California gun seizure law has just been passed in the state. Governor Jerry Brown had officially signed the bill that allows members of a family to report family members or relatives deemed as threatening to a court thus allowing them to seize firearms these members may own. This law is reportedly connected to the shooting at the University of California last May involving Elliot Rodger.
Early in May, a 22-year old male killed around 6 people and seriously injuring a dozen others. The assailant was identified as Elliot O. Rodger. Elliot's actions could have been avoided if police had listened to his parents. Thus, the latest California gun seizure law had been created and officially signed by Governor Jerry Brown.
The California gun seizure law allows not only family members but law enforcement personnel as well. Once reported, a gun restraining order will be given by the judge that would allow authorized officials to seize the firearm owned by the person deemed violent or threatening.
Apart from the California gun seizure law, other states have already implemented such laws namely Connecticut, Texas and Indiana. Despite the California gun seizure law already having been implemented, protests against the law have not been avoided.
"Every one of us wants to prevent a mass shooting. The question is: Would this bill stop that? I don't believe you can ever stop that with laws. I don't believe you can legislate evil out of the hearts of men," stated a California gun rights proponent and assemblyman, Tim Donnelly.
The California gun seizure law requires anyone who has sent a report to sign an affidavit. A court hearing will then be held to give the gun owner the chance to prove there is no threat. Additional info on the bill include that the gun owned may only be seized if the owner is deemed mentally unstable or has had prior records on misdemeanours.
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