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California Concealed Carry Laws (2026)
Restricted: California requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21.
California requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21. The permit is a CCW; the state is shall-issue post-Bruen, applying objective standards, and there are broad restrictions on sensitive places.
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Concealed Carry in states bordering California
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArizonaPermitted
No permit is needed to carry a concealed handgun at 21 or older if you may lawfully possess it. The law applies to any person, so visitors are covered as well as residents. Under 21, carrying concealed is a crime, even with another state's permit, unless you hold an Arizona permit issued at 19 or 20 on military service. Arizona also issues an optional concealed weapons permit at 21, or at 19 with qualifying military service. It is used for reciprocity in other states and where Arizona law requires a permit.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: azdps.gov · Full Arizona rule →
- NevadaConditional
Nevada requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21 (18 to 20 qualifying military only). It is shall-issue through the county sheriff, and Nevada is not permitless.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · Source: rccd.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- OregonConditional
Oregon requires a Concealed Handgun License to carry concealed, issued by the county sheriff to those 21 and older who show handgun competence. There is no non-resident program, aside from a narrow contiguous-state waiver, and the minimum age is 21.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
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