For years, California Democrats have shown a strong anti-gun owner stance. They consistently make efforts to undermine Second Amendment rights within the state.
A recent bill introduced in the Democrat-controlled California State Assembly on February 16th seeks to compel homeowners and renters to divulge details about their firearms. Assembly member Mike Gipson and State Senator Catherine Blakespear, prominent California Democratic lawmakers, are leading the push for this legislation.
The proposed addition to the Insurance Code known as Section 2086 under AB-3067 would require individuals to disclose information such as the quantity of firearms in their residence, how they are stored, and if any firearms are kept in vehicles on the property. It also delves into whether these firearms are secured in locked containers or not.
A bill has been filed in California that would require homeowner's and renter's insurance companies to ask how many guns people own and to report that information to the state: https://t.co/giLP0e6DKI pic.twitter.com/XsKgKtCdKX
— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) February 17, 2024
This constitutes a clear infringement on the Second Amendment rights within the state. It is evident that this action serves as an initial move towards gun confiscation by pinpointing the locations of firearms.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, highlighted that California is targeting gun owners while neglecting to address widespread crime and child exploitation issues.
“California couldn’t care less about retail theft, child mutilation, infanticide, or illegals breaking into America, but it feels entitled to harass law abiding gun owners. Will California use this database to punish gun owners?” Kirk said on X.
NEW: California bill would force home owners and renters to report the number of guns they own to insurance companies and the government.
California couldn’t care less about retail theft, child mutilation, infanticide, or illegals breaking into America, but it feels entitled to…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 18, 2024
California Democrats are aggressively challenging the Second Amendment, showcasing the consequences of one-party rule under Democratic leadership.
Governor Gavin Newsom (D) of California recently approved a law prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in nearly all public spaces.
Fortunately, the judiciary intervened and halted the implementation of this newly enacted law.
In December, a federal judge issued a temporary block on the California legislation that sought to restrict citizens from carrying firearms in virtually all public areas.
“The law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September was set to take effect Jan. 1. It would have prohibited people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos. The ban would apply whether the person has a permit to carry a concealed weapon or not. One exception would be for privately owned businesses that put up signs saying people are allowed to bring guns on their premises.” AP previously reported.
US District Judge Cormac Carney, appointed by Bush and presiding over the Central District of California, not only granted the ban but also delivered a scathing rebuke.
In his statement, Judge Carney condemned the law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom as “sweeping,” “repugnant to the Second Amendment,” and “openly defiant of the Supreme Court.”
The law in question aimed to prohibit guns in 26 public locations, such as banks, zoos, churches, and parks, slated to take effect on January 1. Specifically targeting individuals with concealed carry permits, it would have forbidden them from carrying firearms in these designated places.
Concurrently, California has witnessed a surge in crime rates under its current leadership of leftist officials and allegedly unresponsive district attorneys.
Instances of smash-and-grab thefts have become commonplace in recent years with perpetrators seemingly facing minimal consequences for their actions.
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