A reflection of recent Supreme Court DecisionRob Bonta is the California Attorney General and has written a New York conceal carry gun law. Discussed LegislationEfforts in the Golden State
“Californians are committed to safeguarding our citizens, our children, and our future through commonsense gun laws,” Attorney General Bonta In a statement “States still have the right to limit concealed carry permits to those who may safely possess firearms.”
“We are working with the Governor and the legislature to advance legislation that is both constitutional and will maintain safety for Californians,”Bonta said that Bonta was referring to recent mass shooting deaths in Uvalde Texas and Buffalo New York.
“[W]ith gun deaths at an all-time high, ensuring that dangerous individuals are not allowed to carry concealed firearms is more important than ever,”Bonta was added. “The data is clear and the consequences are dire — more guns in more places make us less safe. In California, we are committed to passing and defending commonsense, constitutional gun laws that save lives.”
Bonta stated in a release that Californians must remember that carrying firearms in most public places is prohibited unless a person is granted a license by law enforcement.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that New York’s requirement for people to have “proper cause”To obtain a license, they violated their Second Amendment or 14th Amendment rights.
Justice Clarence Thomas, in the majority opinion wrote: “We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need.”
“New York’s proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment in that it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms,”He added.
California also has an identical requirement, known as the need for proof “good cause.” Bonta’s press release noted that this is “likely unconstitutional under Bruen.”
But, there are other ways to be granted a permit by law enforcement. “a successful background check, the completion of a firearms safety course, and proof of residency, employment, or business in the county or city within the county.”
Another way the attorney general mentioned was to use his expertise. “to continue preventing gun violence strategically and aggressively,”For example, pushing for “commonsense gun laws,” taking guns away from people who aren’t allowed to have them, and stopping the sale of illegal guns.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the high court’s decision brings up questions about other gun laws in at least eight additional states, as well as the District of Columbia.
Tim Pearce ContributedRefer to the following report.
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