Council, Police Board Oppose Easing Concealed Weapon Rules
Los Angeles’ City Council and Police Commission both voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose pending state legislation that would relax the rules for obtaining permits to carry concealed weapons.
Officials estimate that the bill sponsored by Assemblyman William J. “Pete” Knight (R-Palmdale) would result in the issuance of 1.5 million new concealed weapons permits throughout California, with 500,000 in Los Angeles County. It has passed through committee and awaits a vote by the full Assembly.
The legislation would allow law enforcement officials to grant concealed weapons permits to any resident who has passed a firearms test and has not been convicted of a serious crime, belonged to a street gang or committed domestic violence.
“We can be the catalyst for creating unanimity among cities and send a strong message that all of us are united in opposing this dangerous, Wild West piece of legislation that threatens the health and safety of our state,” Councilman Mike Feuer told his colleagues before the vote.
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