Latest Gun Bill Just Cleared a Major Step: WHY You Should Be Concerned!

Published on March 24, 2026
Duration: 15:07

Assembly Bill 1743 in California proposes to expand access to firearm data, including recovered, stolen, and crime-related firearms, to various government agencies, community colleges, and universities for academic and policy research. CRPA TV discusses concerns that this expansion, particularly to less restricted academic levels like community colleges, could lead to the "doxing" of law-abiding gun owners, similar to a past DOJ incident, potentially resulting in identity theft, harassment, and targeted burglaries. The bill is fast-tracked and faces opposition from gun rights advocates.

Quick Summary

California's Assembly Bill 1743 proposes to grant broader access to firearm data, including recovered and stolen firearms, to various government entities and educational institutions for research. Critics, including CRPA TV, express significant concern that this expansion, particularly to community colleges, could compromise the privacy of law-abiding gun owners, potentially leading to doxing, identity theft, and harassment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Assembly Bill 1743
  2. 00:25CRPA TV and Second Amendment Focus
  3. 00:42Discussion of Assembly Bill 1743 with Rick Travis
  4. 01:43Reading from the Legislative Digest
  5. 03:48Current Access to Firearm Data
  6. 04:17Concerns about Data Protection and Doxing
  7. 05:37Nature of the Information in Reports
  8. 06:10Lack of Specifics and Privacy Risks
  9. 07:48Risks of Identity Theft, Harassment, and Burglary
  10. 08:37Arguments from Bill Supporters
  11. 09:01Organizations Supporting AB 1743
  12. 09:36Potential for Slanderous Studies
  13. 10:21Fiscal Impact and Timing of the Bill
  14. 10:49Claimed Low Fiscal Impact
  15. 11:08Fight in the Senate and Bill's Design
  16. 11:31Access for Young Individuals
  17. 12:34Comparing Rights to Privileges
  18. 13:24Path Forward for the Bill
  19. 13:54CRPA's Advocacy Efforts
  20. 14:20Call to Action: Like, Share, Subscribe
  21. 14:36CRPA as an Advocacy Resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assembly Bill 1743 in California?

Assembly Bill 1743 is a California legislative proposal that aims to expand access to firearm data. This data includes information on firearms that are stolen, lost, recovered, or otherwise handled by law enforcement, making it available to more government agencies and educational institutions for research purposes.

What are the main concerns regarding California's AB 1743?

The primary concerns revolve around the privacy of law-abiding gun owners. Critics fear that expanding access to firearm data, especially to community colleges, could lead to 'doxing,' identity theft, harassment, and targeted burglaries, similar to past data breaches involving CCW information.

Who supports Assembly Bill 1743, and who opposes it?

AB 1743 is supported by anti-gun organizations like the Brady Campaign, Every Town, Giffords, and Moms Demand Action. It is opposed by gun rights advocates, including the CRPA, who argue it poses significant risks to firearm owner privacy and Second Amendment rights.

What is the legislative path for Assembly Bill 1743?

Assembly Bill 1743 has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee and is moving to the Appropriations Committee. It is then expected to proceed to the Senate, potentially through its public safety and appropriations committees, before reaching the Governor's desk if not stopped.

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