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This version of the California Firearm Laws Summary covers laws that were enacted from 2106 through 2021. This document has been prepared in accordance with Penal Code section 34205, which requires the DOJ to prepare and make available this summary.
Jul 21, 2022 · Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1594, which allows the state, local governments and Californians to sue irresponsible gunmakers for the harm caused by their products, as well as AB 2571, which prohibits marketing of firearms to minors, and AB 1621 to further restrict ghost guns.
Below is general information regarding key California laws that govern common possession and use of firearms by persons other than law enforcement officers or members of the armed forces. This is not an exhaustive list of all California firearms laws and does not include federal firearms laws.
Sep 26, 2023 · AB 28 is estimated to generate $160 million annually to fund school safety and violence prevention programs, including initiatives to prevent school shootings, bolster firearm investigations, reduce retaliatory violence, and remove guns from domestic abusers.
Sep 26, 2023 · Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed three bills aimed at reducing gun violence, including an 11 percent state tax on guns and ammunition to pay for gun-safety programs. Gun rights advocates plan to challenge the new tax in court.
Jun 7, 2024 · California law allows law enforcement, family members, employers, coworkers and school employees to seek a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) against an individual suspected of being a danger to themselves and others.
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Nov 14, 2019 · A deep dive into why California has the nation's toughest gun control — banning the AR-15-style rifle used in Trump assassination attempt.
