San Francisco Supervisors Want to Ban Handguns
Thank god I live in San Francisco. It will be tough to get through the courts once the NRA throws its weight behind fighting the ban, but maybe it will set a precedent. Too many shootings in my hood. Though the ban will probably take years to have any impact, at least its a start.
From yesterday's Examiner
From yesterday's Examiner
Five city supervisors concerned with gun violence in San Francisco have created a ballot measure asking voters to prohibit the possession of handguns in The City and to ban the sale, manufacture and distribution of firearms in The City.
The bold move Wednesday triggered expressions of support from many civic leaders and an instant declaration of war from the powerful and litigious gun lobby.
"This will reduce homicide, suicide and domestic violence incidents involving guns," said Supervisor Chris Daly, who registered the November 2005 ballot measure with supervisors Matt Gonzalez, Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier and Tom Ammiano.
