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Orange County supervisors direct staff to draft secure gun‑storage ordinance after debate
Summary
After public testimony and a divided board discussion about privacy, enforcement and legal risk, supervisors voted 3–2 to direct county counsel to draft a secure gun‑storage ordinance clarifying when firearms in residences must be locked or disabled. Supporters cited child safety and suicide prevention.
A 3–2 majority of the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 25 directed county counsel to draft an ordinance that would require secure storage of firearms in residences in unincorporated parts of the county.
Supervisor Katrina Foley, who introduced the item, said the measure is meant to clarify ‘‘what responsible gun ownership and safe gun storage means’’ and to reduce theft, accidental discharge and youth suicide. Foley moved the item after four community speakers urged action, citing…
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