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. California became the first state in the nation to call for a Constitutional Convention for gun safety.Santa Clara County leaders this week approved a new gun control law that requires firearm owners to safely lock their weapons when not in arm's reach. On this page below is a list of LOCAL forms that can be completed online and then printed. The form you need may be in this list. "Certainly the Second Amendment protects every citizen's right to own a gun. Liccardo's proposed city ordinance, announced Monday, would require all firearm owners in San Jose to carry liability insurance for their weapons. The litigation report provides a brief overview and update on NRA and CRPA's recent litigation efforts in California, including amicus and consulting support. The law mandates that a restrained person must surrender their firearms, magazines, and ammunition. Code of Ordinances County of SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA Codified through Ordinance No. NS1200.387, enacted November 5, 2024. (Supp.