Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

Judge Upholds California Law Restricting 18- to 20-Year-Olds’ Access to Guns

A federal judge has upheld a California law that restricts young adults from buying guns, finding the statute fits within the nation’s historical tradition of gun regulations. California penal code Section 27510 bars federal gun dealers from selling or otherwise giving possession of guns to people younger than 21. The law does allow 18- to 20-year-olds to buy certain types of guns if they obtain a hunting license, are serving in the military, or…

Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has recently found himself in hot water following a video he posted in dissent of a policy recently upheld by the Court. California currently bans large-capacity magazines that hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. But this was challenged in Duncan v. Bonta, where the Plaintiffs argued that the ban was unconstitutional. However, in a 7-4 decision, the Court ruled that the…

California Gun Control Getting Stupider and Stupider