[timapplesauce]

Obviously I have no proof for this, but the timing would definitely suggest malice.

The Supreme Court just handed down an opinion that essentially struck down California's concealed carry law, not to mention Dobbs. This smacks of childish retaliation for not getting your way.

[Duwensatzaj]

They didn’t strike it down.

They only eliminated requiring a “good cause” to obtain a CCL. Self-defense was not considered a good cause in a number of cities and counties. Being a celebrity or donating was.

Bonte is leaning hard on the other requirement of “good moral character”, so there’s going to be more lawsuits.

[parineum]

> They didn’t strike it down.

They effectively did. Many counties were using the CCL as defacto gun control and/or sources of bribery and corruption. Now _anyone_ who is willing to follow the has equal access to a CCL instead of relying on the whims of a sheriff.

California politicians don't use the phrase "only" when they talk about removing the "good cause" requirement.