Summary: Federal lawsuit challenging California's prohibition on out-of-state residents receiving carry licenses.

Plaintiffs: Christopher J. Hoffman, Chad Orrin, Jennifer Sensiba, and Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc

Defendants: California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Litigation Counsel: Bradley Benbrook and Stephen Duvernay

Docket: S.D. CA case no. 3:24-cv-00664 | CourtListener Docket

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Key Events & Filings:

• 2025-5-16: Defendant’s Reply in Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment
• 2025-4-11: Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Brief in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Their Motion for Summary Judgment
• 2025-3-7: Defendant’s Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment & Notice of Motion and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment
• 2025-1-31: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
• 2024-5-20: Defendant Rob Bonta’s Answer to Complaint
• 2024-4-11: Complaint

News Releases:

• 2025-4-11: FPC Concludes its Briefing in Case Seeking to End California Carry Ban for Non-Residents
• 2025-2-3: FPC Moves to End California Carry Ban for Non-Residents
• 2024-4-11: FPC Sues California to Strike Down Non-Resident Firearm Carry Ban