# California Firearm Bills and Hunting Access Drive Major Sportsmen Debates | TSV Roundup Week of May 11th, 2026

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Podcast: [The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sportsmen-s-voice-hunting-fishing-and-conservation-advocacy-with-congressional-sportsmen-s-foundation-6601768)
Published: 2026-05-13T14:40:00+00:00
Episode link: https://congressionalsportsmen.org/
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## Resource

New firearm restrictions and hunting access proposals could reshape California’s outdoor future for sportsmen. California takes center stage this week as lawmakers debate firearm restrictions, hunting access, and new opportunities for young outdoorsmen facing life-threatening illnesses. The conversation digs into Senate Bill 948, a controversial proposal requiring extensive firearm training for purchases and transfers while potentially creating major hurdles for hunters and gun owners relocating to the state. The discussion also explores concerns over implementation costs, instructor shortages, and how the legislation could affect lawful firearm ownership in California. On the positive side, listeners get a detailed breakdown of Assembly Bill 1912, legislation that would finally allow archery hunters to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense during deer season. The episode explains why this issue matters for western hunters dealing with mountain lions, bears, and remote backcountry conditions, while highlighting how similar laws have evolved in other states. The conversation also covers Senate Bill 1021, a proposal designed to expand hunting and fishing opportunities for youth with life-threatening illnesses through partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Alongside the California updates, the show touches on pro-sportsmen legislative victories in Tennessee, Sunday hunting discussions in Massachusetts, and conservation funding priorities in Michigan. If you care about hunting rights, firearm legislation, conservation policy, and the future of outdoor access, this is a timely look at the policies shaping America’s sporting landscape. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsl…

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