Gun Control Efforts Hurt Small Businesses, Industry Insiders Say

A newly released report which suggests regulations on small businesses in California have cost the state an estimated $492 million and 3.8 million jobs have spurred gun rights advocates to lobby the governor to veto three upcoming gun control bills.

The report was produced by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office, and prompted the California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to focus their efforts on preventing the signing of AB 962, which calls for firearm dealers to keep a registry of ammunition purchases.

Other bills that have been similarly criticized are SB 41, which requires additional paperwork and documentation for firearm sales and SB 585, which would set a precedent for banning gun shows in California.

The governor has until October 11 to veto them.