Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 gun bills into law that he says will enhance what he considers to be the state's already exemplary record of firearms safety.
Newsom's office announced the signing in a press release on Monday. According to the release, the laws are meant to reduce violent crime involving guns and reduce the number of illegal guns on the street, among other things.
They include a training requirement for the purchase of a gun, expanding criteria for the state's extreme risk protection orders, voluntary firearms storage by law enforcement to prevent violent crime and suicide, and a requirement for firearms blocking technology on 3D printers in the state by July 1, 2029.
"California has been a leader in gun safety. Today's laws continue that work - using data, prevention, and proven tools to help keep firearms out of dangerous situations and support communities affected by violence," Newsom stated in the press release.
Senate Bill 948 will make a training requirement necessary for acquiring a state firearms safety certificate for the purchase of a gun. Existing law requires the certificate for the purchase, transfer, or importation of guns within the state within 60 days of the transaction.
The new law adds a requirement for a four-hour training course that must cover firearm handling and safety as well as a live-fire componen
