Steve Hilton’s Plan to Defend the Constitutional Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens

THE PROBLEM

The Second Amendment guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms. But after 16

years of one party rule, California Democrats have passed some of the most restrictive gun

laws in the country.

Instead of focusing on criminals who misuse firearms, Democrats in state government have

targeted law abiding citizens with layer after layer of regulation.

At the same time, the ability to obtain a concealed carry permit often depends on which

county someone lives in. Some counties follow the law. Others impose delays and barriers

that effectively deny residents their constitutional rights.

Attorney General Rob Bonta has repeatedly defended these restrictions in court, including

California’s ban on standard capacity magazines in Duncan v. Bonta and California’s

so-called “assault weapon” ban in Miller v. Bonta.

Californians deserve a governor who will defend their constitutional rights.

Steve Hilton’s Plan

Steve Hilton will take immediate action to restore Second Amendment rights in California,

working in close partnership with his ‘Golden Ticket’ running mate, Attorney General

candidate Michael Gates. When Californians elect Michael Gates as Attorney General,

California will finally have a Governor and Attorney General aligned in defending

constitutional rights instead of attacking them.

1. Bring California state government into compliance with the Second Amendment

As governor, Steve Hilton will issue an executive order directing all state agencies to review

their policies, regulations, and enforcement practices to ensure they comply with the Second

Amendment and recent Supreme Court rulings.

This order will require state agencies to identify policies that conflict with the Constitution

and take steps to bring those policies into compliance.

Steve Hilton will work with Attorney General Michael Gates to ensure state agencies receive

clear legal guidance on how to comply with the Constitution.RESTORING SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA

2. Ensure concealed carry laws are applied consistently across California

California law allows residents to obtain concealed carry permits, but access to those permits

varies widely depending on where someone lives.

As governor, Steve Hilton will direct Attorney General Gates to ensure every county in

California complies with federal and state concealed carry law, including the standards

established by the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.

Bruen. Attorney General Gates will work with county sheriffs and local officials to ensure

concealed carry permitting is applied fairly and consistently across the state.

The Constitution should apply equally in every county in California.

3. Review California’s firearm laws for constitutionality

California has enacted hundreds of firearm related laws over the past several decades. Many

of these laws were written before recent Supreme Court decisions clarified the scope of

Second Amendment protections.

As governor, Steve Hilton will direct the Governor’s legal team to conduct a comprehensive

review of California’s firearm laws to determine which restrictions are unconstitutional under

current Supreme Court precedent.

Instead of spending taxpayer money defending laws that violate the Constitution, California

should focus on enforcing laws against violent criminals.

A Simple Principle

The Second Amendment is part of the Constitution. California should respect it.

Steve Hilton will restore Second Amendment rights in California while ensuring laws are

applied fairly and consistently across the state.