FINAL DAYS to buy an AR15 in California | SB61 age restriction explained | California Gun Law

Published on December 10, 2019
Duration: 6:29

This video explains California's Senate Bill 61, focusing on the age restriction for purchasing semi-automatic centerfire rifles. It clarifies that individuals under 21 will be prohibited from buying these firearms starting January 1st, 2020, necessitating the initiation of background checks before December 20th to allow for the 10-day waiting period. The video also distinguishes this age restriction from the 'one handgun or semi-auto centerfire rifle per 30 days' law, which takes effect July 1st, 2021.

Quick Summary

California's Senate Bill 61 prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing semi-automatic centerfire rifles starting January 1st, 2020. To comply, those under 21 must initiate background checks before December 20th to allow for the 10-day waiting period. This is distinct from the 'one firearm per 30 days' law effective July 1st, 2021.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to SB61
  2. 00:31SB61: Transfer Age of Semi-Auto Rifles
  3. 01:14Confusion: 1-in-30 Day Law vs. Age Restriction
  4. 01:44Section 5: 1-in-30 Day Law Effective Date
  5. 02:36SB61 Summary: 30-Day Prohibition Applicability
  6. 03:04Impact on 18-20 Year Olds with Hunting Licenses
  7. 03:46Why January 1st Effective Date?
  8. 04:03California Law Effective Dates Explained
  9. 04:55Section 3 of SB61: Age Restriction Details
  10. 05:31Effective Date of Section 3
  11. 05:40Urgent Action for Under 21s
  12. 06:00Final Advice for Purchasing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main impact of California's SB61 on individuals under 21?

California's Senate Bill 61 prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing any semi-automatic centerfire rifle. This law becomes effective on January 1st, 2020, meaning those under 21 must complete their background checks before December 20th to receive their firearm.

When does the 'one handgun or semi-auto centerfire rifle per 30 days' law take effect in California?

The law that restricts the purchase of one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle within any 30-day period in California takes effect on July 1st, 2021. This is a separate provision from the age restriction for under-21s.

What types of firearms are considered semi-automatic centerfire rifles under SB61?

Semi-automatic centerfire rifles, as discussed in relation to SB61, include popular firearms such as the AR-15, Ruger PC9, Ruger Mini-14, and SKS. These are the types of firearms affected by the new age restriction.

Why is it important for under-21s to start background checks before December 20th for rifle purchases in California?

The age restriction for semi-automatic centerfire rifles under SB61 goes into effect on January 1st, 2020. California has a mandatory 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Therefore, to legally acquire a rifle before the deadline, the background check must be initiated by December 20th.

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