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Monterey Park police outline GVRO use and recent California gun laws as council adopts gun‑violence resolution
Summary
Lieutenant Brenda Glasses told the council the Monterey Park Police Department has obtained one Gun Violence Restraining Order since 2016 and summarized several recent state laws; the council unanimously approved a related resolution and asked staff to increase public outreach on firearm‑safety options.
Lieutenant Brenda Glasses of the Monterey Park Police Department told the council the city has used one Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) since the local ordinance passed in 2016 — an instance involving threats to a government entity that resulted in seized weapons.
Glasses summarized recent statewide changes affecting firearms: she cited Senate Bill 704, which requires in‑person purchases through licensed federal firearms dealers; Assembly Bill 1127, which restricts sales/transfers of certain semiautomatic pistols and cited Glocks as an example; Senate Bill 53, which expands secure‑storage requirements (effective July 1); Senate Bill 899, which updates GVRO processes and databases; and Assembly Bill 1078, described as adding stricter background‑check vetting for concealed‑carry applicants effective Jan. 1. Glasses encouraged residents to use city resources (a web QR code) for gun locks, residential pickups and GVRO assistance.
A council member asked that the city’s information be posted in the Cascades newsletter and on social media; staff agreed to add firearm‑safety information and the department said it would light a local landmark in orange for Wear Orange day if feasible. The council passed the resolution addressing gun violence by unanimous vote.
