Los Angeles - A California law that prohibits individuals from carrying firearms in most public places has once again been halted from taking effect as a court case challenging its legality continues. On Saturday, a panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved a temporary hold on a lower court injunction that initially blocked the law's implementation. This ruling keeps in place the decision made by U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney on December 20, in which he determined that the law violates the Second Amendment and could be deemed unconstitutional by gun rights groups.

The law, which was signed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to restrict the carrying of concealed guns in 26 different types of locations, including public parks, playgrounds, churches, banks, and zoos. Notably, the ban applies regardless of whether individuals possess a concealed carry permit.

Governor Newsom, known for his stance on gun control, has expressed his determination to advocate for stricter regulations despite this setback. In response to Saturday's ruling, his office issued a statement expressing concern over the potential risk to the lives of Californians.

Conversely, the president of the California Rifle and Pistol Association, the entity responsible for filing the lawsuit to block the law, praised the decision, claiming that it halted what they perceived as a ploy by politicians to circumvent the Second Amendment.

As the court case proceeds, the fate of California's ban on carrying firearms in public places remains uncertain. The ongoing battle between gun control advocates and gun rights groups highlights the challenging and divisive nature of addressing Second Amendment rights and public safety concerns.