Gun Owner Names and Addresses Now Public for "UCD Research Purposes" - CA AB173

Published on September 28, 2021
Duration: 8:01

California Assembly Bill 173, signed by Governor Newsom, allows the California Firearms Violence Research Center at UC Davis to access personal information of gun owners, including firearm details, names, and addresses. This raises significant privacy concerns due to past data breaches and the potential for misuse, as highlighted by the speaker's personal experience with a 2016/2017 CA DOJ data leak. The bill's implications for creating comprehensive gun owner lists and its link to universal background checks are critically examined.

Quick Summary

California's AB 173 allows UC Davis to access gun owner data, including names, addresses, and firearm details, for research. This raises significant privacy concerns due to past data breaches and the potential for misuse, especially given the speaker's personal experience with a DOJ leak.

Chapters

  1. 00:00CA AB173 Gun Owner Data Leak
  2. 00:24Privacy Concerns and Past Leaks
  3. 00:35Channel Sponsor: Route 66 Shooting
  4. 00:58AB 173 Details
  5. 01:38Potential Misuse of Data
  6. 02:16Speaker's Gun Store Background
  7. 03:062016/2017 CA DOJ Data Leak
  8. 03:54Research Proposal and Data Need
  9. 04:34Questioning Data Necessity
  10. 05:05Distrust of Data Handling
  11. 05:42Political Stance and Distrust
  12. 05:57Risk of Gun Owner List Compilation
  13. 06:12Personal Experience with Data Leak
  14. 06:43Danger of Information Proliferation
  15. 06:54Universal Background Checks and Registration Link
  16. 07:29Call to Action and Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California AB 173 and what data does it allow to be accessed?

California Assembly Bill 173 permits the California Firearms Violence Research Center at UC Davis to access personal information of gun owners. This includes firearm make, model, serial number, owner's name, and address, for research purposes.

Why are gun owners concerned about California AB 173?

Gun owners are concerned due to the significant privacy risks associated with making their personal information public. Past data breaches, including a 2016/2017 CA DOJ leak, have demonstrated the potential for mishandling and misuse of sensitive firearm-related data.

What is the speaker's personal experience with data leaks?

The speaker, a Firearm Safety Certificate instructor in California, had their name and address leaked in a 2016/2017 California Department of Justice data breach, which fuels their distrust of government entities sharing personal information.

How does AB 173 relate to universal background checks?

The speaker argues that universal background checks necessitate a form of registration to be effective. This registration, in turn, can facilitate the creation of comprehensive gun owner lists, which is a primary concern with AB 173.

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