Second Portantino (anti) Open Carry Gun Ban Bill Moves Forward (California)

[jpak]

http://altadena.patch.com/articles/second-portantino-open-carry-gun-ban-bill-moves-forward-4b6ce4a9

If passed, the latest legislation by Altadena's assemblyman would enhance a previous bill and make it illegal to carry unloaded rifles and shotguns.

A bill introduced by Altadena's representative in the state Assembly that would make it a crime to openly carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun in any public place or street was approved Wednesday in Assembly Appropriations.

The measure, introduced by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, will head to the Assembly floor for a vote later this spring. If passed, AB 1527 will expand Portantino’s previous bill, AB 144, which bans unloaded handguns from being openly displayed in public.

“After the successful adoption of AB 144, “open carry” advocates shifted from carrying and displaying handguns in public to the use of rifles and shotguns, even showing up at police events,” said Portantino, in an emailed statement.

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backlash

yup

[AH1Apache]

1. Backlash?

You call this a backlash? From CA.? And yet there have been at least 20 new pro gun laws enacted in different states, and you call this a backlash?:rofl, if this is your idea of backlash, I'll take it.
You are a funny person.

[shadowrider]

2. You couldn't laugh this hard if you paid $50 for a ticket to a comedy club

[needledriver]

3. OK.

The next time I am on my way to an educational presentation or historical commemoration, if it becomes "a crime to openly carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun in any public place or street", I will simply make sure that my weapon is loaded.

[AH1Apache]

4. You owe me a new laptop

I just spit my coffee all over it laughing.
Excellent post.

[ileus]

5. Never back up...sad indeed when people are skeert of OC.