California AB2847 (Modern Handgun Ban) Moves Forward

Published on September 2, 2020
Duration: 4:44

California's Assembly Bill 2847 has advanced, aiming to relax microstamping requirements for handguns. Originally instituted by Kamala Harris, microstamping mandates specific markings on ejected casings, a technology deemed non-existent by manufacturers, effectively banning new handguns from California's approved roster. The bill's passage through the state assembly and senate moves it to the governor's desk, though it includes a provision requiring the removal of three legacy firearms for every one microstamped handgun added.

Quick Summary

California's Assembly Bill 2847 (AB2847) has advanced, aiming to relax microstamping requirements for handguns. Originally instituted by Kamala Harris, microstamping mandates specific markings on ejected casings, a technology deemed non-existent by manufacturers, effectively banning new handguns from California's approved firearm roster. The bill's passage through the state assembly and senate moves it to the governor's desk, though it includes a provision requiring the removal of three legacy firearms for every one microstamped handgun added.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction & California Update
  2. 00:19Assembly Bill 2847 Overview
  3. 00:42What AB2847 Aims To Do
  4. 00:46Microstamping Requirements Explained
  5. 01:00Kamala Harris & Microstamping Origin
  6. 01:11Microstamping Technology Details
  7. 01:32Technology Does Not Exist Claim
  8. 01:44Impact on New Handgun Roster
  9. 01:51Glock Gen 3 & State Bans
  10. 02:01AB2847 Relaxing Requirements
  11. 02:12The Catch in AB2847
  12. 02:21Legacy Firearm Removal Clause
  13. 03:01Funneling Firearm Purchases
  14. 03:08Kamala Harris's Potential National Impact
  15. 03:34Governor Newsom's Role
  16. 03:42Bill's Journey to the Governor
  17. 03:47Call to Action & Channel Support
  18. 04:04Closing Remarks & Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Assembly Bill 2847?

California Assembly Bill 2847 (AB2847) is legislation that has advanced through the state's legislature. Its primary aim is to relax the existing microstamping requirements for handguns, which have effectively prevented new models from being added to California's approved firearm roster.

What are microstamping requirements for firearms in California?

Microstamping in California mandates that handguns manufactured after 2013 must imprint a unique series of characters and numbers onto the ejected casing. This technology is intended to identify the specific firearm that fired the casing, but manufacturers argue the technology is not viable or does not exist as required.

What is the main impact of AB2847 on California's handgun roster?

While AB2847 seeks to ease microstamping rules, it includes a significant trade-off: for every one microstamped handgun added to the roster, three older, non-microstamped handguns must be removed. This provision could drastically reduce the number of available firearm models for purchase in the state.

Who originally instituted California's microstamping requirements?

The microstamping requirements for handguns in California were instituted by Kamala Harris during her tenure as the state's Attorney General. The speaker suggests this policy is a form of handgun ban.

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