Gun Owners’ Private Information Breached After California Unveils Firearms Portal

Gun Owners’ Private Information Breached After California Unveils Firearms Portal
A customer shops for a pistol in Tinley Park, Illinois, on Dec. 17, 2012. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Updated:
0:00

Firearms owners who have a concealed carry permit in California had their data leaked Monday after Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal, according to gun rights groups.

According to gun news outlet The Reload, personal information was leaked online for at least 2,891 people who live in Los Angeles County and have standard licenses. That includes 420 reserve officers, 244 judge permits, and 63 people with employment-related permits.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
twitter
Related Topics