Gavin Newsom Signs New Bill Doxing California Gun Owners!!! AB 173

Published on September 30, 2021
Duration: 9:15

This video, presented by Armed Scholar, details California's AB 173 bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill allows the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis, and potentially other non-profit research institutions, access to private information of California gun owners. This includes names, addresses, and firearm details, ostensibly for academic policy research. The presenter expresses significant concern that this data could be leaked or misused by anti-gun groups to further their agenda, impacting privacy rights and potentially leading to more restrictive gun control measures.

Quick Summary

California's AB 173 bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, allows the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis access to private gun owner information for research. Concerns exist that this data, including names and firearm details, could be leaked or misused by anti-gun groups, impacting privacy and Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Gavin Newsom Signs Bill to Dox CA Gun Owners
  2. 00:12Channel Sponsor: Route 66 Shooting Sports Park
  3. 00:36Firearms Policy Coalition Sponsorship
  4. 00:46AB 173: Private Information Access
  5. 01:48California Firearm Information Registry
  6. 02:15Existing Firearm Registries
  7. 02:56AB 173: Gun Owner Information Release
  8. 03:16UC Davis and Other Non-Profits
  9. 03:57Gun Owner Information Protection
  10. 04:48Gun Owner Information Concerns
  11. 05:54Potential Data Skewing
  12. 06:18Data Likely to Liberal Left Leaning
  13. 06:46Increased Likelihood of Data Leaks
  14. 07:19Privacy Rights Issues and Mess

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AB 173 in California?

AB 173 is a California bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that allows the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis to access private information of gun owners for research purposes. This includes personal details and firearm specifics, raising privacy concerns.

What kind of information does AB 173 allow to be released?

AB 173 permits the release of gun owner information such as name, address, place of birth, phone number, occupation, gender, and firearm make, model, and serial number to designated research facilities for policy research.

Who will receive the gun owner information under AB 173?

The primary recipient is the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis. At the Department's discretion, information may also be provided to other non-profit, bona fide research institutions accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

Are there concerns about the release of gun owner data under AB 173?

Yes, the primary concern is that this private information could be leaked or misused by anti-gun groups to further their agendas, potentially infringing on Second Amendment and privacy rights, despite assurances that reports will not identify individuals.

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