[Reno89519]

So the law has racist origin. No surprise as the locations with strictest laws are non-white. On that basis alone, these laws should be overturned. As well, since they infringe upon our constitutional rights. Why shouldn't I, as an American citizen, have the same rights in California that I enjoy in Nevada?

Okay, preaching the the choir here... But it really irks me that we have such a blatant dismissal of constitutional rights in some states and cities.

[Jarhead9297]

When are the people of California going to over throw their unconstitutional government? What part of “shall not be infringed” is unclear?

[AnotherUnixGeek]

The law makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail, to carry a loaded gun “on the person or in a vehicle while in any public place.” It was passed nearly five decades ago to plug a hole in state firearms laws after members of the recently formed Black Panthers began conducting “cop watch” patrols of Oakland neighborhoods while openly carrying guns. At the time, state law did not prohibit the activity. About 30 armed Panthers showed up at the state Capitol in May 1967 to protest the pending legislation.

Signed into law by Ronald Reagan of all people. The thought of the Black Panthers open carrying was the impetus, now everyone in California pays for this misguided legislation.

[onedoug]

Gosh. I’d better make sure my licenses and permits for the rest of the Bill of Rights are in order.

[Jack Hammer]

Too bad California is such a national nut house; they have gorgeous beaches and scenery and great weather, fresh produce and amazing women.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

That’s easy to understand. The first line in the California Constitution is When in doubt err on the side of criminals.

[Excellence]

I thought open carry in California was illegal period.