California lawmakers approved a bill this week that would expand the list of people who could ask a court for a gun violence restraining order, reports said.
AB2888 passed the state Senate 25-12. It would allow co-workers and school personnel to petition a court to temporarily remove guns from someone they believe poses a danger, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
ICYMI: California lawmakers approved a bill Tuesday that would allow co-workers and school personnel to petition a court to temporarily remove guns from someone they believe poses a danger. California legislators OK bill to expand gun-confiscation law
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) August 29, 2018
The legislation would build on the state's existing "red flag" law, passed in 2014 following a deadly shooting in Isla Vista that resulted in seven deaths, including the shooter, the Huffington Post reported. The law went into effect in 2016.
But critics say that expanding the gun-takeaway law could lead to abuses, the Chronicle reported.
"It is very dangerous when you go after someone's liberty for some perceived security," Craig DeLuz of the Firearms Policy Coalition told Sacramento's KCRA-TV.
"We all want to do what we can to make sure we keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who can potentially be a danger to themselves or others," he said. "But in any case, we must always be careful of violating civil liberties."
Take note, gun grabbers.National Review: Britain’s Failed Weapons-Control Laws Show Why the Second Amendment Matters
— Firearms Policy (@gunpolicy) August 29, 2018
Currently, the red flag law can be used only by immediate family members, roommates and law enforcement, according to reports.
California bill to expand gun-takeaway law advances to governor's desk
HOLY CRAP what a violation!!!
Even a co-worker can petition the court to take you guns away!!!
This bill is ripe for abuse.
There will be a ton of workplace shootings if this passes. Current gun owners will bury guns now and dig them up to get revenge on those who take their rights away.
When people have nothing to lose, they lose it!
If there is not enough evidence to put you in jail you should be free to exercise your rights.
What makes people think the subjects of these gun confiscation orders won't bury guns before the order comes down?
This bill does nothing to help the gun owners and will only make things worse.
All the gun owners will be busy digging for the next few weeks!
Cody Wilson will make a fortune sending Ghost Gunners to California.
AB2888 passed the state Senate 25-12. It would allow co-workers and school personnel to petition a court to temporarily remove guns from someone they believe poses a danger, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
ICYMI: California lawmakers approved a bill Tuesday that would allow co-workers and school personnel to petition a court to temporarily remove guns from someone they believe poses a danger. California legislators OK bill to expand gun-confiscation law
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) August 29, 2018
The legislation would build on the state's existing "red flag" law, passed in 2014 following a deadly shooting in Isla Vista that resulted in seven deaths, including the shooter, the Huffington Post reported. The law went into effect in 2016.
But critics say that expanding the gun-takeaway law could lead to abuses, the Chronicle reported.
"It is very dangerous when you go after someone's liberty for some perceived security," Craig DeLuz of the Firearms Policy Coalition told Sacramento's KCRA-TV.
"We all want to do what we can to make sure we keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who can potentially be a danger to themselves or others," he said. "But in any case, we must always be careful of violating civil liberties."
Take note, gun grabbers.National Review: Britain’s Failed Weapons-Control Laws Show Why the Second Amendment Matters
— Firearms Policy (@gunpolicy) August 29, 2018
Currently, the red flag law can be used only by immediate family members, roommates and law enforcement, according to reports.
California bill to expand gun-takeaway law advances to governor's desk
HOLY CRAP what a violation!!!
Even a co-worker can petition the court to take you guns away!!!
This bill is ripe for abuse.
There will be a ton of workplace shootings if this passes. Current gun owners will bury guns now and dig them up to get revenge on those who take their rights away.
When people have nothing to lose, they lose it!
If there is not enough evidence to put you in jail you should be free to exercise your rights.
What makes people think the subjects of these gun confiscation orders won't bury guns before the order comes down?
This bill does nothing to help the gun owners and will only make things worse.
All the gun owners will be busy digging for the next few weeks!
Cody Wilson will make a fortune sending Ghost Gunners to California.