Gov. Vetoes bill banning semi-automatic rifles
SACRAMENTO California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned future sales of most semi-automatic rifles that accept detachable magazines, part of a firearms package approved by state ... Ref. Source 7
Can California Ban Gun Stores From Advertising Handguns On Their Signs
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No, argues Tracy Rifle & Pistol LLC v. Harris (E.D. Cal. filed Nov. 10, 2014), a just-filed case in which Im been hired to consult. Cal. Civil Code § 26820 (which was first enacted 1923, but is still being enforced today) provides, No handgun or imitation handgun, or placard advertising the sale or other transfer thereof, shall be displayed in any part of the premises where it can readily be seen from the outside. That, we argue, violates the First Amendment. The government generally may not ban advertising of lawful products indeed, of constitutionally protected products on the...
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Court upholds concealed guns law
Court rules the state can't intervene and argue in case, putting law-abiding Californians one step closer to being able to carry concealed guns
SAN DIEGO Law-abiding Californians are one step closer to being able to carry concealed firearms for protection. On Wednesday, the same three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ... Ref. Source 5
Homeless man arrested with five firearms
In an unusual case, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrested a homeless man who had five firearms — two operable World War II-era machine guns and three pistols — while they were patrolling a homeless encampment near Harbor City Ref. Source 3p
Gun rights, shootings topics at gun show
Following the San Bernardino mass shooting, a mix of interests drew thousands to the annual gun show at Del Mar: concerns for personal safety and further gun restrictions and enthusiasts. Said one attendee: “This is like Comic-Con for people who like guns.” The San Diego Union-Tribune
Peters, opponents grapple over gun policy
In an effort of curb gun violence, Rep. Scott Peters is among those pushing Congress to pass a bill that expands background checks. Two local Republicans vying for his seat have come out against Peters’ approach and offered policies of their own. Ref. Source 3k
New state laws 2016: What to expect
Beginning Jan. 1, a slew of new laws will go into effect in California. Here’s a review of some of the major items, including vaccines, search warrants, reproductive services, equal pay, gun restraining orders, pedestrian costs, air regulations and more. Ref. Source 1q