California: Concealed Carry Permit Holder Confidentiality Legislation to be Heard Next Tuesday

Contact members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee TODAY

Next Tuesday, April 23, the Assembly Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear an important pro-gun bill.  Assembly Bill 134 blocks the release of personal information of concealed carry permit holders through the public records act request law.

This legislation is essential for the protection of law-abiding gun owners in the Golden State.  Recently, there have been several instances of anti-gun media outlets publishing the names and addresses of concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit holders which jeopardizes the safety and violates the privacy of law-abiding citizens.  Such publications place lawful CCW holders at risk to criminals who may target their home to steal firearms.  AB 134 would ensure that this never happens in California.  An individual exercising his or her Second Amendment rights should not be put at risk of being a victim of gun theft by the public exposure of their private information, and enactment of this concealed carry permit holders protection legislation will prevent such abuse.  The privacy of carry permit holders in 38 states is now protected by laws similar to AB 134.

Not only is AB 134 strongly supported by the NRA and the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), it is also supported by the California State Sheriffs Association.

Members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee MUST hear from you TODAY urging them to SUPPORT AB 134.  Committee member contact information is provided below.

Don't forget to forward this alert to your family, friends and fellow gun owners throughout California and urge them to do the same.  We need all California gun owners and Second Amendment supporters to continually call AND e-mail their state legislators.  The California Legislature needs to know that this egregious attack against law-abiding citizens needs to stop.

Assembly Judiciary Committee (916) 319-2334:

Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (D-25), Chairman

(916) 319-2025

E-mail here

Assemblyman Donald Wagner (R-68), Vice-Chairman

(916) 319-2068

E-mail here

Assemblyman Luis Alejo (D-30)

(916) 319-2030

E-mail here

Assemblyman Ed Chau (D-49)

(916) 319-2049

E-mail here

Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (D-7)

(916) 319-2007

E-mail here

Assemblyman Cristina Garcia (D-58)

(916) 319-2058

E-mail here

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-44)

(916) 319-2044

E-mail here 

Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (R-77)

(916) 319-2077

E-mail here

Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (R-66)

(916) 319-2066

E-mail here

Assemblyman Mark Stone (R-29)

(916) 319-2029

E-mail here

You can also send a letter to all elected officials in California here.

You can also find information about anti-gun and pro-gun legislation in California at www.calnra.com.

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