BURBANK, Calif.—A moratorium was in effect Wednesday in Burbank barring the establishment of new or replacement gun stores, with the city council approving a pause to consider “regulatory frameworks” for such businesses.
The Tuesday night vote by the Burbank City Council followed a series of protests by residents who argued that the city has one of the highest concentrations of gun stores in the nation, with a total of 14. Last month, a group of residents held a rally outside Burbank City Hall demanding action on the issue.
In response, the council Tuesday night approved a 45-day moratorium “on the establishment of new or replacement retail businesses selling firearms or ammunition,” according to the city. During the moratorium, city staff will research possible regulations, including the following:…