A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
Thursday received support from an array of gun safety organizations, but some think it is unlikely to get the backing it would need to pass. Burlingame gun shop owner"Every time a politician talks about doing something to take your 2nd Amendment away -- unfortunately, for some of you, you probably won't like it -- but I make a lot more money, because people come in and get worried about their 2nd Amendment [rights], and they come in and buy guns," Parkin told CBS News Bay Area.
Under the proposed amendment, the national minimum age to purchase a gun would be raised from 18 to 21. It would also implement a waiting period for gun purchases, create universal background checks and prevent civilians from purchasing assault weapons — all current restrictions in California. A victim of gun violence herself, she says the proposal is written to protect the 2nd Amendment and appeal to states hesitant to change — contrary to criticism that the proposal seeks to override the 2nd Amendment.
"They say we can't stop domestic terrorism without violating the 2nd Amendment and thoughts and prayers is the best we can do," Newsom said in the ad."I'm here to tell you that's a lie. We can do something about it."
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