2012 Bill Status Update

California Firearm-Related Legislative Information

The following is an update and status of significant bills in the legislative process that is of interest to CRPA members. Click bills to see more information. The information contained in the Bill Status Update is current as of 7/25/2012.

AB 1527	Ban On Open Carry Of Rifles And Shotguns
AB 1559	Firearms Dealer Regulatory Reform
AB 2179	Fish And Game: Enforcement And Penalties
AB 2182	Airports: Firearms: Arrest
AB 2283	Dept. Of Fish & Game Name Change
AB 2333	BB Devices: Imitation Firearm
AB 2344	Concealed Weapons
AB 2376	License To Carry Concealed Handgun: Good Cause: Hate Crime Victim
AB 2402	Dept. Of Fish & Game/Commission Strategic Vision
AB 2460	Peace Officer Firearms Transfers
AB 2549	Firearms: Possession Of Assault Weapons: Law Enforcement Officers
AB 2615	License To Carry Concealed Handgun: Good Cause Self-Defense
SB 249	Firearms: Assault Weapon Conversion Kits
SB 1148	Fish And Game Commission: Dept. Of Fish And Game
SB 1166	Department Of Fish & Game: Wildlife-Dependent Recreational Activities
SB 1178	Firearms: Return To Owner
SB 1221	Mammals: Use Of Dogs To Pursue Bears
SB 1286	Firearms: Handgun Registry
SB 1315	BB Devices; Imitation Firearms: Regulation: County Of Los Angeles
SB 1366	Firearms: Lost Or Stolen: Reports
SB 1367	Deer: Archery Season: Concealed Firearms
SB 1422	Handgun Safety Certificate: Exemptions
SB 1567	Firearms: Waiting Period: Exemption
SB 1569	Firearms: Waiting Period
SJR 10	Firearms Trafficking

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Write to Your Representatives and Commissioners

Send your comments on pending legislation and regulatory actions to your legislator and/or the Fish and Game Commission. And remember that it is just as important to send a letter or e-mail thanking officials when they support gun owners and sportsmen. Please keep in mind the following when you write:

• State your name and address (phone number optional)
• State that you are a member of CRPA
• Be professional and courteous
• Be concise
• State what the issue is
• State your concerns or your thanks
• State what action you are requesting

State Legislators: Find the specific address for your legislator at www.legislature.ca.gov or address your letter to your legislator and mail it to the State Capitol, Sacramento, 94248-0001

For questions on Fish and Game Commission meetings, permit revocations, and the regulatory process, please contact the Fish and Game Commission.

Mailing Address:
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
E-mail: fgc@dfg.ca.gov
(Include the subject of the regulations in the e-mail subject line)

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