Suing the CA DOJ and Assault Weapon Regs Withdrawn

Published on July 13, 2018
Duration: 6:37

This video discusses the systemic failures in California's assault weapon registration process, leading to individuals potentially becoming criminals despite attempting to comply with the law. It also covers the withdrawal of proposed assault weapon ban regulations by the CA DOJ and the ongoing lawsuit, Sharps v. Becerra, which aims to address these issues. The speaker emphasizes that current regulations remain in effect despite the withdrawal of specific proposed rules.

Quick Summary

California's assault weapon registration process failed due to systemic issues, preventing lawful owners from complying and potentially making them criminals. A lawsuit, Sharps v. Becerra, is addressing these failures. The withdrawal of proposed CA DOJ assault weapon ban regulations does not invalidate existing laws; compliance remains mandatory.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction & Registration Failures
  2. 00:32Systemic Issues with Registration
  3. 01:13Becoming Potential Criminals
  4. 01:32Sharps v. Becerra Lawsuit Explained
  5. 02:13Gun Groups' Stance on Registration
  6. 02:33Compliance Options: Featureless/Mag Lock
  7. 03:25Withdrawal of Assault Weapon Ban Regulations
  8. 04:00Impact of Regulation Withdrawal
  9. 04:43Legal Ramifications of Withdrawal
  10. 04:59Accountability for CA DOJ
  11. 05:24Persistence of CA DOJ
  12. 05:41Summary: Sharps v. Becerra & Regulations
  13. 05:53How to Support Gun Rights Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with California's assault weapon registration process?

California's DOJ experienced significant systemic failures in its assault weapon registration system. Many individuals attempting to lawfully register their bullet button rifles encountered crashes and technical issues, preventing them from complying with the law by the deadline and potentially making them criminals.

What is the Sharps v. Becerra lawsuit about?

The Sharps v. Becerra lawsuit, filed by gun groups like the Firearms Policy Coalition, challenges the California DOJ's failures in the assault weapon registration process. It aims to protect the rights of citizens who tried to comply with the law but were hindered by the system's malfunction.

Did the withdrawal of CA DOJ assault weapon regulations make them legal?

No, the withdrawal of proposed assault weapon ban regulations by the CA DOJ does not mean these regulations are no longer valid or that existing laws are repealed. Individuals must still comply with current California assault weapon laws, such as registering firearms or making them featureless or mag-locked.

What should California gun owners do if they had registration issues?

If you are a California resident who faced problems registering your bullet button rifle as an assault weapon and are concerned about your legal status, it is recommended to contact the Firearms Policy Coalition. They can provide guidance and may be collecting information for ongoing legal efforts.

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