Wednesday, December 21, 2016

California retailers report run on guns before restrictions arrive

Image result for gun controlCalifornia retailers report run on guns before restrictions arrive - SFGate:
"...Gov. Jerry Brown’s approval of wide-ranging gun control legislation in July has led to a run on firearms in California, with some stores reporting sales have doubled since then.
Starting Jan. 1, the general public in California can no longer buy semiautomatic rifles equipped with bullet-buttons that allow for the quick removal and replacement of ammunition magazines.
Guns purchased before Jan. 1 can be kept as long as the owners register them with the state as assault weapons.
As a result, sales of the long guns have at least doubled at many California gun stores, owners report..."

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