A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. The Supreme Court recognizes that the Second Amendment is compatible with strong firearm regulations and gun safety.In California, no license or permit shall be required to possess keep, or carry a handgun openly or concealed in one's home or place of business. Being convicted of a crime under California State law can impact your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms under both California and federal law. The Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on one's right to keep and bear arms. Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms. Overall, California has the strongest gun safety laws in the nation and has been a trailblazer for gun safety reform for the past 30 years. There are two Oakland laws which require residents and visitors to properly secure their firearms in their home and in their car. District of Columbia as many of you know ruled that the Second Amendment protected an individual right to keep and bear arms. Then, you can fill out and print the document(s) as needed.