California’s comprehensive approach to gun violence prevention continues to make strides with the passing of Senate Bill 1384. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022, it seeks to aid law enforcement investigations and prevent unlawful firearm sales. For Surveillance for Firearm Dealers.
The law has a specific provision requiring all licensed firearms dealers to maintain an up-to-date digital video and audio surveillance system that records all areas of the premises where firearms transactions may occur. As well as entrances and exits. You need to keep the recordings for at least one year and only let people who have permission use them.
Each of the premises will have signage installed to notify the public of the surveillance system, to ensure that all retailers are compliant. A frame rate of 15 frames per second, display with the date and time, and failure notification system are all required for all footage.
The ATF estimates that more than two thousand licensed firearms dealers are currently operating in California. To avoid serious consequences, it’s essential to obey the law completely. All firearms dealers in the state, therefore, have until January 1, 2024, to be in full compliance.
Senate Bill 1384 is the latest in California’s comprehensive approach to gun violence prevention, aiming to keep residents and visitors safe from potential firearms transactions. A thoughtful and thorough law, it’s certain to provide long-term benefits that will serve to protect our communities from illegal activities for years to come.
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- Maintain one year of video and audio recordings
- Continuous 24-hour surveillance
- Video surveillance is required for:
- All interior entries and exits
- All firearm display locations
- All points of sale
Violations
- A violation of these requirements or prohibitions is grounds for forfeiture of a firearms dealer’s license.
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