SB 320 (Limon) – Opposition Letter
March 17, 2025 –
Dear Senator Limon:
Gun Owners of California is writing to express our strong opposition to SB 320, which seeks to create a “Voluntary Do Not Sell List” for firearms sold in California.
As you are no doubt aware, existing laws provide mechanisms for individuals struggling with mental health concerns to seek help without creating unnecessary bureaucratic barriers. Although voluntary, any list that restricts a Constitutional right sets a dangerous precedent, as no other right requires individuals to preemptively waive their freedoms that may be difficult or time-consuming to reverse. While SB 320 contains a safeguard that would protect citizens from adding their names to a list as a condition of employment, there is a very real possibility that individuals could be coerced or manipulated in placing themselves on the list for other reasons. Given DOJ’s existing technological inefficiencies and the numerous databases it manages, delays in removing someone from the “Do Not Sell” list could further compound the problem.
Additionally, SB 320 is an unnecessary expense of taxpayer dollars, as it would create a bureaucratic system for something individuals can already do on their own. There is no need to expand government resources on a voluntary restriction when anyone who does not wish to own a gun can simply refrain from buying one. Taxpayer money would be better spent on initiatives that directly support mental health services, law enforcement, and community safety measures that produce real results.
Our organization has a 40-year history of fighting for effective crime control and opposing ineffective gun control. The safety of Californians is at the very foundation of our mission, and it has been our consistent goal to work toward common sense solutions regarding the issue of crime and firearm ownership; this can be done, however, without sacrificing our Constitutional rights and the ability of the law abiding to protect their families. I would be more than pleased to discuss this at your convenience.
Respectfully,
Sam Paredes, Executive Director