Among the celebs calling for more focus on mental health as well as gun control in the wake of the Thousand Oaks, Calif. mass shooting is Ashton Kutcher, who also told a story about how he obtained a gun he says he’s never used:
This isn’t an either/or it’s a both!Support mental health initiatives & support Gun Reform Now!! My friend gave me a gun as a gift in the parking lot of the borderline on my birthday. I’ve never shot it. I don’t think I ever will.❤️to the families of the lost. Change is coming
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
In regards to Kutcher’s gun story, people have some questions:
I think Ashton Kutcher just admitted to violating California law. Firearms transfers have to go through a federally licensed firearms dealer who performs a background check and holds the firearm for the mandatory 10-day waiting period. https://t.co/GN0TH1kzeO
— Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) November 9, 2018
Not only did @aplusk just describe an illegal firearms transfer in California, he’s now in illegal possession of that gun. pic.twitter.com/npy1boIKIN
— Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) November 9, 2018
If this was in California what you admitted is illegal. You are now a prohibited possessor. If California does not hold you responsible it is proof that enforcement of the laws we have are a problem. Let’s see if California authorities take Ashton and his gun into custody… https://t.co/PXRFTzeejd
— Chris Loesch (@ChrisLoesch) November 9, 2018
Kutcher might want to look into that.
Is your friend a register firearm dealer? Did you go through the DROS process and wait 10 days?
— scott spurgeon (@spurgeonair) November 9, 2018
That's a crime, dude. https://t.co/ec5tIPUoOu
— Eccentric Drunk (@eccentricdrunk) November 9, 2018
This looks to be an illegal, non-family transfer in CA if FFL not used for background check.. I am guessing this tweet will be deleted but I have already referred it to LA CO Sheriff.. they want more laws for us but can’t seem to know/follow them.
— TC (@Dawgfan) November 9, 2018
This is what "universal background checks" means.
It means this harmless gift is a violation of the law that could cause @aplusk to lose his rights. He's never even shot that gun, but he just admitted to committing a crime.https://t.co/kdtAE1K6Ao https://t.co/laIqEqYTsm
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 9, 2018
Since California has universal background checks, you just admitted to violating California law.
You know that, right? https://t.co/SD8DCQp8Wy
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 9, 2018
There are people calling for more gun laws when they might not even be aware of the existing ones.
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