{"id":2032388,"date":"2023-09-14T19:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-california-senate-candidates-out-of-step-with-america-on-guns\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T19:17:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:17:11","slug":"3-california-senate-candidates-out-of-step-with-america-on-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-california-senate-candidates-out-of-step-with-america-on-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"3 California Senate Candidates Oppose Common Gun Control Measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F3-california-senate-candidates-out-of-step-with-america-on-guns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032388&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Gun Policy Events Ignite Controversy Across the Country<\/h2>\n<h3>New Mexico Governor\u2062 Temporarily Bans Open and Concealed Carry<\/h3>\n<p>On September 8, New Mexico Governor Michelle \u200bLujan Grisham made headlines by\u200b issuing a temporary ban on \u2062open\u200b and concealed carry of guns in Bernalillo\u2063 County,\u200c which\u2062 includes Albuquerque. This decision sparked a swift and passionate response\u200d from constituents across the\u200d political spectrum.<\/p>\n<h3>California Senate Candidates Debate Gun\u200c Control<\/h3>\n<p>In Monterey Park,\u2062 California, three major candidates running in 2024 to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne \u2063Feinstein engaged\u2064 in a heated debate on \u200chow to implement\u2062 stricter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-wont-rule-out-using-executive-orders-to-crackdown-on-second-amendment-rights-white-house\/\" title=\"Biden Won\u2019t Rule Out Using Executive Orders To Crackdown On Second Amendment Rights: White House\">gun control measures<\/a>. The candidates, Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara \u2064Lee, all Democrats, \u200bdiscussed their plans to address \u2064gun \u2062violence. In California, where Republicans face significant \u2062challenges, this debate holds great significance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-appeals-court-issues-order-against-california-gun-control-law-5491117\">US Appeals Court \u2062Issues Order Against California Gun Control \u2062Law<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/13\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-appeals-court-issues-order-against-california-gun-control-law-5491117\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-mexico-governor-defends-emergency-gun-control-order-as-pushback-grows-5490332\">New \u2064Mexico Governor Defends Emergency Gun\u200c Control Order as Pushback Grows<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/12\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-mexico-governor-defends-emergency-gun-control-order-as-pushback-grows-5490332\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>New \u2062Mexico State Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a rally hosted by the Democratic Party of New Mexico at Ted M. Gallegos Community Center in Albuquerque, N.M., \u200don Nov. 3, 2022. (Saul Loeb\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Governor&#8217;s Ban Sparks Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>Following the tragic deaths of three children, Governor Lujan Grisham imposed a 30-day ban on carrying\u200d guns \u200cin public places. In a \u200bstatement, she expressed concern for the safety of New Mexicans and the need \u200cto address the pervasive threat\u200c of violence. \u200cHowever, this decision faced immediate backlash, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-california-senate-candidates-out-of-step-with-america-on-guns\/\" title=\"3 California Senate Candidates Oppose Common Gun Control Measures\">gun groups filing federal lawsuits<\/a> and even Rep. Ted Lieu criticizing the order as unconstitutional.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep.\u2062 Ted Lieu\u2063 (D-Calif.) speaks in \u200dWashington on \u2063Dec. 9, \u20642019. (Doug Mills\/Pool\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sheriff John Allen of \u2062Bernalillo County also voiced opposition to the ban, asserting its unconstitutionality and ineffectiveness in curbing gun \u2064violence.<\/p>\n<h2>Debate Gun Ignorance<\/h2>\n<p>The debate held \u2062in Monterey\u200c Park on September 8 took place just miles away\u2062 from a previous mass shooting incident. The Senate candidates \u2064shamelessly exploited the suffering of survivors and victims&#8217; families to \u200bpush their respective gun control agendas.<\/p>\n<p>Katie\u2063 Porter \u2064advocated for stricter policies, including a ban on &#8220;assault rifles,&#8221; despite evidence suggesting minimal impact on gun crime. She also called for \u200bthe implementation of &#8220;red \u200bflag laws,&#8221; which have \u2063faced legal challenges and\u2063 limitations in other states.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>House Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) speaks at a gathering with local leaders and mental health professionals at the Be \u2063Well OC\u200b offices in Orange, Calif., on Aug. 31, 2023. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Adam Schiff boasted about his sponsorship of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act,\u2062 which seeks to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.