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The Law Offices of Anna R. Yum handles California firearms law in San Diego County. This isn't a gun store—it's a law firm focused on defending people accused of concealed weapons violations and helping applicants get CCW permits legally. Anna R. Yum and her team represent clients in: Concealed weap...
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The Law Offices of Anna R. Yum handles California firearms law in San Diego County. This isn't a gun store—it's a law firm focused on defending people accused of concealed weapons violations and helping applicants get CCW permits legally.
Anna R. Yum and her team represent clients in:
California allows concealed carry through a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) permit issued by your county sheriff or city police chief. This is the only legal way to carry a concealed firearm in California—without it, you're committing a wobbler offense that can result in up to one year in county jail for a misdemeanor or 16 months to 3 years for a felony.
California does NOT recognize concealed carry permits from other states. If you move to California or travel here with an out-of-state permit, you have zero legal protection. You must obtain a California-issued CCW permit.
Under Penal Code Section 25400, concealed means substantially hidden—whether in your pocket, waistband, purse, backpack, or vehicle. This includes:
An openly carried firearm in a visible belt holster is generally not "concealed," but other regulations may apply.
To qualify for a CCW permit in California, you must:
Prosecutors can charge this as a misdemeanor OR felony (wobbler offense):
| Misdemeanor | Felony |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year county jail | 16 months to 3 years county jail |
| Up to $1,000 fine | Up to $10,000 fine |
| Summary probation | Formal probation |
| Lifetime firearm ban |
Felony charges typically apply if you: - Have prior felony or gun crime convictions - Knowingly possessed a stolen firearm - Are a member of a criminal street gang - Weren't legally allowed to possess a firearm
1. Illegal search and seizure — Police violated Fourth Amendment rights (no warrant, no probable cause, no consent) 2. Valid CCW permit — You had a legal permit at the time 3. Lack of knowledge — You didn't know the firearm was present (e.g., found in a borrowed vehicle) 4. Weapon not concealed — Item was in plain sight, not substantially hidden 5. Item doesn't qualify — The object isn't legally defined as a firearm or concealed weapon
Even WITH a valid CCW permit, you cannot carry in:
Violating these zones can result in felony charges and loss of your permit.
After the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision in 2022, California passed SB 2, effective January 1, 2024. This law:
The goal: Make it easier to apply based on wanting self-defense, but harder to get approved if your background suggests you might be dangerous.
The firm also handles other criminal defense matters including domestic violence, drug crimes, DUI, assault, theft, sex crimes, and violent crimes.
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