Cali to going to try and Ban handguns

[GtoRA2]

I just heard on the radio that we get to vote to ban handguns next year.

Anyone hear anything about this?


I am sure the stupid people of this state will vote it in just like they voted in the stemcell bill...

[ra]

Will Ahnold favor a handgun ban?

[wombatt]

No suprise you could see this coming.

[indy007]

I saw it on the news this morning. It just San Francisco, not all of Cali.

[GtoRA2]

They did not name the bill it was just a snipped on the radio.

Still if it is on the balet he can't do ****.



I cant find anymore info on this though.

[GtoRA2]

Indy you sure? I am pretty sure San francisco was not mentioned. I also thought they were already banned there?

[indy007]

Supes want anti-gun law
Measure would ban possession by city residents.
By Alison Soltau and Bonnie Eslinger | Staff Writers
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2004
URL: http://www.examiner.com/article/index.cfm/i/121604n_guns
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Five city supervisors concerned with gun violence in San Francisco have created a ballot measure asking voters to prohibit the possession of handguns in The City and to ban the sale, manufacture and distribution of firearms in The City.

The bold move Wednesday triggered expressions of support from many civic leaders and an instant declaration of war from the powerful and litigious gun lobby.

"This will reduce homicide, suicide and domestic violence incidents involving guns," said Supervisor Chris Daly, who registered the November 2005 ballot measure with supervisors Matt Gonzalez, Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier and Tom Ammiano.

The ordinance would prohibit San Francisco residents who are not in law enforcement from possessing a gun with a barrel fewer than 16 inches long, according to Bill Barnes, spokesman for the campaign.

A majority of voters would need to pass the ordinance, and then San Franciscans would have 90 days from Jan. 1, 2006, to surrender guns without fear of penalty. Non-residents, however, would not be subject to the possession law.

The ordinance campaign is "going on the road" in January for a year-long, all-out effort to persuade voters to support it, according Barnes. Campaigners hope to persuade community groups and are anticipating support from those affected by the 101 California Street massacre, where a gunman killed eight people in 1998.

Barnes said the gay community, still mindful of the 1978 assassination of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone, would likely sign on, as would many in the African-American community, which was hit hard by slayings this year.

But the "wheels of opposition" are turning, said Chuck Michel, spokesperson for the California Rifle and Pistol Association.

"San Francisco has been cracking down on law-abiding gun owners while their gang problem runs rampant and they are looking for a scapegoat for a problem they have failed to control," he said. "This will be a very contentious and expensive fight for taxpayers."

Daly said he "didn't feel bad" about the gun lobby and the three licensed gun retailers and one manufacturer The City would put out of business.

Anti-violence campaigner Cathy Tyson, whose son was murdered, said the measure would reduce violence: "Normal, average people don't need guns."

A spokesman for Mayor Gavin Newsom said he had "no position yet."

[GtoRA2]

Thanks Indy!



Still lame but less lame then I thought..

Like banning guns in the city will stop criminals from  using them lol.

[wombatt]

"This will reduce homicide, suicide and domestic violence incidents involving guns," said Supervisor Chris Daly, who registered the November 2005 ballot measure with supervisors Matt Gonzalez, Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier and Tom Ammiano

LOL now all the bad guys know where to go for home invasions.

[Sikboy]

Originally posted by indy007
Barnes said the gay community, still mindful of the 1978 assassination of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone, would likely sign on

Have they considered banning Twinkies?

-Sik

[indy007]

Originally posted by wombatt
"This will reduce homicide, suicide and domestic violence incidents involving guns," said Supervisor Chris Daly, who registered the November 2005 ballot measure with supervisors Matt Gonzalez, Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier and Tom Ammiano

LOL now all the bad guys know where to go for home invasions.

The ordinance would prohibit San Francisco residents who are not in law enforcement from possessing a gun with a barrel fewer than 16 inches long, according to Bill Barnes, spokesman for the campaign.

Wonder if I could get a Taurus Tracker .44 made with a 16.1" long barrel

[Steve]

Still if it is on the balet he can't do ****.

LOL.


Look up the word "Veto".*


*referring to a State bill.

[Bodhi]

Seems to me this would be unconstitutional.

[Steve]

Non-residents, however, would not be subject to the possession law.

In other words, criminals just visiting the area can carry.

[lazs2]

it is pretty amazing how few people in this world know what they do and don't need... I suppose that we are fortunate to have someone in power to make those decisions for us.

lazs