Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando AttackJune 21, 2016To virtually no one's surprise, the Senate failed to advance any of the four gun control proposals — two offered by Democrats, and two by Republicans — that came in response to last week's mass shooting in Orlando, Fla.
LGBT Groups Push For "Common Sense" Gun Safety MeasuresJune 20, 2016Gay rights leaders say they've been successful recently, in not only changing laws, but changing American attitudes on issues like gay marriage and believe they can do the same when it comes to gun control.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lawmakers Pass $1B For State Buildings, Restart Gun ResearchJune 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state office buildings will get $1.3 billion in upgrades, as part of the state budget deal. The deal would also include money to create a center dedicated to the study of firearms violence.
California CountsMostly True For California Initiative's Claim: Guns Kill 32,000 Americans Each YearJune 14, 2016 | Chris NicholsDo more than 32,000 Americans lose their lives to gun violence each year? This is the claim made by Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom's Safety For All Initiative, the group behind a ballot measure that would make it tougher to buy guns and ammunition.
State GovernmentCA Lawmakers Mourn Orlando Victims, Anticipate Gun DebateJune 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordDays after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, California lawmakers will consider whether to tighten state gun control laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCA Senate Passes Package Of Gun, Ammo RestrictionsMay 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia would require background checks on the sale of ammunition, under one of several gun control measures passed by the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Appeals Court Reinstates Gun Store Restriction LawsuitMay 16, 2016(AP) — A federal appeals court says the Second Amendment right to bear arms includes a right to purchase and sell guns, and requires that governments justify restrictions on gun stores.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Advances New Gun Control MeasuresMarch 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe battle over the Second Amendment has returned to the California Legislature. An Assembly committee approved several new gun control measures Tuesday on party-line votes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Restart Gun Violence StudyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordA bill introduced in the California Senate would put the University of California in charge of gun violence research. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Videotaping Sales Of FirearmsFebruary 19, 2016(AP) — All California gun sales would have to be videotaped under a proposal introduced in the state Legislature.
