The seemingly never-ending saga of California’s “high-capacity” magazine ban took another twist this week. The December 20th ruling didn’t decide the fate of the California law, but we are closer than ever to a resolution. It’s worth giving a brief timeline of events related to this law and how we got to this point. Timeline of California’s magazine limit restrictions — In 2000 California made it illegal to purchase or sell magazines that accepted 10 rounds or more. The media refer to these magazines as “high-capacity.” However, the term is entirely arbitrary. In 2016 California made possess ..read more

Yesterday, Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney granted an injunction for the plaintiffs in court case Boland v. Bonta. The plaintiffs challenge3 requirements in California’s restrictive handgun roster that prohibits Californians’ ability to purchase the latest handguns, and in doing so, unnecessarily restrains their Second Amendment rights. Injunction Issued in Bolan v. Bonta— The plaintiffs, Lance Boland, Mario Santellan, Reno May, Jerome Schammel and California Rifle and Pistols Association, Inc. filed their complaint back in August 2022. This complaint, and many others across the nation, quickl ..read more

Californians who want an everyday carry (EDC) handgun have fewer options than most other Americans. So let’s navigate the California Roster of Certified Handguns and find the best 3 choices for concealed carry. California gun-control craziness — California lawmakers boost on saying California has the strictest gun laws of any state in the country. What non-Californians may not know is that in addition to magazine capacity limitations, waiting periods, background checks for ammunition, and a host of other gun control, the state also restricts which models of guns the subjects of the state may ..read more

It’s no secret that gun control advocates are always looking for new ways to attack the Second Amendment. Their current target: online “ghost gun” purchases. This week, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón sent a letter to major credit card companies. In the letter, Comrade Gascón urged American Express, Visa, and Master Card to stop allowing their customers to purchase ‘ghost gun” kits online. Comrade George Gascón asks credit card companies to restrict your ability to purchase things he doesn’t like. Please read on to read the damning words from District Attorney George Gasc ..read more

On January 27th, we notified you of a law passed by the San Jose City Council, requiring gun owners to carry insurance and pay a yearly tax. You can read more about the two laws in this post. San Jose Passes Anti-Gun Legislation — We anticipated and warned that this law, like so many others, is only part of a comprehensive effort to harass gun owners and disarm both legal and illegal possession of firearms. Why do I say this? After the ordinances passed, the architect of the gun control plan, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, said: This won’t stop mass shootings and keep bad people from committin ..read more

In another attack on the Second Amendment, the city of San Jose has passed a new law requiring gun owners to pay an annual fee and maintain insurance coverage. The new law will go into effect in August of this year. New Laws Hit Gun Owners in San Jose — Under the new laws, gun owners must pay a $25 -$35 annual fee. The money will go to a nonprofit organization and community groups for firearm safety education, training, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and mental health services. Gun owners must also carry homeowner’s, renter’s, or gun liability insurance policy that explicitly covers ..read more

Last week, a Federal Appeals Court in the 9th circuit ruled in favor of freedom and the Second Amendment. McDougall V. County of Ventura — In the case of McDougall V. County of Ventura, plaintiffs challenge the County of Ventura defendants’ orders and actions (1) preventing people from buying guns and ammunition and (2) forced closures of firearm and ammunition retailers and shooting ranges upon threat of prosecution, that violate the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The case found its way to an appeals court after a U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed it. Ju ..read more

Sometimes noble actions and intentions result in tragic outcomes. Take, for example, this sad story from Covina, California. Joey Casias with his wife, Veronica, and their children, Hope, Zoey, and Joey Jr. Joey Casillas, 38, of Covina, was fatally shot Dec. 21, 2021, in Covina after a suspected thief opened fire at several residents during a confrontation. (Photo courtesy of the Casias family) Time to Reflect — Quite often, we editorialize tragic stories, not to sensationalize them. Instead, in these stories, I hope that the real-life examples teach or remind us that our actions, or failing ..read more

Californians in San Francisco’s Marina District are scared of the unrestricted property crime and home burglaries plaguing their neighborhood. So they have decided to hire private security to do what the municipal police seem unable or unwilling to do. Increasing Crime Rates: There is no escaping it; crime rates are up in California and across the country. For example, California’s homicide rate rose 31% from 2019 to 2020, 2 points higher than the national increase of 29%. For some context, this is the most significant single-year jump since the FBI began keeping records in the 1960s. Moreove ..read more