SB798 Delayed

['Skyhawk']

It appears it was thrown out due to some technicalities. Whoo hoo!

However it will be back up for voting again. So it's a small victory for now but stick to your guns because it may come around again.....

[Variable]

Its more of a reprieve. Alot of bills get sent back through the system a few times before getting passed.

['Skyhawk']

Roger that. I heard it will be back up for voting in the fall. Hopefully the oposition will use this time to sharpen their blades.

[code789]

this is what i received today

Legislative Alert! – SB 798

Yesterday, the Assembly Public Safety Committee, of which I am a member, heard arguments in support of and against SB 798 (De León) which would classify all BB gun and airsoft devices as imitation firearms, thereby subjecting them to new rules and specifications (i.e. color, packaging, etc).

After hearing a great deal of testimony on this controversial bill, I am pleased to inform you that SB 798 failed to pass. The committee voted to oppose this legislation with a vote of 2:5. Please be assured that I not only strongly opposed this legislation, but I spoke out against in during committee discussion.

This bill is unnecessary and excessive. In fact, coloring BB guns and Airsoft products in bright colors will do little except give parents and children the impression that these devices are toys. This creates confusion and hides the fact that they can cause serious or fatal injury if misused or improperly handled.

We need to focus our efforts on strengthening the economy and creating jobs, not creating new hardships and restrictions for retailers, business owners, and responsible gun owners.

I am glad that my colleagues agreed with me on this issue and I thank you for your continued action and support. It is because of your involvement that we were able to kill this unreasonable legislation.

It is an honor to serve you and the State of California.


Sincerely,
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
District 60

[Jester316]

This bill is unnecessary and excessive. In fact, coloring BB guns and Airsoft products in bright colors will do little except give parents and children the impression that these devices are toys. This creates confusion and hides the fact that they can cause serious or fatal injury if misused or improperly handled.

This quote give me hope that not all congressmen are retards.