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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 3, 2013

Merced County, CA Sheriff Pays CGF $9,250 in Handgun Carry Case Settlement

SAN CARLOS, CA  – As part of a settlement reached in the handgun carry case of Michelle Rossow, et al. v. County of Merced and Merced Sheriff Mark Pazin, the Merced County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to pay The Calguns Foundation $9,250.47 for attorney fees in the matter.
[caption id="attachment_1452" align="aligncenter" width="300"] County of Merced’s check to CGF for $9,250.47 in the Rossow v. Merced lawsuit.[/caption]
The lawsuit, filed in July 2011, sought to correct problems in the Sheriff’s policy for applications for and licenses to carry concealed handguns as part of the Foundation’s ongoing Carry License Sunshine and Compliance Initiative.
In addition to the fee recovery, The Calguns Foundation’s action against the Sheriff resulted in a number of changes to the Sheriff’s carry license policies, which was based on a boilerplate document produced by Lexipol, a law enforcement policy management outsourcer, and modified with local rules.
The Foundation first contacted Merced in October of 2010, when it discovered that the Sheriff had established an unlawful moratorium on the acceptance of new carry license applications. The Sheriff subsequently lifted the moratorium but refused to modify parts of his policy that CGF identified as unlawful. When talks broke down, the Foundation filed the lawsuit in Merced County Superior Court.
“It’s great to see a successful outcome in this case, as Merced’s policy on licenses to carry handguns was substantially revised to address the most grievous concerns, and the Court retained jurisdiction to address future compliance issues,” said attorney for plaintiffs Jason Davis of Mission Viejo.
“This case is an important next step in our Carry Initiative,” explained Brandon Combs, executive director for The Calguns Foundation. “The County chose to address our concerns rather than face a possible court order, and we applaud them for that. Now it’s up to the other California sheriffs to follow suit or be sued themselves.”
“Ultimately, this case is about making carry license policies consistent with California law,” said Foundation Chairman Gene Hoffman. “We hope that we can accomplish this without suing every California county, but if that’s what it requires, that’s what we are prepared to do.”
The Calguns Foundation (www.calgunsfoundation.org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which serves its members and the public by providing Second Amendment-related education, strategic litigation, and the defense of innocent California gun owners from improper or malicious prosecution. The Calguns Foundation seeks to inform government and protect the rights of individuals to acquire, own, and lawfully use firearms in California. Supporters may visit http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/donate to join or donate to CGF.
CONTACT: Brandon Combs
(650) 275-1015

Friday, May 31st was the deadline for California bills to have made it out of their house of origin; meaning that if they didn't pass out of their first house (Senate or Assembly) they are dead for the year. The following recent activity represents action taken on bills during the last week, leading up to the House of Origin deadline.

For more detailed information, follow the links provided.

RECENT ACTIVITY

AB 187 (Bonta) – (10% Ammo Tax)- Died in Assembly Appropriations
NEXT HEARING: NONE
POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 760 (Dickinson) – ($0.50 per Bullet Tax) - Died in Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
NEXT HEARING: NONE
POSITION: OPPOSE

AB 1296 (Skinner) – (Increase in Prohibition Periods) - Died in Assembly Appropriations
NEXT HEARING: NONE
POSITION: OPPOSE

AB 761 (Dickinson) – (PERS Divestment From Firearms Companies) Died in Assembly Appropriations

NEXT HEARING: NONE
POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 48 (Skinner) – Passed Assembly Floor.
NEXT HEARING: Senate Public Safety Committee DATE: TBA
AB 180 (Bonta) – (Allows The City of Oakland to Pass Stricter Gun Laws) - Passed Assembly Floor.
NEXT HEARING: Senate Public Safety Committee DATE: TBA
AB 500 (Ammiano) – (Extension of 10 Day Background Check) - Passed Assembly Floor.
NEXT HEARING: Senate Public Safety Committee DATE: TBA

SB 299 (DeSaulnier) - (Lost or stolen firearm reporting requirement) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 374 (Steinberg) - (Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban) Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 396 (Hancock) -(Ban and Confiscation of High Capacity Magazines) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 47 (Yee) - (Assault Weapons Ban) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 53 (De León) - (Ammo Sellers Licensee & Face to Face Ammo Sales) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 363 (Wright) – (Requires Locked Storage When Living with Prohibited Person) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 683 (Block) – (Firearms Safety Certificate) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 108 (Yee) – (Requires Locked Storage When Not at Home) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: OPPOSE SB 38 (De León) - (Notification and Amnesty for Prohibited Persons) - Passed Senate Floor

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Pubic Safety Committee DATE: TBA

POSITION: WATCH
 

NEWS & NOTES

• California law takes effect on microstamping guns


• More gun regulations approved by California Senate


• Gun-control frenzy returns to D.C. with mandatory $250K liability insurance

Sen. Leland Yee will offer bill to ban 3-D printable guns

Though a federal bill to criminalize the 3-D printing of guns or certain gun components is pending in Congress, at least one California lawmaker wants to get in on the action, too.
State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, said he’ll introduce legislation to prohibit use of 3-D printers to create untraceable firearms.

