Source: Fox News
Summary
The Department of Justice warned California that it would file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not scrap plans to enforce a “Glock ban,” which the federal government argues violates the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms. California’s Assembly Bill 1127, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom last fall, is set to take effect on July 1 and prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling or transferring certain pistols, including Glocks. The law also reclassifies Glocks as “machinegun-convertible” since their trigger mechanisms can be modified with illegal aftermarket conversion devices.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Department of Justice sends a letter to California officials, warning them to scrap the “Glock ban” or face a lawsuit. The letter cites the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms. California’s Attorney General and Governor are given a deadline to respond. The law in question, Assembly Bill 1127, is set to take effect on July 1. The Department of Justice is willing to negotiate, but only if California acknowledges the unconstitutionality of the law.
The ritual of warning letters and threats of lawsuits is a familiar one in the ongoing debate over gun control.
Author: Evan Null
