Los Angeles’ New Gun Magazine Law Makes Streets Safer… For Criminals

By Bob Owens

Violent criminals have another reason to cheer in Los Angeles as Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a bill ensuring that criminals will be better armed than law-abiding citizens:

In 60 days, there will be no such thing as a legally grandfathered civilian-owned magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds in Los Angeles.

Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the citywide ordinance Friday prohibiting the ownership of what the state deems large-capacity detachable firearm magazines. The controversial measure was introduced by City Councilman Paul Krekorian and passed the council by unanimous vote on July 28.

Krekorian, along with gun control advocates, joined Garcetti at City Hall for the signing ceremony.

“I am committed to reducing the gun violence in our city,” Garcetti said. “This ban is part of that larger effort. It will help keep our streets safer and help prevent the magnitude of mass shootings. We are sending a clear message – we will not wait for Washington to act, we are ready to act now.”

As a direct result of the city’s ordinance, Crips, Bloods, Latin Kings, and MS-13 gang …read more

Source:: Bearing Arms