National Rifle Association’s Preemption Argument On Gun Control Rejected.

Both the appellate and trial courts held a county ordinance which precludes the possession and use of guns in the county’s parks and recreational areas was not preempted by state law. In its amicus brief, the National Rifle Association argued the state of California has impliedly occupied the field and that “visiting Carry License holders will be confronted with a patchwork quilt of different firearm restrictions each time they enter another jurisdiction to enjoy the county parks. . .” The appellate court noted a county board of supervisors could well conclude a stricter standard of gun control is warranted in some areas. Calguns Foundation, Inc. v. County of San Mateo (Cal. App. First Dist., Div. 2; August 2, 2013) 218 Cal.App.4th 661.