Posted on 10/10/2009 10:28:47 AM PDT by kellynla
We reported recently that the California Legislature passed AB 962. This bill would require anyone buying pistol ammo to provide drivers’ license #, address, and a thumbprint. And, because AB 962 requires all pistol ammo sales to be “face to face”, the law would effectively ban mail-order ammo sales in California. While AB 962 targets pistol ammo sales, it could also apply to any type of rifle ammo that has been used in pistols (including single-shots). That would include 22LR, 22 rimfire magnum, .223 Rem, 6BR, 30-30, .308 Winchester, and more.
Opposition Efforts Gain Strength Right now, unless CA Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes AB 962 before October 11, 2009, the bill will become law, effective February 1, 2011. Californians need your help convincing Gov. Schwarzenegger to veto AB 962. The good news is that many sportsmen and shooters, both inside and outside California, have already contacted the Governor. But opponents of AB 962 need to do more. The NSSF reports:
“With great support from Cabela’s and major distributors throughout the country, grassroots efforts to combat three anti-gun bills in California have been so strong that the Governor’s Office has had to open up another fax line (916-445-4633) to handle demands that he veto the anti-gun legislation. NSSF is encouraging all manufacturers, retailers and distributors, along with all sportsmen, gun owners and firearms enthusiasts, to continue calling, writing and faxing Gov. Schwarzenegger’s office urging him to veto AB 962 (ammunition registration).”
AB 962 May Affect Ammo Prices Outside California Why should non-Californians care about this legislation? First, remember that over 10% of the nation’s population resides in California. If the CA market is effectively closed off to major mail-order ammo vendors, their volume will decrease significantly, and that could result in price hikes in other markets. Second, this law sets a terrible precedent. If California can effectively require registration of all persons who purchase ammo, you know that full gun registration will be the next step.
Accordingly, we request that all our readers take a few seconds to communicate with Gov. Schwarzenegger and ask him to veto AB 962. This is easy to do. You can quickly voice your opinion by calling, e-mailing, or faxing the Governor (fax line is 916-445-4633).
Telephone the Governor and Ask Him to Veto AB 962:
Step 1: Call 916-445-2841
Step 2: Press 1 for English
Step 3: Press 2 for commenting on a bill on the Governor’s desk
Step 4: Press 2 for AB 962
Step 5: Press 2 for Oppose
Email the Governor and Ask Him to Veto AB 962:
Step 1: Go to www.Gov.Ca.Gov/interact
Step 2: Fill in name and email address
Step 3: Select “GUN CONTROL” from pull-down menu
Step 4: Click “SUBMIT” (No, you’re not done yet!!)
A new page will open…
Step 5: Type in your message. It can be as simple as: “Please VETO AB 962. This bill will cost California in lost tax revenues. It also violates the rights of law-abiding citizens.”
Step 6: Click SEND
Infringement!?
If Ahnould is dumb enough to sign the bill, litegation will begin the following day...it is clearly unconstitutional.
...it is clearly unconstitutional.
Don’t bet on it. This is in Kaliforina.
BLOAT BLOAT BLOAT!
Simple Solutions to complex problems:
Article 1 section 10, No State Shall make anything but Gold and Silver Coin , a Tender in payment of debt.
All Ammunition and Firearms manufactures just need to Require ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES and THEIR EMPLOYEE pay in Legal Tender as Described in the Constitution. There is no Law nor Requirement that Private Citizens and Private Business accept Federal Reserve Credits, They are only required to PAY TAXES to the Federal Government. They cannot do anything to anybody for refusing Federal Reserve Notes. This will immediately disarm the State Government.
JUST SAY NO
Dare to Read The Constitution
Maybe. They could easily make boxes of ammo be labeled with tax stamps and ban posession of unmarked ammunition. That is no doubt the next steps.
And Californians should be prevented from moving from that state.
They crapped in their own nest, they should deal with it and not track their ways to other states.
Can we deport all the Texans and clowns from the other 48 states who live here too.
ya know “if” that clown Bush that you Texans gave us for POTUS had done his job, secured the border and deported all the illegals we have in this country we wouldn't have all the crime & illegal drugs and have to arm our asses to the teeth just protect our homes, businesses & families.
I suggest you keep your “hate CA” posts to yourself because TX and some of its residents are nothing to brag about either.
Ouchie ouchie ouchie...oh that really really hurts! OMG, I'm mortally wounded LOL!
What? Does knowing that Californian emigrants are loathed throughout the country bother you? Awwwww......
>”....unless CA Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes AB 962 before October 11, 2009, the bill will become law,...”<
The clock is ticking. Arnold has a few hours to sign this. Hope he’s not on a skiing trip! Any ‘Arnold sightings’?
Yeah, let's compare just the Second Amendment infringements that the people of Kalifornia seem to want compared to Texas.
And we might as well look at the number of people wishing that they could live in Kalifornia to the number of people wanting to live in Texas. How many people are moving to Kalifornia for more freedom and better living conditions??
Maybe if Kalifornians didn't endure such contemptable slugs in Sacramento some of us wouldn't have such negative attitudes.
LOL. It’s not that easy.
Many have tried your way to avoid paying taxes and ended up in jail/broke. Not fair, I know, but it is a fact.
I am well aware of what the Constitution says. Don’t pay your taxes this year based on your stand and then get back to me.
Arnold caved, AB 962 is now law. Coming to your state soon!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360772/posts
Awwww....C’mon, man!
I guess that’s what happens when the people elect someone to high office who isn’t a real American...and he’s not the only one.
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