While I don't think it's ncessary to walk around "open carry", especially since it can't even be loaded, I still feel it's a right. I think the CA legislature may be getting cold feet, and didn't want to get hurt by this.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/01/open-carry-ban-falls-short-surprise/
They also failed to pass a ban on plastic bags at grocery stores.... only in CA.......





