SAF Reports Contra Costa CCW Settlement Covering Red Dots, Lights And 1911s

SAF Reports Contra Costa CCW Settlement Covering Red Dots, Lights And 1911s

The Second Amendment Foundation announced an agreement on October 8, 2026, addressing concealed-carry equipment restrictions in Contra Costa County, California. The group says the county will remove bans covering red-dot sights, weapon-mounted lights and semiautomatic single-action 1911/2011 pistols. Qualification requirements remain part of the process. The announcement describes a local settlement, while the signed agreement and updated county…

California County Drops Restrictions On Red Dot Sights, Weapon Lights For Concealed Carry After Lawsuit

by Harold Hutchison at CDN A California county agreed Thursday to end enforcement of restrictions about which firearms and accessories could be used by those with concealed carry permits. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) sued the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in June, accusing it of violating residents’ Second Amendment rights by prohibiting the use of red dot sights, lights … Click to read the rest HERE-> California County Drops Re…

Contra Costa Drops Ban on 1911s, Red Dots, Pistol Lights

Contra Costa County agrees to drop CCW bans on pistol optics, weapon lights, and single-action 1911 and 2011 handguns after an SAF lawsuit.

SAF Win: California Sheriff to Allow Red Dots, Weapon Lights and 1911/2011 Handguns

The Second Amendment Foundation reached a settlement with Contra Costa County, ending CCW restrictions on red-dot sights, weapon-mounted lights, and semiautomatic single-action 1911- and 2011-style pistols. The Sheriff’s Office will update its concealed-carry website.