California self-defense bill pulled due to 'misleading information'

California Lawmaker Withdraws Bill Aimed at Limiting Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense

A Democratic Assemblyman has withdrawn legislation filed this year that would have restricted the use of lethal force to protect oneself. Assemblyman Rick Chavez Zbur, of Hollywood, canceled Assembly Bill 1333, sponsored by the gun-control group Everytown for Gun Safety, on March 12, blaming misleading information. “We have worked closely with law partners and gun safety organizations to strive for the right balance of protecting victims from ar…

California Democrat Withdraws Bill Attacking Right to Self-Defense

California self-defense bill withdrawn after ridicule from GOP

A law proposed by a Los Angeles-area Democrat that would have narrowed the scope of when someone could use lethal force in an act of self-defense has been withdrawn, the bill's sponsor announced on Wednesday.

Bill that would make it illegal to defend yourself pulled

Los Angeles County assemblymember's bill that would have changed self-defense laws is pulled due to public pressure from District Attorneys and public outcry.

AB 1333 is Dead: Assemblyman Zbur Withdraws Bill Limiting Self-Defense – California Globe

Assemblyman Rick Zbur (D-Los Angeles) announced late on Wednesday that he would be withdrawing his new self-defense limitation bill following significant public backlash and confusing language in the bill. Assembly Bill 1333, which was introduced last month, would have eliminated certain circumstances under which homicide is justifiable, including, among others, in defense of a habitation or property. The bill would have also additionally clarif…

Fierce backlash forces California Dems to pull bill that would have destroyed self-defense rights

A state assemblyman said they were trying to prevent cases like that of Kyle Rittenhouse.