After Cop’s Death, Gov. Gavin Newsom Says He Supports Expanding ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws
LAPPL News Watch
June 26, 2019
Days after the shooting death of a Sacramento police officer, Gov. Gavin Newsom signaled Tuesday that he was prepared to sign additional gun control measures making their way through the California Legislature.
Newsom made his comments as he touted a new state law taking effect July 1 that will require background checks of people purchasing ammunition to make sure they are not prohibited from possessing firearms.
The governor was asked about the death Wednesday of Sacramento police Officer Tara O'Sullivan, who was shot in an ambush after she responded to a domestic violence call. Officers say the alleged gunman had criminal convictions for domestic violence, DUI and battery, and had guns that are illegal in California, including two assault weapons.
Newsom said Tuesday he has provided millions of dollars more funding in his budget to remove guns from prohibited persons. He also has supported California’s “red flag” law, which allows family members and law enforcement officers to seek a court order to remove all firearms from an individual deemed to pose a danger.
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Newsom hates guns. He hates people who like guns. He hates people who own guns. He hates people who want to own guns. He will do ANYTHING he possibly can to stand in the way of any gun ownership in the formerly great state of California.
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