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City of Los Angeles Votes to Proceed With Firearm Magazine Ban** Read our letter of opposition

City of Los Angeles Votes to Proceed With Firearm Magazine Ban** Read The Calguns Foundation’s letter of opposition:

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Cal-FFL Legislative Update

This update will provide you a thumbnail sketch of what is happening with key gun legislation in California. For more detailed information, follow the links provided.

UPCOMING BILLS AB 231 (Ting)- Makes it a crime if a child gets access to an unlocked firearm. Removes the provision that the firearm must be removed from the premises.
Hearing: Assembly Floor  5/13/13  POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 232 (Ting)-Tax-payer funded gun buybacks.
Hearing: Assembly Revenue & Taxation  5/13/13  POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 180 (Bonta) – Allows the City of Oakland to institute more restrictive firearms laws than those by the state.
Hearing: Assembly Floor  5/13/13  POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 108 (Yee) – Mandatory firearm locked storage.
Hearing: Senate Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 299 (DeSaulnier) – Lost or stolen firearm reporting requirement.
Hearing: Senate Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE

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Dick’s Sales, Stocks Drop Following Black Gun Ban

Last Christmas many Dick’s customers were sent one mean lump of coal in the form of a gift certificate. All customers who pre-ordered a Troy Carbine from Dick’s for their Black Friday special had their orders cancelled and their money returned.
Following the Newtown shooting spree, Dick’s Sporting Goods changed their policy and stopped selling AR-pattern and other semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifles, even the guns they had already sold.
 

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This update will provide you a thumbnail sketch of what is happening with key gun legislation in California. For more detailed information, follow the links provided.

UPCOMING BILLS AB 231 (Ting)- Makes it a crime if a child gets access to an unlocked firearm. Removes the provision that the firearm must be removed from the premises.
Hearing: Assembly Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 232 (Ting)-Tax-payer funded gun buybacks.
Hearing: Assembly Revenue & Taxation  5/13/13  POSITION: OPPOSE
AB 180 (Bonta) - Allows the City of Oakland to institute more restrictive firearms laws than those by the state.
Hearing: Assembly Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 108 (Yee) - Mandatory firearm locked storage.
Hearing: Senate Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 299 (DeSaulnier) - Lost or stolen firearm reporting requirement.
Hearing: Senate Floor 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 38 (De León) - 15 Day Amnesty for armed prohibited persons .
Hearing: Senate Appropriations 5/13/13 POSITION: WATCH
SB 53 (De León) - Ammunition buyer permit requirement; face-to-face ammo sales only at licensed dealers.
Hearing: Senate Appropriations 5/6/13 POSITION: OPPOSE
SB 363 (Wright) - Denies Second Amendment rights to people based on who they live with

Hearing: Senate Appropriations 5/13/13 POSITION: OPPOSE

RECENT ACTIVITY AB 180 (Bonta) -– Passed Assembly Public Safety 5-2.

NEXT HEARING: Assembly Floor DATE: 5/13/13

POSITION: OPPOSE
 
NEWS & NOTES

• Sen. Leland Yee will offer bill to ban 3-D printable guns


• Dick’s Sales, Stocks Drop Following Black Gun Ban


• City of Los Angeles Votes to Proceed With Firearm Magazine Ban** Read our letter of opposition

FIRE MISSION: Stop SB 140!

**FIRE MISSION**

Cal-FFL and the Firearms Policy Coalition are asking you to fax CA Governor Jerry Brown and urge him to VETO SB 140, a measure to steal $$ MILLIONS from gun owners and give it to the Department of Justice! Use FPC’s free TAKE ACTION form to send a fax NOW at http://www.firearmspolicy.org/the-issues/california/2013-2014/sb140.

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Chris Cheng, History Channel’s “Top Shot” Champion Endorses CalGunFight.com (Video)

Realizing the unprecedented attack attack that members of the California Legislature are waging on our Second Amendment Rights, History Channel’s “Top Shot” Champion, Chris Cheng wanted to encourage all of us to join the fight in protecting our gun rights.
Recognizing that “These troubling times call for serious leadership and a powerful defense of our rights…” Chris encourages all of us to join the fight at CalGunFight.com.

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Cal-FFL Legislative Update

This update will provide you a thumbnail sketch of what is happening with key gun legislation in California. For more detailed information, follow the links provided.
CALL TO ACTION!
SB 140 (Leno) - Takes millions of unconstitutionally-collected Dealer Record of Sales (DROS) funds to compensate for the failure of more than 500 local law enforcement agencies not enforcing existing gun laws. Uses DROS funds to pay for CA DOJ expansion, including raids and confiscation of weapons from those whom the State deems to be prohibited based on unreliable data from an untrustworthy list.

Currently on the Desk of the Governor Awaiting signature or veto : Send an email  asking him to VETO SB 140! CLICK HERE to TAKE ACTION NOW!

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Newslink: Dear Gun Control Democrats: 6 Ways to Make a Better Argument

Dear Gun Control Democrats:
 
It’s been less than a week since national gun control in America died. No “assault weapons” ban. No “high-capacity” magazine ban. Not even the Manchin-Toomey background check compromise that, according to Senator Mark Kirk, was reached by getting drunk on a 54-foot mega-yacht named Black Tie, which is part-owned by Manchin.
 
 

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