Deer archery hunters are no longer barred from carrying a firearm
The ban on carrying a firearm, or having one within reach, while hunting deer during archery season is repealed. Before, only active or honorably retired peace officers were exempt from it.
Who it affects
Deer hunters during archery season
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1912: Deer: archery season: concealed firearms.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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