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California Proposition 15, Handgun Ownership and Registration Initiative (1982)
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| Topic Firearms policy |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
California Proposition 15 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in California on November 2, 1982. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported requiring all handgun owners to register their handguns, establishing procedures for the transfer of handgun ownership, and establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations of such laws. |
A “no” vote opposed requiring all handgun owners to register their handguns, establishing procedures for the transfer of handgun ownership, and establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations of such laws. |
Election results
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California Proposition 15 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 2,840,154 | 37.18% | ||
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4,799,586 | 62.82% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 15 was as follows:
| “ | Handgun Registration | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | GUNS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Adds and amends statutes concerning ownership, registration, and sale of guns. Requires that all concealable firearms (handguns) be registered by November 2, 1983. Makes registration information confidential. Specifies procedures concerning sale and transfer of handguns by dealers and private parties. Restricts Legislature from banning ownership of shotguns, long rifles, or registered handguns and from requiring registration of shotguns or long rifles. Limits number of handguns to number in circulation in California on April 30, 1983. Specifies violation penalties, including imprisonment for certain violations. Provides specified civil damage liability upon unlawful transfer of concealable firearms. Contains other provisions. Summary of Legislative Analyst's estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact: Would have an indeterminable impact on state and local governments. Administrative costs: There would be major state and local administrative costs reimbursed in whole or in part by fees charged to affected handgun owners. Program costs: This measure would have an unknown impact on the costs of maintaining the criminal justice system. Revenues: This measure could impact sales and income tax revenues. Variables involved for each are discussed in more depth in Analyst's estimate. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 5 percent. For initiated statutes filed in 1982, at least 346,119 valid signatures were required.
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Footnotes
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