(California) Assembly passes crackdown on carrying unloaded handguns in public

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http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/17/3631817/assembly-passes-crackdown-on-carrying.html

Saying you don't need a gun to order a cheeseburger, a California lawmaker Monday pushed through the Assembly a crackdown on carrying unloaded handguns in public places.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino's legislation takes aim at a movement that encourages people to show up at public places with unloaded handguns strapped to their side.

"Our families deserve to feel safe in our parks and coffee shops," said Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge.

"You don't need a handgun to order a cheeseburger," he said. "You don't need a handgun to order a cup of coffee."

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This does not bode well for the GOP/NRA - California has historically been a belleweather state for national social issues.

GOP/NRA over-reach meets reality

yup