The State Senate has passed SB 52, which would require the testing and licensing of all handgun purchasers. It is now in the Assembly, in a committee. FIrst, a right cannot be licensed. Second, the expense will be an enormous waste of tax money. Sheriff Mike Carona of Orange County says his staff has estimated an annual expense of $180,000 just fo rhis department. If you live in California, please write your Assembly person and the Governor. We all know Gov. Davis has "National Aspirations," so anyone's cards and letter will probably help. Davis had asked the legislature to hold off for a while on new gun laws, so their actions may also have upset him as as "in your face" affront.<BR>Governor Gray Davis<BR>State Capitol<BR>Sacramento, CA 95814<BR>PH: (916) 445-2841<BR>Fax: (916) 445-4633