\u200c However, this act is widely \u200dconsidered\u200d unconstitutional and would effectively ban all gun manufacturing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) listens during a hearing in the\u2064 Cannon House Office Building in Washington on June 16, \u200b2022. \u2064(Anna \u2063Moneymaker\/Getty\u200c Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Barbara Lee, a\u200b social worker, highlighted \u2063her co-sponsorship of the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act, which aims to provide access to gun records for research and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/atf-will-not-release-information-about-hunter-bidens-guns-because-of-substantial-privacy-interests\/\" title=\"ATF Will Not Release Information About Hunter Biden\u2019s Guns Because Of \u2018Substantial Privacy Interests\u2019\">law enforcement purposes<\/a>. However, concerns about privacy invasion and violation of trust in the current system \u200dhave been raised.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol \u200din Washington on Dec. 8, 2021. (Alex Wong\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion: California Out of Sync With America on Guns<\/h2>\n<p>Despite \u200cthe\u200d liberal leanings of both New Mexico and California, the rejection of gun control measures in New Mexico highlights a disconnect between the Constitution and the views of Schiff, Porter,\u200c and Lee. These candidates&#8217; proposals are out of\u2062 step\u200d with \u200cthe \u200dmajority of Americans who support gun rights.<\/p>\n<p><em>Views expressed in this\u200b article \u2064are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the criticisms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-considering-every-tool-to-attack-second-amendment-as-leftists-push-national-emergency-declaration\/\" title=\"Biden Considering \u2018Every Tool\u2019 To Attack Second Amendment As Leftists Push \u2018National Emergency\u2019 Declaration\">community-based programs<\/a> aimed at\u2063 addressing gun violence at its root causes?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Px&#8221; class=&#8221;alignnone&#8221;><figcaption>Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) listens during a House Financial Services\u2063 Committee hearing on April 14, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla\/Pool\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Adam\u2062 Schiff argued for stronger background \u2064checks and \u200dclosing loopholes in the\u2062 current gun purchasing system. \u200bWhile\u2062 these measures may seem reasonable on the surface, critics argue that they may infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens while doing little to prevent criminals from obtaining firearms through illegal means.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) speaks during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 28, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Barbara \u2064Lee emphasized the importance of community-based programs\u200c to \u200baddress gun \u2064violence at its\u200c root causes. While initiatives aimed at promoting education, employment, and\u200b mental health support\u2064 are commendable, critics argue that these\u2063 measures alone may not effectively address the complex issue of gun \u2061violence in society.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) speaks during a news conference \u200con Capitol\u2062 Hill in Washington on July 20, 2022. (Samuel Corum\/Getty \u200cImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The Ongoing Debate<\/h2>\n<p>The debates and controversies surrounding \u200cgun policy in New \u2062Mexico \u200dand California highlight the deep divide in the\u200d United States regarding this issue.\u2063 With each tragic incident, the nation is forced to confront the complex questions surrounding gun ownership, public safety, and individual rights.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, it is essential \u2064for policymakers and the \u2063public\u2063 to engage in informed \u2064discussions\u200d based on accurate information and data. While\u200c emotions run high on\u200c both sides of the argument, it is\u2064 crucial to\u200b consider the practicality and \u2064effectiveness of proposed solutions, as well as their potential impact on individual freedoms.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The recent gun policy events in New \u2062Mexico and California have once\u2064 again ignited a fierce debate across the country. The decisions made by Governor Lujan Grisham and the discussions among the California Senate candidates demonstrate the wide range of perspectives and proposed solutions regarding \u200bgun \u2061violence.<\/p>\n<p>While the path forward may be uncertain, it is clear that finding\u200c common ground and \u2062implementing effective measures \u200cto\u200c ensure public safety \u200dwhile preserving individual rights<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 8, two significant gun policy events occurred. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico imposed a temporary ban on open and concealed carry in Bernalillo County, causing backlash from constituents. Additionally, California&#8217;s three leading candidates for the 2024 U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Dianne faced the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1801,"featured_media":2032389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032388","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1801"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032388"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032388\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032388"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}