“This is beyond concerning; it is deeply wrong,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Allowing the open carry of firearms in densely populated counties creates unnecessary anxiety, terrorizes children, and instills fear throughout our communities. The number one job of the California Department of Justice is to protect the public’s safety. The open presence of these weapons in urban environments does not make the public safer; it spreads panic and destabilizes daily life. I strongly urge the court to rehear this case so that California can continue to prevent fear, chaos, and intimidation from taking hold on the streets of our largest cities.”
— California AG Rob Bonta announcing he’s filed for en banc Ninth Circuit review of a ruling that a ban on open carry is unconstitutional