Proposition 63

Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute.

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Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large–capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice's participation in federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Fiscal Impact: Increased state and local court and law enforcement costs, potentially in the tens of millions of dollars annually, related to a new court process for removing firearms from prohibited persons after they are convicted.

Semi-Official Election Results:

Yes votes: 5,432,566 [62.6%]

No votes: 3,244,344 [37.4%]

Details

Pro/Con
Pro: 

Proponents of Proposition 63 believe the measure will close loopholes to prevent mentally ill and dangerous criminals from obtaining guns. They claim the measure will strengthen background checks, introduce important new regulations and reporting requirements, and ensure that felons are not able to obtain guns. Supporters believe the measure will save lives that could be lost to gun violence.

Yes on Prop. 63
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Con: 

Opponents of Proposition 63 believe the measure will burden law abiding citizens without keeping violent criminals and terrorists from obtaining firearms. They claim that other methods that are more effective in stemming gun violence will suffer because Proposition 63 will divert law enforcement resources. Opponents believe that resources should be used to hire more officers and to target, investigate, and prosecute dangerous individuals and terrorists.

No on Prop 63
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KCET Props in a Minute videos

Video Voter - A Guide to California’s Ballot Measures. Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College

Project for an Informed Electorate Initiative Explainer videos, California State University, Sacramento

 

 

Multimedia
Supporters
Yes on Prop. 63
Yes on Prop. 63
Non-Partisan
KCET Props in a Minute: Prop 63 - Background Checks and Ammo Sales
KCET Props in a Minute: Prop 63 - Background Checks and Ammo Sales
Sacramento State - Project for an Informed Electorate - Prop 63
Sacramento State - Project for an Informed Electorate - Prop 63
Claremont McKenna College Video Voter - Prop. 63: Gun and Ammunition Control
Claremont McKenna College Video Voter - Prop. 63: Gun and Ammunition Control
Opponents
 It Doesn't Matter Who You Are
It Doesn't Matter Who You Are
No To 63 | Kim Rhode
No To 63 | Kim Rhode
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