Persuasive Essay: The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act

The laws in California have been changing for the past decades, due to the horrific tragedies that have been occurring. In 1994 two new acts were established. One prohibiting specific assault weapons to be sold. The second act enforced a waiting period when purchasing a weapon. On 2012, a new federal law was signed which expanded the locations where gun owners can take firearms to. In September 25, 1791, congress passed the right to bear arms. On December 15, 1791, the second amendment was established. This gives the right to the people to keep and bear arms. Although this is a federal law, this does not prohibit the state to apply any regulations that are needed. In 1994 the Brady handgun violence prevention act and the violent crime control and law enforcement act were established. The Brady handgun violence prevention act prohibited someone’s from purchasing a handgun without a background check being conducted. Once the background check is …show more content…

Prior to 2012, guns were not allowed in national parks and wildfire refuges. But a law was signed to allow this, as long as the state authorizes this. It is legal to carry concealed handgun, if the owner has a permit. Although, it is illegal to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle, public place, and on a person. When transporting firearms they are to be in a locked container instead the trunk. It is illegal for any person to expose their firearm in a public place. A person who does not obey by these laws in subject to be guilty of committing a felony. Throughout time there has been readjustment to the laws regarding weapons and control laws. Some of these laws have been influenced by the tragic events weapons have been used in. On December 16, 2011 a southern California Edison employee walked into the building and killed two employees, injured two others and then took his own