Support AB 144 (Portantino) - Banning Open Carry
The open carrying of firearms intimidates the public, wastes law enforcement resources, and creates opportunities for injury and death due to the accidental or intentional use of firearms. AB 144 (Portantino) will prohibit openly carrying an unloaded firearm in public areas.
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Tell Starbucks: Espresso Shots, Not Gunshots
Join VPC member organization, the Brady Campaign, in their efforts to change Starbucks' policy allowing open carry of weapons in their coffeeshops.
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Support AB 568 (Skinner) - Ending the Use of Shackles on Pregnant Women
Express your support for AB 568, which will put an end to the unnecessary and dangerous shackling of pregnant women during transport to and from juvenile and adult correctional facilities. This bill, formerly known as AB 1900, was proposed last year and passed through both houses unanimously. It was then vetoed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bill requires the Corrections Standards Authority to develop standards for state and county facilities that limit the use of shackles on pregnant women during transport.