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30Mar 2018 by agsportsman No Comments

Assembly Bill 3199

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Introduced by Assembly member Chris Holden on February 16, 2018, AB 3199 would prohibit certain charitable organizations from raffling off firearms. Full text of the bill can be accessed here. The bill has been read twice, passed in the assembly to the Government Organizations committee on March 21, 2018. It is still active in the Assembly and will move through to the Senate before final approval. It will then move on to our Governor to either sign or veto. If this passes, it will directly impact how we fundraise! We urge you to contact your representatives!!!

11Mar 2018 by agsportsman No Comments

Gun-Related Bills in Legislature

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There are a number of bills in the California Legislature that can impact our second amendment rights. We recommend contacting your representatives and encouraging them to oppose/support the following bills: OPPOSE Assembly Bill 3- Would raise the age to purchase firearms and ammunition to 21. (Passed the Assembly and referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee) Assembly Bill 1927 - Allows a person in California to voluntarily add his or her name to the California Do Not Sell List through an internet based platform. Assembly Bill 2103 - Adds certain requirements to already mandated training courses for individuals who obtain a concealed carry license. Senate Bill 1346 - Expands current prohibition on multi burst triggers to include bump stocks. SUPPORT Assembly Bill 986 - Would reduce hunting license fees for veterans. Assembly Bill…

20Aug 2017 by agsportsman No Comments

New 2017 and 2018 Gun Laws

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Bullet Ban - AB 1135 & SB 880 change the definition of “assault weapon” to include semi-automatic centerfire, rifles and pistols that do not have fixed magazines and one or more prohibited feature. The “Ghost Gun” - AB857 requires anyone who manufactures or assembles a homemade firearm to obtain a unique serial number or identification mark (effective July 1,2018). If in possession of a firearm after this date you must petition the DOJ for a serial number and engrave it by January 1, 2019. Ammunition Purchase - AB1235 requires the DOJ to record ammunition vendor and purchaser information. The Lending Bill - AB1511 amends the exemption that allows gun owners to “infrequently” loan a firearm to a person that they “personally know” without going through a licensed firearms dealer, and limits…

05Jul 2016 by agsportsman No Comments

The Bills Explained

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We have tried to explain each bill and it's time for implementation. Some are very complex and will require the Department of Justice to create new systems to accommodate the required data. The flyer for informing gun owners of gun safety will be quite expensive to implement. Our guess is while signed implementation might be difficult and time consuming at best and might get delayed or modified. Also, the NRA and CPRA may bring about law suits. We'll keep you posted. Click here for the Gun Bills Explained.

01Jul 2016 by agsportsman No Comments

Bills PASSED today.

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Below is a list of all the anti-firearm bills that were PASSED today: AB 1664 (Levine & Ting): AB 1664 would extend the definition of an assault weapon to include all semi-automatic rifles and pistols with a removable magazine and that use “bullet button”. For example, an AR-15 would be included in this.AB 1673 (Gipson): AB 1673 would take the definition of a firearm and extend to it include any unfinished frames or receivers that can be converted into a weapon. This bill could make any object that is associated with a firearm subject to the same regulations that apply to firearms. AB 1674 (Santiago): AB 1674 would add to the current restrictions that are placed on an individual in regards to how many firearms they can purchase in a 30 day period. Current law states that only one handgun…

11Jun 2016 by agsportsman No Comments

Gun Bills You Need to Know About

Arroyo Grande Sportsmans Club, Government, In the News, Legislation

There's a lot at stake this election year when it comes to our second amendment rights. We have put together a reference sheet that we encourage you to read over and share with family and friends. There are 14 different bills that will impact all of us. These bills have gone through assembly and senate, then on the opposite (assembly to senate; senate to assembly), they are now back in their original destination (assembly or senate) with recommended changes and these now go to a final vote in the houses. We will be following these bills and update the document with the most current news as it is available. GUN BILLS – 2016 Remember, not all gun control bills are listed in the title but hidden in a bill that has…