AB-876 bill text"This bill would require all handguns, with the exception of revolvers, as defined, purchased on or after July 1, 2023, that are owned, used, possessed, or otherwise carried by state, county, city, or other law enforcement officers while on duty to be microstamped within 90 days of purchase or acquisition. The bill would also require all handguns used by any state, county, city, or other law enforcement officer while on duty to be entered into AFS via CLETS within 90 days of acquisition. By requiring local law enforcement to comply with these provisions, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program."
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A7oGgn5R58s&t=768s
Normally I don't support any bills CA proposes. They're either scams or outright attacks on good people. I just found the shining exemption to that rule!
Having local officers complain and use the same verbage as the average ca gun owner when we complain about immoral gun laws would be like a breath of fresh air. It would provide legitimacy to the argument that there are leo's that support the 2nd. It doesn't have that currently as they are exempt from some gun control laws. I believe real change can come about if police unions are unable to hash out exemptions with law makers and are forced to fight for the public at large. But of course that's just a personal opinion.
As usual I'd like a second opinion. Are there any bad sides to this? Could lawmakers change the verbage again at the last minute to screw everyone over? What unintended consequences am I missing here. I'm sure someone with greater insight will comment.
ETA: Quote from bill to provide context. Also added video where specific bill is spoken about..... Just so happens to be an arfcom video....