San Jose on Tuesday is believed to be the first city in the nation to approve liability insurance and a fee for San Jose gun owners. guncontrol
The gun control ordinance, introduced by San Jose Mayorwas approved in a virtual meeting. The meeting included discussion portions by the mayor, city council and public comment.
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure in a 10 to one vote despite opposition from some gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights. There were two separate votes; one on the insurance mandate and a second on the annual fee. The fee would go towards firearm safety education and services such as domestic violence prevention and mental health services. Associated Press contributed to this story.
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