A major Second Amendment case is heading back to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as judges prepare to hear oral arguments in Baird v. Bonta, a lawsuit challenging California’s restrictive open carry laws. The case could become one of the most significant post-Bruen gun rights battles in the country.

California currently bans open carry in counties with populations over 200,000, effectively preventing most residents from legally carrying firearms openly in public. Gun rights advocates argue the law gives the state unconstitutional control over how citizens exercise their right to bear arms.

The Ninth Circuit previously ruled in favor of the plaintiffs at the three-judge panel level, but the decision was later vacated after both sides requested an en banc review before an 11-judge panel. Oral arguments are now scheduled for June 3 in Seattle.

Supporters of the challenge believe recent changes in the Ninth Circuit’s judicial makeup could improve the chances of a historic Second Amendment victory. The outcome may determine whether states can restrict not only the right to carry firearms, but also the method of lawful carry itself.

If the court rules against California, the decision could have nationwide implications for open carry laws and future Second Amendment litigation.