Bill > AB1316

This bill requires the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide specific firearm safety and legal information to every hunting license purchaser starting July 1, 2027. The mandatory information will cover five key areas: safe firearm storage practices, California's child access prevention laws, parental and guardian liability when children could potentially access firearms at home, basic California firearm laws, and guidance on how to legally transfer or relinquish a firearm. The department is authorized to work with the Department of Justice to develop regulations for implementing this requirement and may choose to include additional informational content with hunting licenses. This provision aims to enhance firearm safety awareness among hunting license holders by ensuring they receive critical educational materials about responsible firearm ownership and legal obligations. The requirement will apply to all hunting license purchasers, regardless of age or residency status, and will be incorporated into the existing annual and lifetime hunting license processes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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