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Gun Owners of California takes notice of Lori Saldaña's effort to ban open carry

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California lawmaker would outlaw 'open carry' ....
Posted on 03-11-2010




California lawmaker would outlaw 'open carry' gun right


Gun owners have been meeting in coffee shops, parks, and restaurants wearing holstered weapons. California Assembly Member Lori Saldaña says 'open carry' of guns can create ‘potentially dangerous situations.’


By Michael B. Farrell Staff writer / March 10, 2010

San Francisco A California lawmaker has stepped into a growing gun rights debate by introducing legislation that would essentially outlaw what's called the "open carry" of unloaded weapons on public property.


The measure, which was first introduced last month but is not expected to have its first hearing until April, is meant to address the growing “open carry” movement, in which some gun owners have taken to meeting in coffee shops, parks, and restaurants while wearing holstered weapons to raise awareness about gun rights.


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