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guns for safety. He cited incidents from the LA riots. But the responsibility starts with the <br />people. People should be educated on the use of guns and how to store gum safely in their <br />homes. <br /> <br /> Lynn Warner, 6948 Cone Verde, said gun safety is taught to her children at home. She <br />felt it should be taught in the schools as well. She opposed the ordinance. She felt that the <br />economically disadvantaged citizens had a right to buy guns they could afford. She was <br />concerned with the attack on her constitutional rights. She said the criminals, not law abiding <br />citizens, should be punished severely. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked her opinion on trigger locks? <br /> <br /> Ms. Warner did not support trigger locks. <br /> <br /> Bob Thomas, Outdoor World, 3903 Santa Rita Road, felt Pleasanton did not warrant such <br />an ordinance because Pleasanton did not have a problem. He felt a law of this nature was an <br />emotional ploy by outside influences. The kinds of guns that could be sold to residents was very <br />limited. He said the laws of California protect the citizens who desire to own handguns. He <br />urged Council to pass on the ordinance because it was not needed in the City of Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala asked if Outdoor World sold any of the guns listed on the roster? <br /> <br /> Mr. Thomas said at the present time approximately four guns were being sold that might <br />fall within that category. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala asked if such gum were banned from import to the United States in 1968. <br /> <br /> Mr. Thomas said no guns that Outdoor World sold had been banned. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala said the junk guns that the ordinance listed for banning were actually banned <br />from import to the United States in 1968. Since then the guns have been manufactured primarily <br />in Southern California. She asked if he had any facts on these manufacturers? <br /> <br /> Mr. Thomas said he did not, but he would be happy to obtain the information from his <br />manufacturers. He said the ordinance ignored the fact that more and more women were buying <br />small handguns for protection. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis asked if he knew how many different models of handgum were manufactured <br />for sale in the United States? <br /> <br /> Mr. Thomas said he did not know. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 5 02/09/98 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />