SUPPORT: Bill to Exempt Gun Owners from 10 Day Waiting Period

By Justin Stakes

Roseville, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- In an effort to promote the ruling of the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Assembly woman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced AB 2229.

AB 2229 allows a person who is not otherwise prohibited from purchasing a firearm and is either authorized to carry a concealed firearm, possesses a valid Certificate of Eligibility, or owns a registered firearm to immediately pick up a purchased firearm without having to wait 10 days.

HELP PASS AB 2229

AB 2229 stems from a decision made by the U.S. District Court in Silvester v. Harris, a case litigated by The Calguns Foundation.

It found the 10-day waiting period violates the Second Amendment of those who successfully pass the standard background check prior to 10 days and who are in lawful possession of an additional firearm, possess a Certificate of Eligibility, or have a CCW.

Even though the Court has ruled the 10 day waiting period violates the Second Amendment, the State of California is still fighting the ruling tooth and nail.

EXEMPT GUN OWNERS FROM THE DAY WAITING PERIOD

AB 2229, if passed into law, will enforce the Court’s interpretation of the 10 day …Read the Rest

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