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California has some of the strongest gun laws in the country and leads the nation in having the most comprehensive system for removing firearms from those who are legally prohibited from having a gun. With Gun Sense Candidate Gavin Newsom as governor, the state has enacted new gun safety legislation.

3,253 In an average year, 3,253 people die by guns in California. More at EveryStat.
#1 in the country for Gun Law Strength. See why.

New legislation introduced by Governor Newsom includes raising the minimum age for sales and transfers of firearms and investing state funds to support evidence-based community violence intervention strategies. To become a safer state, California can strengthen its background checks by allowing the state to have discretion over gun purchases by people who are at risk of harming themselves or others.

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Following Advocacy and Testimony from California Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Senate Committee Advances Legislation to Strengthen Concealed Carry Laws

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