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AB 1527 - Prohibits Open Carry of Certain Unloaded Firearms - Key Vote
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Bob Blumenfield voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - June 26, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (44-29) - May 3, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Open Carry of Certain Unloaded Firearms
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits open carry of certain unloaded firearms.
- Prohibits an individual from openly carrying an unloaded firearm that is not a handgun in an incorporated city, whereas existing law prohibits openly carrying an unloaded handgun in unincorporated areas (Sec. 12).
- Classifies the open carry of an unloaded firearm that is not a handgun in an incorporated city as a misdemeanor punishable by the following (Sec. 12):
- No more than 1 year in county jail;
- A fine of up to $1,000; or
- Both a fine and imprisonment if the firearm and ammunition are in the individual's immediate possession.
- Exempts individuals from the provisions of this bill in certain situations including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 12):
- The individual holding an unloaded firearm is within a place of business, a place of residence, or on private property where the owner of the property allows that individual to carry a firearm;
- The firearm is either in a locked container or case and is being transported directly between places where individuals are not prohibited from possessing firearms;
- The individual holding an unloaded firearm is a peace officer or an honorably retired peace officer who is authorized to carry such a weapon; or
- The individual holding an unloaded firearm is a licensed hunter who is engaged in hunting or going to or returning from that hunting expedition.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 23, 2012
Title: Prohibits Open Carry of Certain Unloaded Firearms
Sponsors
- Anthony J. Portantino Jr. (CA - D) (Out Of Office)
