Skinner Bill to Regulate Ammunition Sales Goes to Committee

From a press release from Assemblymember Nancy Skinner's office:

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) will present her legislation, AB 48, which would require anyone selling or transferring ammunition to an individual in California to require the buyer's identification, to be an authorized firearms dealer, and to report the sales to the Department of Justice.

Additionally, this bill makes it illegal for gun owners to purchase parts that allow them to convert their guns into assault-style weapons that can fire more than 10 rounds of bullets without reloading.

WHAT: AB 48, to regulate ammunition sales, to be heard by the Assembly Committee on Public Safety

WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 9:00 AM

WHERE: State Capitol Room 126

To learn more about this legislation, click here:

http://www.asmdc.org/members/a15/ab-48-bulletproofing-communities

Elected in 2008, Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) represents the 15th Assembly District, which includes Hercules, Pinole, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Richmond, El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont and parts of Oakland. Skinner serves as Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee. Her website is www.asmdc.org/Skinner.

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