The ammunition measure AB962, requires that vendors make ammunitionaccessible to customers only with the assistance of an employee, such as behind the counter or locked in a cabinet. It also requires that vendors collect personal information of people buying ammunition and keep a log of the sales.
It is supported by chiefs of police from across the state and organizations that work to prevent gun violence. Opposed were sheriff's departments, pro-gun groups and about 13,000 residents who signed petitions forwarded to the Legislature.
The measure passed the state Senate by a single vote and now goes to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
"This is a very simple bill that provides protection for communities and families but does not encumber those who desire to buy ammunition anymore than buying cans of paint, laughing gas, ephedrine and other products," said Sen. Gilbert Cedillo, D-Los Angeles.
Lawmakers opposing the measure raised doubts that the new restrictions would have any impact on crime or gun violence.
"The only people who are going to abide by this law are the ones you aren't going to have any problems with anyway," said Sen. Robert Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County).
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Monday, September 14, 2009
A Weakened AB 962 Squeaks by in the CA Senate.
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