New "Gun Control" Passes And On Governors Desk

Published on September 2, 2024
Duration: 7:50

This video discusses two new gun control bills in California, SB 53 and AB 2917, both heading to the governor's desk. SB 53 expands safe storage requirements to include locations like campsites and hotel rooms, and mandates the use of devices from a California DOJ-approved roster starting January 1, 2026. AB 2917 enhances California's red flag laws (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) by broadening the list of reasons for filing and potentially extending the duration of rights deprivation.

Quick Summary

California's SB 53 expands safe storage laws to cover temporary locations like campsites and hotel rooms, requiring firearms to be stored with devices from a DOJ-approved roster starting January 1, 2026. AB 2917 enhances red flag laws by increasing the grounds for filing Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Personal Update
  2. 00:11New California Gun Control Bills
  3. 00:28California's Existing Gun Laws
  4. 01:19SB 53: Expanded Safe Storage
  5. 01:31Senator Anthony Portantino
  6. 01:57SB 53 Details: Safe Storage Locations
  7. 03:24SB 53: Approved Safety Devices Roster
  8. 03:56SB 53 Effective Date: Jan 1, 2026
  9. 04:20AB 2917: Red Flag Law Expansion
  10. 04:58AB 2917: Extreme Risk Protection Orders
  11. 05:03AB 2917: Expanding Filing Reasons
  12. 05:33AB 2917: Evidence Requirements
  13. 05:57AB 2917: Government Confiscation Concerns
  14. 06:25Due Process & ERPO Process
  15. 07:01Finding More Legislative Information
  16. 07:22Governor's Approval Likelihood
  17. 07:34Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key provisions of California's SB 53 gun control bill?

SB 53 expands safe storage requirements to include temporary locations like campsites and hotel rooms. It also mandates that firearms must be stored using devices from a California Department of Justice-approved roster, effective January 1, 2026.

How does California's AB 2917 bill change red flag laws?

AB 2917 enhances California's red flag laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), by significantly broadening the list of reasons for which an ERPO can be filed against an individual, potentially leading to temporary loss of firearm rights.

When do the new California gun control laws SB 53 and AB 2917 take effect?

The new safe storage requirements under SB 53, including the use of approved devices, are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The expansions to red flag laws under AB 2917 are also moving towards implementation.

What concerns are raised about California's red flag laws and AB 2917?

Critics argue that red flag laws, especially with expansions like those in AB 2917, can allow for the confiscation of firearms based on accusations or potential future actions, bypassing due process, and that individuals are often unaware an order has been filed until law enforcement arrives.

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