California Takes Lead in Passing Reasonable Gun Control Measures - What Will it Take for Congress to Act?
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the men killed this week in officer-involved shootings and to the family, friends and colleagues of the police officers killed in Dallas last night. It doesn't matter which political party someone belongs to, there are no credible arguments against reasonable gun control measures, such as more comprehensive background checks, no fly no buy and a ban on selling the AR-15 and other military assault weapons. None of these reforms would weaken the 2nd Amendment, so when will Congress get its act together, stand up to the NRA, and pass meaningful gun control measures?
Last Friday, the governor signed six gun-control bills into law, including a requirement that ammunition purchasers undergo background checks and a ban on the sale of semiautomatic rifles equipped with bullet buttons allowing the ammunition magazines to be easily detached and replaced. The governor's action came one day after the Legislature approved 12 gun-control bills. For more information, see the Los Angeles Times article below.
Highlights from the articles and information below:
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