California: Anti-Gun Bills Advancing to Senate Floor Vote in Final Days of Session

With the legislature set to adjourn next week, several anti-gun bills have been moved out of the Appropriations Committee and could receive a floor vote at any time. It’s critical that all NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters contact their Senator today and urge their opposition to these bills!

Senate Bill 53 prohibits firearm possession in the home unless the firearms are stored in a firearm safety device that is approved by the Department of Justice. SB 53 ignores the U.S. Supreme Court decision in D.C v. Heller which argued that storage requirements that prevent gun owners from easily accessing their firearms are unconstitutional.

Assembly Bill 1252 codifies the Office of Gun Violence Prevention created by Attorney General Bonta in 2022 and would additionally create a Commission to End Gun Violence within the Department of Justice. While proponents claim the purpose is to conduct “research”, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and newly established Commission will likely only serve to advocate for gun control policies using tax-payer dollars.

Assembly Bill 2917 expands upon California’s existing Gun Violence Protective Order to allow the court to also consider “threats” directed towards a group or location when deciding whether to issue the order. If issued, Gun Violence Protective Orders result in a five year firearm prohibition, subject to indefinite renewals. These so-called “red flag” orders deprive citizens of their fundamental rights and property without due process safeguards and a clear evidentiary basis. 

Again, we urge you to contact your Senator and urge them to OPPOSE these bills. Please continue to check your inbox and NRA-ILA for updates concerning your Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage.