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Newsom's Handgun Dilemma: Laws vs. Second Amendment Rights

3/7/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom received a SIG Sauer handgun from Shawn Ryan last year but has not taken possession due to California gun laws.
He must navigate a complex process to obtain it, including background checks.
Critics argue the regulations Newsom supports hinder his Second Amendment rights.
Newsom reimbursed SIG Sauer for amounts over $600, per ethics rules.
He signed gun-control laws last year, including a Glock handgun ban.

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Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom received a SIG Sauer handgun from Shawn Ryan last year but has not taken possession due to California gun laws.
He must navigate a complex process to obtain it, including background checks.
Critics argue the regulations Newsom supports hinder his Second Amendment rights.
Newsom reimbursed SIG Sauer for amounts over $600, per ethics rules.
He signed gun-control laws last year, including a Glock handgun ban.