Forced “Registry” Places Gun Owners At the Mercy of Liberal College

Published on September 8, 2021
Duration: 4:59

This video discusses California Assembly Bill 1237, which was amended into Senate Bill 173 and passed as part of a budget bill. The bill mandates the collection of firearm purchase information from FFLs and its transfer to UC Davis for research. Speakers express strong opposition, citing privacy concerns, potential for misuse of data by college students, and the risk of this data being used to support future restrictive gun legislation. They urge listeners to contact their state senators and assembly members to oppose SB 173.

Quick Summary

California's SB 173, a bill incorporating AB1237, forces the collection of all firearm purchase data from FFLs for UC Davis research. Critics fear data misuse by students and future restrictive legislation, calling it a 'disgustingly dirty' tactic to bypass opposition. Gun owners are urged to contact legislators to oppose SB 173.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Legislature Out of Control
  2. 00:17AB1237 and SB173 Explained
  3. 00:43Senator Ting's Role
  4. 00:56Amending into Budget Bill
  5. 01:30Original Bill's Purpose
  6. 01:39Creation of Firearm Registry
  7. 01:42UC Davis Research
  8. 01:58Privacy and Security Risks
  9. 02:14College Student Access
  10. 02:47Data Misuse Concerns
  11. 03:01Role of Studies in Legislation
  12. 03:18Indoctrination Fears
  13. 03:27Future Legislation Risks
  14. 03:50Call to Action: Oppose SB 173
  15. 04:33Support CRPA TV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California's SB 173 about?

California's SB 173, which incorporated elements of AB1237, mandates the collection of all firearm purchase information from FFLs and its transfer to UC Davis for research. This has raised significant privacy concerns among gun owners.

Why are gun owners concerned about SB 173 and UC Davis?

Concerns include the potential for inadequate security at UC Davis to protect sensitive firearm purchase data, the risk of college students accessing this information, and the possibility of the data being used to support future restrictive gun legislation.

How was SB 173 passed into law?

SB 173 was passed by being amended into a budget bill. This legislative tactic allowed the controversial provisions of the original AB1237, which had failed, to be enacted without a separate vote on the gun registry component.

What action can gun owners take regarding SB 173?

Gun owners are urged to immediately contact their state senators and state assembly members to voice their opposition to SB 173. The video emphasizes the urgency of this advocacy.

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