Across the country, more and more people are buying firearms. Some enjoy hunting, while others feel they need protection. Whatever the reason, if you wish to purchase and own a gun in the state of California, it is important that you are aware of and abide by the laws of…
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Common California Gun Control Questions Answered
People who are interested in purchasing a gun must do so lawfully because the repercussions that come with unlawful possession of a firearm in California are harsh. According to the Giffords Law Center, California has an A rating on gun laws and is the most restrictive state in the nation…
San Diego Police Searching for Suspected Murderer
According to San Diego Police, a suspect who killed a man in Lincoln Park is on the lam. The suspect was identified as Michael Anderson, 35-years-of-age, who allegedly murdered 21-year-old Timothy Stewart on March 16. Initially, rescue teams transported Stewart to the Paradise Valley Hospital to obtain aid for injuries…
Can I Buy Gun Ammo Outside of California and Bring it Back Home With Me?
California is already known for having the toughest gun control laws in the United States. With Proposition 63, the rule requiring background checks for ammo purchases, taking effect on July 1, 2019, the state takes another step toward regulating gun laws. Michael Schwartz, Executive Director of the San Diego Gun…
Guns and Crime in California
Without a doubt, California has the toughest gun laws in the United States. Earlier this week, Governor Jerry Brown signed several gun control bills into law, making the state’s gun laws even tougher. Effective January 1, 2019, what follows is a summary of the new legislation. Age to buy shotgun…
Prosecutors: Bill of Rights Should not Cover Malheur Occupiers’ Actions
In the saga of the Bundy wildlife refuge occupation, Federal prosecutors in Oregon filed a trial brief outlining their case against the occupiers. Prosecutors noted that that evidence teams recovered more than 20,000 rounds of ammunition. Defendants have claimed they were exercising their first amendment rights, but government prosecutors have…