Common Sense Prevailed: California Democrat Withdraws Anti-Self-Defense Bill AB 1333 After Public Backlash

Common Sense Prevailed: California Democrat Withdraws Anti-Self-Defense Bill AB
1333 After Public Backlash - Blames Misinformation

Common sense has prevailed after a Californian Democrat who sponsored a bill
that essentially banned self-defense during a home invasion bent the knee and
withdrew his proposal. The bill received almost unanimous opposition from
Californian law enforcement, Republican lawmakers, victims of crimes, and the
pro-2A gun lobby National Rifle Association (NRA).

Assemblyman Rick Zbur (D-Los Angeles) sponsored AB 1333 which sought to limit
circumstances under which homicide was justifiable during a home invasion.

"This bill would eliminate certain circumstances under which homicide is
justifiable.[e.g.] in defense of a habitation or property." It also intended to
"clarify circumstances in which homicide is not justifiable .[e.g.] when a
person uses more force than necessary to defend against a danger."

Its revised version also required homeowners to exhaust "every reasonable means
to escape such danger other than the use of force likely to cause death or great
bodily injury. Commonsense Californians and netizens on social media pointed out
that the bill essentially banned self-defense and obligated the homeowner to
retreat instead of creating a deterrent to home invasion.

However, Assemblyman Zbur contradicted that observation claiming that it intends
to prevent "wannabe vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse from provoking violence and
claiming self-defense."

Ironically, the bill did not hold the home invaders responsible for creating a
dangerous situation. Instead, it focused on the homeowner's reaction, putting
them at risk of severe legal consequences for defending their property.
Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) noted that the bill would leave homeowners
second-guessing "whether defending your family is 'justifiable.'"

Californian sheriffs also criticized the bill, adding to the mounting pressure
to drop the proposed legislation. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said AB 1333
would "negatively impact a person's inalienable right to defend themselves or
others against attack" and imposes a "subjective standard for people who
legitimately fear for their lives."

Similarly, Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain said that telling people "they can't
protect themselves in their own home against a criminal element is probably one
of the most ridiculous things."

However, the radical anti-gun group Moms Demand Action supported the bill
claiming it "promotes safe de-escalation" in "conflicts outside the home."

Ironically, the confused coven of anti-2A mombies could not decipher that the
bill targeted self-defense situations at home and not outside. Additionally,
women's use of a weapon in self-defense during a violent crime reduces the
possibility of a completed rape and the probability of an injury to zero.
Similarly, over 1 million crimes are prevented annually when victims brandish a
firearm, which could be considered assault with a deadly weapon in some
circumstances. Based on the bill's vague language, it also cannot be ruled out
that brandishing a firearm at an invader could be considered excessive force.

Meanwhile, California also has more than a fair share of ridiculous anti-gun
laws which make self-defense outside the home almost impossible. Restricting
self-defense at home would be the final step in taking away all citizens' rights
to defend themselves, essentially turning them into sitting ducks for violent
armed criminals. Nevertheless, Assemblyman Zbur announced on Wednesday that he
would withdraw the controversial bill following a public backlash, which he
termed as "misleading information."

"Unfortunately, misleading information has fueled fear and confusion about the
bill," he said. "I have decided to withdraw AB 1333 from further consideration,
once it is referred to [the] committee on Thursday and has been amended to
clarify items that caused confusion."

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