SB 248
Firearms: information to new owners.
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Bill overview
This bill would require the California Department of Justice to send a letter to new firearm purchasers and those reporting firearm transactions, starting July 1, 2027. The letter would provide information on safe firearm storage, California and federal gun laws, the risks of gun ownership, how to legally transfer or relinquish a firearm, and resources related to gun violence restraining orders, suicide prevention, and domestic violence. The goal is to educate new gun owners about responsible firearm ownership and safety.
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