Guns
Bay Area Startup Creates Technology To Let Gun Owners Remotely Disable Weapons
A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a cellphone controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved—and disable it remotely.
Stockton School Shooting Survivors On Differing Sides Of Gun Debate
When a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut late last year, it sent a shudder and a flashback through the people of Stockton.
Oakland Tries To Circumvent California Gun Control Rules
A public hearing was scheduled for Friday in Oakland to discuss a proposed state law that would allow Oakland to essentially circumvent California’s existing gun regulations in favor of something one city councilwoman suggested is better suited for violence-plagued Oakland.
2nd Vacaville Teacher Arrested In 24 Hours, Faces Gun & Drug Charges
Vacaville police arrested a middle school teacher Thursday morning after a loaded firearm and drugs were found in his parked car on campus, police said.
Convicted Felon Arrested With Loaded Gun In Car, Rifle, Ammo In Home
A convicted felon seen with firearms in his neighborhood was arrested Saturday after Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputies recovered a loaded handgun from his car and a rifle from his home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Calif. Agents Detail Risks Of Seizing Guns From Felons, Mentally Ill
Since the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, agents for the California Department of Justice have ramped up seizures of guns from people who have lost the right to carry firearms, particularly those who are mentally disturbed.
Gov. Brown Signs Bills To Speed Up Gun Seizures
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation expanding the ability of state agents to seize firearms from nearly 20,000 Californians who are not allowed to have them.
Redwood City Conference Seeks Way To Prevent More School Shootings
A first-of-its-kind conference in Redwood City on Monday sought to address school shootings and looks for solutions in how to prevent them.
NorCal County May Give Nation Glimpse Of Stricter Gun Laws
California has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. KPIX 5 went to the gun buying capital of California to see how the laws are working in practice.
California Senate OKs Spending $24M For Gun Seizures
State lawmakers have sent Gov. Jerry Brown a bill that would provide more money for a state program that confiscates guns from felons, those deemed mentally unstable and others who are prohibited from owning them.
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