Gun Laws And 2a
California Governor Signs Major Gun Safety Package into Law
Comprehensive measures include universal background checks and safe‑storage mandates
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Sacramento, California
SACRAMENTO, California (LA Times) In a landmark move aimed at reducing gun violence, Governor Maria Delgado signed Senate Bill 273 on Thursday, enacting a sweeping package of gunsafety reforms that include universal background checks for all firearm transfers, mandatory safestorage requirements, and enhanced redflag provisions. The legislation took effect immediately upon the governors signature and represents the most extensive set of firearms regulations passed in the state in over a decade. Under the new law, private sellerswhether individuals or online marketplacesmust facilitate all transfers through licensed dealers, who will conduct background checks under the California Department of Justices strict protocols. Failure to comply carries fines up to $10,000 per violation. Safestorage provisions require gun owners to secure firearms in locked containers or with certified locking devices whenever the weapon is not under the direct control of a responsible adult. Additionally, family members and law enforcement officials can petition for extreme-risk protection orderscommonly known as redflag orderswith reduced evidentiary burdens, allowing judges to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. Governor Delgado, flanked by survivors of gun violence and advocacy groups, emphasized the legislations balance between public safety and Second Amendment rights: This comprehensive package protects our communities without infringing on our citizens lawful right to bear arms. By closing loopholes, enforcing secure storage, and ensuring mentalhealth resources are engaged early, were saving lives. Law enforcement organizations, including the California Police Chiefs Association, endorsed the measures, citing the need for consistent transfer procedures and tools to prevent suicides.