Hail Mary attempt to halt Californias Glock ban with days to go: Stay tuned

Gov.Gavin Newsom is facing a legal threat from the Department of Justice just days before a controversial California firearms law takes effect that would ban gun dealers from selling Glock-style handguns.In a letter sent Tuesday to the governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon warned the federal government is prepared to sue the Golden State unless it backs away from the restrictions before they take effect July 1.“The Second Amendment guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms for self-defense.

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Heller, 554 U.S.570, 625 (2008),” Dhillon wrote in the letter, which serves as a formal notice of potential litigation against the state.“Because handguns are the most popular weapon chosen by Americans for self-defense, a prohibition of their use is invalid.” Dhillon also publicized the warning on social media.

“Tick tock! On July 1, CA plans to impose an unconstitutional ‘Glock Ban.’ Today, I notified @CAGovernor & @AGRobBonta to drop the unconstitutional restrictions on law-abiding citizens’ rights to purchase legal firearms before the ban goes into effect, or we will sue.Stay tuned!,” she wrote on X, sharing the letter.The dispute centers on Assembly Bill 1127.

The legislation creates a new category of firearms known as “machinegun-convertible pistols” and prohibits licensed firearm dealers from selling newly stocked semiautomatic handguns that fall within that classification.Supporters of the measure argue it is aimed at preventing criminals from converting semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons using inexpensive aftermarket devices.Critics, however, contend the law effectively targets Glock-style pistols and other commonly owned handguns that are popular for self-defense.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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