Tonight, the Palm Springs City Council will discuss imposing stricter gun ordinances in the city.
The proposal, from Councilman Geoff Kors, would include the following (via KESQ):
- All so-called “large-capacity” magazines that can hold 10 or more rounds would be prohibited, except for law enforcement
- No shooting, recreational or otherwise, would be allowed without written permission of the police chief, except for law enforcement officers firing for practice
- All guns kept in a home or vehicle would have to be stowed in a locked container or storage device
- Any firearm that’s lost or stolen would have to be reported to the police department within 48 hours
- Any merchant selling or transferring ammunition would be required to record every transaction by gathering personal identifying details on the purchaser or recipient via an “ammunition sales log.”
Any violator would face misdemeanor charges.
Kors says the measures are needed after the Orlando nightclub shooting. The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) feels otherwise and has planned a rally outside of City Hall.
“Thank you for continuing to stand with CRPA as we lead the resistance in California to stop those who seek to disarm law-abiding citizens while allowing criminals to roam free.,” the organization posted on their website.
The council will also discuss new laws involving gender neutral bathrooms, equal rights for transgender workers, and a possible ban on new vacation rentals in the city.
The gun control measures will be the final issue taken up by the council, according to the agenda.
