BURBANK, Calif.—A moratorium was in effect Wednesday in Burbank barring the establishment of new or replacement gun stores, with the city council approving a pause to consider “regulatory frameworks” for such businesses.
The Tuesday night vote by the Burbank City Council followed a series of protests by residents who argued that the city has one of the highest concentrations of gun stores in the nation, with a total of 14. Last month, a group of residents held a rally outside Burbank City Hall demanding action on the issue.
