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Supervisors pass first reading to require vetting of firearms and ammunition suppliers used by city departments
Summary
An ordinance passed on first reading would set minimum qualifications for vendors that sell firearms and ammunition to city departments, aiming to avoid procurement from dealers with documented federal violations.
May 7, 2024 — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance that would set minimum qualifications for suppliers from which the city procures firearms and ammunition.
Supervisor Stephanie introduced the measure, saying it was prompted by a Brady United report showing law-enforcement agencies in California had, at times, bought weapons from federally licensed dealers with ATF-documented violations, including failures to report multi-weapon sales — a red flag for possible straw purchases. The ordinance would require due diligence by city contracting offices and law-enforcement purchasing units to avoid vendors with recorded violations.
Supervisor Stephanie thanked city attorneys, the Office of Contracts Administration and the San Francisco Police Department for working to craft standards. She also noted Oakland has adopted a similar approach and framed San Francisco’s action as consistent with the city’s leadership on gun-safety policy.
The ordinance passed on first reading under the board’s routine consent procedure.
Ending: The ordinance advances for additional readings and implementation details will be worked out with the Office of Contracts Administration and SFPD.
