Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several new gun control measures aimed at strengthening the state’s already stringent firearm regulations. These laws expand the criteria for gun violence restraining orders and impose new restrictions on individuals with a history of stalking, animal cruelty, or mental incompetency, while also addressing the issue of ghost guns and enhancing protections for domestic violence survivors.
In a statement, Newsom emphasized California’s proactive approach to gun safety in the absence of federal action, asserting that the state will not wait for the next mass shooting to implement necessary reforms. The new legislation allows judges to consider a broader range of behaviors when issuing restraining orders, including stalking and threats of violence, and prohibits individuals whose misdemeanor charges were dismissed due to mental incompetency from owning firearms. Additionally, measures targeting ghost guns require law enforcement to prevent vendors from selling firearms that are intended to be destroyed, reflecting a bipartisan effort in the state legislature. The laws also tighten restrictions on police officers who have committed domestic violence, mandating the confiscation of firearms from offenders and limiting exceptions for officers to carry guns in such cases. Furthermore, the legislation bans the use of fake gunfire and blood in active-shooter drills in public schools, highlighting a commitment to ensuring safety in educational environments.
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