Commentary Gov. Gavin Newsom late last week signed into law seven new gun-related bills. In sum, they make California’s gun laws, already the strictest in the nation, even more strict. Senate Bill 264 is by state Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine). It bans gun shows at the Orange County Fair and Event Center. Newsom’s press office explained, “Gun violence prevention experts warn that gun shows can create a venue to circumvent gun safety laws.” No citations were given. In fact, according to a 2019 study (pdf) by the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice, “Among prisoners who possessed a firearm during their offense, 0.8% obtained it at a gun show.” And gun shows are already highly regulated in California. Critics say SB 264 will kill about $1 million worth of business and the associated jobs. People still will be able to buy guns at other gun shows, …
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