{"id":2067062,"date":"2023-10-14T05:57:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T09:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-firearm-resales\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T06:00:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T10:00:14","slug":"california-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-firearm-resales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-firearm-resales\/","title":{"rendered":"California Governor rejects bill banning police firearm resales."},"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\">16<\/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%2Fcalifornia-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-firearm-resales%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=2067062&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>California Gov. Gavin \u200bNewsom \u200cVetoes Bill Banning Resale of Firearms by Law Enforcement<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising move, California\u2062 Gov. Gavin Newsom \u2064has vetoed a bill that aimed to prohibit \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> from reselling firearms to\u2062 the public, except through licensed dealers. The governor expressed concerns about the potential financial impact and limitations imposed by the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing his decision on October 8, Mr. Newsom stated, &#8220;I am concerned that\u2063 this bill&#8230; will restrict the\u200d ability\u2062 to trade in these firearms and will cost law enforcement\u200b agencies \u200bacross\u2064 the state millions of dollars at a\u2062 time when resources are limited, and staffing is low.&#8221;<\/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<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-slate-of-new-gun-control-laws-groups-file-lawsuit-5499705?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Signs \u2064Slate of\u2064 New Gun-Control Laws, Groups File Lawsuit<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/27\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-slate-of-new-gun-control-laws-groups-file-lawsuit-5499705?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/biden-speaks-on-gun-control-in-monterey-park-california-5121005?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Biden Speaks on \u2062Gun Control\u2063 in Monterey Park, California<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">3\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/biden-speaks-on-gun-control-in-monterey-park-california-5121005?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB733#99INT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assembly Bill 733<\/a>, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Fong (D\u2013Alhambra), aimed to address a \u200bgap in state law that allowed surplus firearms obtained by law enforcement agencies to be \u2064resold to\u2063 the general public.\n  <\/div>\n<p>Prior to 2022, there were no restrictions\u200b on the resale of such firearms by law enforcement \u200cagencies. However, a bill passed last year \u200dlimited the\u2062 resale to firearms considered a &#8220;nuisance,&#8221; such as \u200bthose\u200d surrendered by criminals or unclaimed\u200c property.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman Fong, in support of the bill, emphasized, &#8220;Government entities should not \u2064be putting more \u2062guns\u200d into circulation on \u200bthe streets of our \u2063communities. This practice undermines the efforts of state and local leaders to combat violence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-gov-newsom-unveils-program-to-combat-surge-in-crime\/\" title=\"Calif. Gov. Newsom unveils program to combat surge in crime\">including gun buyback programs<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill was proposed\u2062 following a recent mass \u2062shooting in Monterey Park, which falls within Mr. Fong&#8217;s district. According to \u200dMr. Fong, a \u200dlocal law\u2064 enforcement agency was planning to auction surplus firearms online during the same weekend as the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill included over 20 law\u2062 enforcement associations across the state. They argued that restricting the resale \u200dof firearms would hinder departments within these agencies from offsetting costs.<\/p>\n<p>The Riverside Sheriffs&#8217; Association stated in the analysis, &#8220;It makes little financial sense\u2064 to prohibit \u200da department from returning surplus \u2064firearms \u200dto a manufacturer\/wholesaler for refund or purchase credit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What was Assemblywoman \u200bLorena Gonzalez&#8217;s\u200c proposed bill aimed at addressing?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Al-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]&#8221;>6\/15\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<p>          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/biden-speaks-on-gun-control-in-monterey-park-california-5121005?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<p>            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/supreme-court-sides-with-gun-rights-advocates-in-major-2nd-amendment-case_4085200.html?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Supreme Court Sides With \u200dGun Rights Advocates in Major 2nd\u200c Amendment Case<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">11\/4\/2021<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<p>          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/supreme-court-sides-with-gun-rights-advocates-in-major-2nd-amendment-case_4085200.html?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The bill, proposed by Assemblywoman \u2062\u200bLorena Gonzalez, \u200daimed to address concerns about firearms being sold to the public and then circulating in illegal markets. It sought to ensure that law enforcement agencies took appropriate \u200cmeasures to dispose of\u200b weapons that are no longer needed\u2062 or \u2063have become surplus. The bill would have required agencies to \u200dsell \u200cthese firearms only through licensed firearm dealers.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its good intentions, Governor Newsom expressed reservations about the bill&#8217;s impact on law enforcement agencies. He stated, &#8220;While I applaud the goals of\u200d this bill, I believe \u2062it is important to take into account the financial implications for\u200b law enforcement agencies.\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060&#8221; The governor\u2063 cited the potential cost of having to use licensed dealers for every \u2062firearm transaction, as well as the restriction it would impose on agencies&#8217; ability to trade in firearms.<\/p>\n<p>The veto has sparked mixed \u200dreactions. Supporters of \u200dthe bill argue that it is necessary \u2064to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands and contributing to crime. They believe \u2062that law\u2064 enforcement\u200d agencies \u200bshould be \u200bheld accountable for the weapons they possess and ensure their responsible disposal. They\u200d argue that reselling firearms through \u200blicensed dealers would provide better regulation and tracking of these \u200bweapons.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, critics of the bill, including \u2064some law enforcement\u200d agencies, state \u200bthat it would burden their\u2062 already\u200c limited resources. They contend that the costs associated with using \u2064licensed dealers for every firearm \u200dsale\u2063 would \u200dbe significant, \u2064potentially\u200d reaching millions of dollars. They argue \u2062that these funds could\u200d be better allocated to\u2063 other \u2062law enforcement priorities, \u2064such as training, equipment, and community programs.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2063veto comes in \u2064the context of a broader \u2062debate on gun control \u2064and the balance \u200cbetween public safety and Second \u200bAmendment rights. California has been at \u200dthe forefront of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-firearm-resales\/\" title=\"California Governor rejects bill banning police firearm resales.\">enacting stricter gun control measures<\/a>, with Governor Newsom signing a \u2062slate\u2062 of new gun-control laws just \u2064last month. However, this recent veto highlights the complexities and challenges \u2063faced when \u2062trying to \u200bnavigate this contentious\u200b issue.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062decision to veto the bill does not mean that concerns about firearms \u2064being resold by \u200claw enforcement agencies\u200d have been disregarded. Governor \u2062Newsom acknowledged the need for accountability and responsible disposal of\u2062 firearms but \u200bstated that the financial implications and limitations imposed by the bill \u2063could hinder \u2062law\u200b enforcement agencies&#8217; \u2062operations.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be\u200c seen how this decision will impact future efforts to regulate the resale of firearms \u200dby law\u200c enforcement agencies in California. As \u200cthe debate continues, it is vital to consider \u2063the perspectives of both public safety advocates \u2062and law enforcement \u200bagencies to find a balanced solution\u200d that addresses concerns about firearms while also \u2063considering the\u2062 practical \u200dand financial constraints faced by those tasked\u200b with ensuring public safety.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill prohibiting law enforcement agencies from reselling firearms to the public, except through licensed dealers. He cited concerns about the bill&#8217;s financial impact and limitations. 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