Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who recently announced his gubernatorial campaign, is voicing strong opposition to a new California Assembly bill that he claims would make it illegal for residents to defend themselves against criminals.
The bill, AB 1333, was introduced on Feb. 21 by Assembly Member Rick Zbur of Santa Monica.
What the Bill Proposes
According to California’s Legislative Information website, AB 1333 aims to revise state laws regarding justifiable homicide by removing specific scenarios in which a person can claim self-defense, including the protection of their home or property.
The bill also seeks to clarify that homicide is not justifiable when an individual uses excessive force beyond what is necessary to protect themselves from harm.
Bianco’s Criticism
Bianco strongly condemned the bill, arguing that it favors criminals over law-abiding citizens and further limits the ability of Californians to protect themselves…