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NRA Members' Councils of California 3565 La Ciotat Way Riverside, CA 92501 http://www.nramemberscouncils.com October 1, 2003 For Additional Information Contact Us (951) 683-4NRA (4672) |
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On Thursday, Sept.25, 2003, AB1044 (Negrete-McLeod) was signed into law, protecting the privacy of CCW applicants across the Golden State.
California residents apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) at local law enforcement offices, where the applicant's personal information is maintained. Several years ago, California law was changed to require the CA Attorney General to also maintain a centralized Department of Justice database of local CCW application data. Along with other technical changes, AB1044 now prevents the state from keeping this information, protecting the CCW applicant's privacy.
AB1044 also removes the Attorney General's authorization to adopt and enforce regulations relative to CCW licenses, and would provide that the CCW license application forms remain local agency forms exempt from the Administrative Procedures Act.
AB1044 allows a person to comply with State and Federal laws without fear of their personal information being easily compiled and used without their knowledge. AB1044 is an example of a "common sense gun law", protecting the privacy of law-abiding Californians who endeavor to defend themselves and their loved ones via legal means.
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