Jerry Brown Signs 5 New Gun Control Bills into Law

Published on September 29, 2018
Duration: 13:14

This video details five new gun control bills signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown, alongside three vetoed bills. Key signed legislation includes lifetime bans on firearm ownership for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence (AB 3129) and those admitted to mental health facilities more than once annually (AB 1968). Gun violence restraining orders are expanded to allow verbal issuance by judicial officers (AB 2526) and include magazine confiscation (SB 1200). A significant bill (SB 1101) prohibits firearm and ammunition sales to individuals under 21, with a potential workaround for those who obtain a hunting license and complete hunter education. The speaker expresses strong opposition to these measures, viewing them as infringements on Second Amendment rights and due process.

Quick Summary

California Governor Jerry Brown signed five new gun control bills, including AB 3129 (lifetime ban for misdemeanor domestic violence), AB 1968 (lifetime ban for multiple mental health admissions), and SB 1101 (prohibiting firearm sales to those under 21). Gun violence restraining orders were also expanded under AB 2526 and SB 1200.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CA Gun Control Update
  2. 01:12Vetoed Gun Control Bills
  3. 02:29Signed Gun Control Bills: AB 3129 (Misdemeanor DV Ban)
  4. 03:38Signed Gun Control Bills: AB 2526 (GVRO Expansion)
  5. 04:12Signed Gun Control Bills: SB 1200 (GVRO Magazine Inclusion)
  6. 04:33Signed Gun Control Bills: AB 1968 (Mental Health Ban)
  7. 05:26Signed Gun Control Bills: SB 1101 (Under 21 Ban)
  8. 06:01Workaround for SB 1101: Hunting License
  9. 07:19Critique of Under 21 Ban
  10. 10:03Ongoing Gun Control Legislation in CA
  11. 11:16The Fight for Second Amendment Rights
  12. 11:26How to Support Gun Rights Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key gun control bills signed by Governor Jerry Brown in California?

Governor Jerry Brown signed five significant gun control bills. These include AB 3129, imposing a lifetime ban for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions; AB 1968, a lifetime ban for multiple mental health facility admissions; SB 1101, prohibiting firearm sales to those under 21; AB 2526, expanding gun violence restraining orders; and SB 1200, which includes magazines in GVRO confiscations.

How does California's new law affect firearm purchases for individuals under 21?

Senate Bill 1101 prohibits the sale of firearms and ammunition to anyone under 21 years old, with exemptions for law enforcement. However, individuals aged 18-20 may still be able to purchase long guns if they obtain a hunting license, which requires completing a hunter education course.

What gun control measures did Governor Jerry Brown veto?

Governor Jerry Brown vetoed three gun control bills. These were SB 221, which aimed to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace in Daly City; SB 1177, which would have limited firearm purchases to one every 30 days for all firearm types; and AB 1903, which sought to prohibit gift cards from gun sellers in buyback programs.

What is the impact of AB 3129 and AB 1968 on firearm ownership in California?

Assembly Bill 3129 imposes a lifetime ban on firearm ownership for individuals convicted of any misdemeanor domestic violence. Assembly Bill 1968 enacts a lifetime ban for those admitted to a mental health facility more than once within a calendar year. Both bills significantly restrict Second Amendment rights based on specific past actions or health history.

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