By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌

Both the California Assembly and Senate voted this month to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 1263, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

The bill seeks to tighten oversight of privately manufactured firearms—those made without serial numbers — by holding individuals who help produce them legally liable.

AB 1263 has now moved to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his approval or veto.

On Sept. 12 the Assembly voted 62-13 in favor of the legislation. The day before the Senate voted to pass the bill with 29-10 vote.

AB 1263 is poised to become California state law at a time when political violence, state gun laws, and the Second Amendment have taken center stage in the nat

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