California law places decadelong ban on gun ownership for those convicted of child or elder abuse
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a series of gun safety bills into law, ramping up regulations on gun sales and dealers within the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a series of gun safety bills into law, ramping up regulations on gun sales and dealers within the state.
Among the eight laws signed is a 10-year ban on gun possession for those convicted of child abuse or elder abuse, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
Another law will require schools to annually provide information to parents about California's child access prevention laws and laws relating to the safe storage of firearms. It will also require school officials to report to law enforcement any "threat or perceived threat of a homicidal act," with law enforcement or school police expected to conduct an investigation and threat assessment.
The push for tighter gun controls comes in the wake of a string of mass shooting across the United States that have once again brought the national debate on gun ownership to the fore.
In Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed May 24 after a gunman stormed the school and opened fire.
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