A.G. File No. 2013-031

California Gun Rights Act

December 11, 2013

 


This measure amends the Constitution to state that “individuals have the right to acquire, possess, transport, transfer, and use firearms for lawful purposes that include hunting, sports shooting, and for the common defense of self, family, home, and property.” Specific provisions (1) expand the number of individuals who may legally possess firearms and prohibits firearm sales registries; (2) prohibits state and local governments from placing restrictions on certain types of firearms, ammunition, and accessories; and (3) prohibits state and local governments from imposing a charge on the sale of firearms, ammunition, or accessories except statewide sales taxes.