"The gun violence epidemic in this country has stolen too many lives and torn apart countless families, and it has only intensified this past year," Gloria said.
Hollywood celebrities, a former Presidents turned film producer, and entire media networks are pushing gun control with the #WearOrange campaign this weekend.
Mayor Gloria, Police Chief Nisleit reaffirm commitment to implement gun safety
San Diego officials said Friday that gun violence is on the rise in the city and are working to develop ways and spread awareness to address prevention.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit and community leaders gathered Friday on National Gun Violence Awareness Day to reaffirm their commitment to work together to implement public safety reforms and raise awareness of the danger of guns. For too long, the gun violence epidemic in this country has stolen too many lives and torn apart countless families, and it has only intensified this past year, Gloria said. Today underscores our collective commitment throughout our city to take meaningful action at every level of government to end senseless gun violence and make our neighborhoods safer.
Roger Benitez US Judge lifts California assault weapon ban.
Roger Benitez Federal Judge overturns California ban on assault weapons, likening AR-15 rifle to that of the Swiss knife. A 30 day window to appeal decision is reserved.
A federal judge on Friday overturned
California’s 32 year ban on assault weapons on constitutional grounds.
US District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego ruled that the 1989 ban on military-style rifles deprives state residents of their second amendment right to bear arms.
‘Under no level of heightened scrutiny can the law survive,’ Benitez said.
‘Like the Swiss Army knife, the popular
AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. Good for both home and battle,’ the judge said in his ruling’s introduction.