carry handguns for lawful protection in public.
California law has a process for applying for a permit to carry a handgun for protection in public, with requirements for safety training, a background check, and so on. These requirements were not challenged. The statute also requires that the applicant have “good cause,” which was interpreted by San Diego County to mean that the applicant is faced with current specific threats. (Not all California counties have this narrow interpretation.) The Ninth Circuit, in a 2-1 opinion written by Judge O’Scannlain, ruled that Peruta was entitled to Summary Judgement, because the “good cause” provision violates the Second Amendment.
The Court ruled that a government may specify what mode of carrying to allow (open or concealed), but a government may not make it impossible for the vast majority of Californians to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Source: http://reason.com/24-7/2014/02/13/court-strikes-down-calif-rule-requiring
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Gregory Smith
The 2nd amendment states the right shall not be infringed. The “good cause” to infringe that right should be demonstrated by the state on a individual basis.
Exactly, just like we’re innocent until proven guilty, the State should have to prove an individual is not suitable for a right before they take it away. Of course, people like Eric Holder care more for the voting rights of felons than the gun rights of law-abiding citizens. That’s what you get when Democrats get elected.