Little-Acorn
06-01-2010, 07:08 PM
Looks like the State of California thinks it's a good idea to further disarm the people who obey the law. Criminals will ignore the measure as usual, and continue to carry their guns wherever they feel like it.
I feel safer already.
P.S. If this becomes law, it will NOT be a violation of the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That law says, "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, except in California as the legislature thereof shall designate."
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http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15204466
Calif. advances bill to ban carrying unloaded guns
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press Writer
Posted: 06/01/2010 02:15:18 PM PDT
Updated: 06/01/2010 02:59:54 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Citing safety concerns, the California Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal to openly carry a gun in public, even if it is unloaded. The bill would make it a misdemeanor to carry an exposed handgun on any public street or in a public place. The bill passed on a 41-25 party-line vote and now moves to the Senate.
Under current California law, gun owners can carry a rifle or handgun in a holster in public if it is unloaded.
Assemblywoman Lori Saldana, D-San Diego, who introduced the bill, said guns carried in public, even when not loaded, cause a public safety concern in part because gun owners can carry ammunition.
Supporters said police officers called to a scene where a gun was displayed have to treat the situation as a threat, because they can't immediately tell whether or not a weapon is loaded.
"How is a police officer supposed to know?" asked Sandre Swanson, D-Oakland. "Why would we put our men and women who protect us and provide security for our community in danger to make that split second decision?"
But opponents said bill AB1934 would chip away at the public's right to bear arms and protest peacefully.
"This is a backhanded, even acute way, of implementing gun control," said Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, R-Biggs. "I assure you that criminals don't worry about this. They have the guns, and they know how to conceal them, how to use them."
"You are making it official that gang members can carry weapons," Assemblyman Kevin De Leon, D-Los Angeles said to colleagues who would vote against the measure.
I feel safer already.
P.S. If this becomes law, it will NOT be a violation of the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That law says, "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, except in California as the legislature thereof shall designate."
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http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15204466
Calif. advances bill to ban carrying unloaded guns
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press Writer
Posted: 06/01/2010 02:15:18 PM PDT
Updated: 06/01/2010 02:59:54 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Citing safety concerns, the California Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal to openly carry a gun in public, even if it is unloaded. The bill would make it a misdemeanor to carry an exposed handgun on any public street or in a public place. The bill passed on a 41-25 party-line vote and now moves to the Senate.
Under current California law, gun owners can carry a rifle or handgun in a holster in public if it is unloaded.
Assemblywoman Lori Saldana, D-San Diego, who introduced the bill, said guns carried in public, even when not loaded, cause a public safety concern in part because gun owners can carry ammunition.
Supporters said police officers called to a scene where a gun was displayed have to treat the situation as a threat, because they can't immediately tell whether or not a weapon is loaded.
"How is a police officer supposed to know?" asked Sandre Swanson, D-Oakland. "Why would we put our men and women who protect us and provide security for our community in danger to make that split second decision?"
But opponents said bill AB1934 would chip away at the public's right to bear arms and protest peacefully.
"This is a backhanded, even acute way, of implementing gun control," said Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, R-Biggs. "I assure you that criminals don't worry about this. They have the guns, and they know how to conceal them, how to use them."
"You are making it official that gang members can carry weapons," Assemblyman Kevin De Leon, D-Los Angeles said to colleagues who would vote against the measure.