Concealed carry licenses last up to three years instead of two
Standard California licenses to carry a concealed firearm are valid for up to three years from the date issued, up from two. The 90-day limit for licenses based on a workplace and the four-year terms for some custodial and appointed peace officers stay in place.
Who it affects
Concealed carry license holders and licensing agencies
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 1948: Firearms: concealed carry licenses.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.