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Could a 'gun violence restraining order' law prevent other mass killings?
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Jun 4, 2014
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Could a 'gun violence restraining order' law prevent other mass killings?
California legislators are considering a bill that would make it possible to take away someone's gun rights if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.
AURORA, CO - JULY 22: Hand guns are displayed at Firing-Line July 22, 2012 in Aurora, Colorado. Firing-Line is located not far from where suspect gunman James Eagan Holmes, 24, is accused of killing 12 people at a screening of the new "Batman" film last Friday. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)
Hand guns are displayed at Firing-Line July 22, 2012 in Aurora, Colorado.
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California legislators are considering a bill that would make it possible to take away someone's gun rights if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Two state lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to lessen the chance of another mass killing, prompted by last month's rampage in Isla Vista.

Known as the Gun Violence Restraining Order, AB 1014, co-authored by Assemblymembers Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) and Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), would allow any person to petition a court to remove someone’s right to possess a  firearm if it is believed the person in question is a danger to himself or others. 

KPCC's Stephanie O'Neill reports.