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California Law Allowing Private Residents to Sue Gunmakers Takes Effect

California Law Allowing Private Residents to Sue Gunmakers Takes Effect
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters at Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2022. Nelvin C. Cepeda/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP
Jill McLaughlin
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A new California gun law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and retailers for selling banned firearms went into effect this year.

California’s new regulations give private citizens the ability to sue anyone who imports, distributes, manufactures, or sells assault firearms, homemade weapons, ghost guns, or .50 BMP rifles.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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