GUN SAFES IN CARS?! NEW ANTI GUN BILL IN CALIFORNIA - AB-3058

Published on March 7, 2020
Duration: 8:01

Assembly Bill 3058 in California introduces stricter regulations for storing firearms in unattended vehicles. The bill expands requirements beyond handguns to all firearms, mandating they be secured in a locked container permanently affixed to the vehicle, or in the trunk and secured with a cable or chain lock. It clarifies definitions for 'unattended vehicle,' 'locked container,' and 'plain view,' impacting how gun owners must secure their firearms when leaving them in a car.

Quick Summary

California's Assembly Bill 3058 mandates stricter firearm storage in unattended vehicles, applying to all firearms, not just handguns. Requirements include securing firearms in a permanently affixed locked container or in the trunk with a cable/chain lock, and defines 'unattended' and 'plain view' to enhance security.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AB 3058
  2. 00:46Initial Misconceptions vs. Bill Text
  3. 01:10Reading Existing Law
  4. 01:29AB 3058 Proposed Changes
  5. 01:44Scope: Unattended Firearms Only
  6. 02:09Application to All Firearms
  7. 02:23Detailed Breakdown of Bill Text
  8. 02:45Option 1: Trunk + Cable/Chain Lock
  9. 03:07Option 2: Locked Container + Cable/Chain Lock
  10. 03:43Option 3: Permanently Affixed Container
  11. 04:14Option 4: Locked Toolbox/Utility Box
  12. 04:55Key Definitions: Locked Container
  13. 05:07Key Definitions: Toolbox/Utility Box
  14. 05:22Key Definitions: Lock Specification
  15. 05:35Key Definitions: Trunk
  16. 05:59Definition: Unattended Vehicle
  17. 06:17Definition: Plain View
  18. 06:41Potential Difficulties and Issues
  19. 07:17Call to Action: Contact Representatives
  20. 07:33Link to Bill Text and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Assembly Bill 3058?

Assembly Bill 3058 is a proposed law in California that aims to enhance firearm safety by imposing stricter requirements for storing firearms in unattended vehicles. It expands regulations beyond handguns to all types of firearms.

How does AB 3058 change firearm storage in cars?

AB 3058 requires firearms left in unattended vehicles to be secured in a locked container permanently affixed to the vehicle, or placed in the trunk and secured with a cable or chain lock. It also clarifies definitions for 'unattended' and 'plain view'.

Does AB 3058 apply to all firearms?

Yes, unlike previous laws that focused on handguns, AB 3058 extends its storage requirements to all firearms, including components like stripped receivers, when left unattended in a vehicle.

What constitutes an 'unattended vehicle' under AB 3058?

Under AB 3058, a vehicle is considered 'unattended' when the person lawfully carrying or transporting a firearm is not close enough to the vehicle to reasonably prevent unauthorized access to its contents.

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