California's Roster Could Get WAY Worse AB 2847 Can''t Pass!

Published on May 20, 2020
Duration: 10:22

This video analyzes California's AB 2847, a bill that appears to ease handgun roster regulations but actually threatens to remove many existing firearms. The bill proposes reducing microstamping requirements from two locations to one, but mandates the removal of three existing firearms from the roster for every new one added. This, combined with new requirements for loaded chamber indicators and magazine disconnects, could drastically shrink the number of handguns available for sale in California.

Quick Summary

California's AB 2847 bill aims to modify the handgun roster by reducing microstamping requirements to one imprint. However, it mandates the removal of three existing firearms for every new one added, alongside new requirements for loaded chamber indicators and magazine disconnects, which could significantly reduce the number of handguns available.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AB 2847
  2. 00:20Support for Firearms Policy Coalition
  3. 01:05Shady Intentions of the Bill
  4. 01:27Current Roster Regulations
  5. 01:53Proposed Microstamping Changes
  6. 02:55The 'Three-for-One' Removal Clause
  7. 04:04Verbatim Bill Requirements
  8. 05:14Misleading Effective Date
  9. 06:05DOJ's Removal Mandate
  10. 07:13The 'Add One, Remove Three' Cycle
  11. 07:52Exemption for Law Enforcement
  12. 09:03Restriction vs. Safety
  13. 09:37Bill's True Impact
  14. 09:53Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California's AB 2847 bill?

AB 2847 is a California bill that appears to ease handgun roster regulations by reducing microstamping requirements. However, it also mandates the removal of three existing firearms from the roster for every new one added, potentially leading to a significant reduction in available handguns.

How does AB 2847 affect the California Handgun Roster?

The bill requires new handguns to have a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect. Crucially, for every new handgun added, three existing ones that don't meet all criteria must be removed, drastically shrinking the roster.

What are the new safety feature requirements under AB 2847?

New handguns must have a loaded chamber indicator and, if equipped with a detachable magazine, a magazine disconnect mechanism. The microstamping requirement is reduced from two imprints to one.

Why is AB 2847 considered a 'worse' gun control bill?

While appearing to ease microstamping, the 'three-for-one' removal rule means that for every new handgun that meets the updated, stricter criteria, three older, potentially more popular models will be eliminated from the roster.

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