There is currently a case at the 9th Circuit called Sanchez v. Bonta that has just received major support from the CRPA and others that could lead to major changes to California.

The case Sanchez v. Bonta is currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging California's ban on firearm suppressors. Initially, Mr. Sanchez, representing himself, lost in district court, which ruled suppressors are not protected by the Second Amendment. He appealed to the Ninth Circuit, which then considered appointing him legal counsel. This led to major Second Amendment legal teams—Michel & Associates and Cooper & Kirk—joining the case. Their goal is to establish that suppressors are indeed "arms" and protected under the Second Amendment, forcing the state to justify its ban with historical precedent. The case has gained significance, and its outcome could impact gun rights in California.