To: w0z who wrote (11552 ) 7/5/2021 10:14:55 PM From: Kirk © Respond to Record gun sales here as people have to buy protection since the police can't be counted on.oag.ca.gov Thursday, July 1, 2021 OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released statewide 2020 gun sales data . The data shows a record increase in the number of hand guns legally sold in the state, and the number of long guns sold last year was second only to 2016. With the increase in firearms across the state, Attorney General Bonta partnered with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence to call on Californians to utilize the state’s red flag laws – Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs). GVROs and DVROs can help local law enforcement temporarily recover firearms or prevent the purchase of firearms by individuals who have shown a probability to commit violence. Red flag laws can be a proactive tool to help prevent gun violence.“Gun violence is an epidemic in this country,” said Attorney General Bonta . “We are fortunate in California to have commonsense gun laws that help combat the epidemic and keep the public safe. With one of the lowest firearm mortality rates in the country, we’ve seen our laws work. ( BULL SHIP!) However, some tools, like our red flag laws, aren’t being used enough. There is something we can all do: pay attention to those around you. If you believe a coworker, family member, classmate, or student poses a danger to themselves or others, don’t wait – consider requesting a GVRO. Doing so could help save not only their life, but the lives of others as well.”
