Gun Owners of California is in the process of transitioning to a new legislative tracking service that we believe will provide greater content and usability.  It will permit you to communicate directly with your elected representatives and will also have the most current data on GOC positions and bill status reports.  As both the Senate and Assembly have adjourned until January 3, 2022, this page will remain blank until that time.  HOWEVER, should you wish to see the results of the first half of the 2021/22 session, check out GOC’s blog on the last minute legislative shenanigans as well as updates on what Governor Newsom signed HERE.  (see posts from Sept 22, Sept 29 and October 10).

SB 2: No Better Word Than REPUGNANT

By L.A. Paredes | January 12, 2024

“SB2 is sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court.” In a stinging rebuke aimed directly at the anti-gun souls of Governor Gavin Newsom and…

Newsom Asserting “Leadership and Moral Authority?” How ‘Bout Intellectual Bankruptcy Instead?

By L.A. Paredes | September 27, 2023

Once again, a gaggle of progressive politicians shimmied up to Governor Newsom on Tuesday as he signed a bunch of legislation that will – wait for it – DO NOTHING.…

Appropriations Committee: Where Good Bills Die and Bad Bills Skate

By L.A. Paredes | August 30, 2023

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln There are only 10 working days left in the 2023/24 Legislative session and would it surprise anyone…

Grassroots Advocacy: HOW WE MOVE THE 2A NEEDLE

By L.A. Paredes | May 24, 2023

For 40 years, Gun Owners of California has been at the tip of the spear in fighting for effective crime control and opposing ineffective gun control. We do this by…

Do Nothing Legislation Does…Nothing

By L.A. Paredes | April 27, 2023

So, about all these guns bills… The Legislature is smack in the midst of policy committee hearings and believe it or not, GOC is tracking more anti-gun bills than ever.…

Climbing the Gun Control Mountain: The Summit of Failure Awaits

By L.A. Paredes | January 12, 2023

“…we go ahead and make laws because we’re California and WE DO IT ANYWAYS…” It’s a head-scratcher. Why would state legislatures across the country – and of course, here in…

Political “Friends” – Not All That Common

By L.A. Paredes | September 14, 2022

GOC’s founder was fond of saying “in politics, you have no real friends, only acquaintances, some better than others, but sooner or later they will all disappoint you.” Senator Richardson…

“Yeah, but…” – An Ode to the Perpetual Naysayers”

By 95west | September 7, 2022

“Yeah, but….” We all know people who pepper their conversations with “Yeah, but….”  – they just can’t resist throwing a wet blanket on the most positive of situations.  Make no…

BIG End of Session WINS for the Second Amendment

By L.A. Paredes | September 1, 2022

“Had we not had boots on the ground, we never would have been able to take advantage of the unique opportunities presented to us to defeat these bills.  It’s a…

Politicians Terrified of Responsible Gun Owners – Not Violent Criminals

By L.A. Paredes | August 18, 2022

GOC has been hammering the point for years that our singular best remedy to the anti-gun garbage is going to be in the courts.  Thankfully, the recent SCOTUS decision in…