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While we are talking about gun control at the national level, politicians in several states have expressed a desire for more gun control.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/14/state-by-state-gun-report/1834361/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/14/state-by-state-gun-report/1834361/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/14/state-by-state-gun-report/1834361/
California
•Governor's office: Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown's office has declined to comment on his stance on gun control legislation or any push for changes to state law.
•Legislature: Updates that seek to close loopholes and improve enforcement of current laws are under consideration. Bills seeking to update the definition of a banned assault weapon and to ban conversion kits that create high capacity ammunition clips have been introduced.
Colorado
• Governor's office: Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, has called for background checks for gun purchases and to ensure people with mental health issues get help instead of turning to violence.
•Legislature: House Speaker Mark Ferrandino (D) said Hickenlooper's call to examining access to guns by the mentally ill will be taken seriously by the House and Senate.
Connecticut
•Governor's office: Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy has advisory committee looking at the state's gun laws. He favors a ban on large-capacity magazines, spokesman Andrew Doba said.
•Legislature: Rep. Bob Godfrey (D) and Sen. Beth Bye (D) said they'll push legislation to limit access to high-capacity guns, require a permit to buy ammunition and expand the definition of assault weapon.
Illinois
•Governor's office: Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn "believes strongly" that legislation restricting semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines should be passed this year, spokeswoman Brooke Anderson said.
•Legislature: Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D), chairwoman of the Judiciary Civil Law Committee in the last session, supports the measure. Also pending: A request by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan for a federal appeals court to review a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on concealed carry. In December, a three-judge panel struck down the ban as unconstitutional.
Oregon
•Governor's office: Gun control is certain to be on the agenda, said Tim Raphael, spokesman for Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber. "The Governor sees no reason for civilians to have assault weapons – period," Raphael said. "He's directed staff to research a range of options for him to consider on firearms regulation, mental health and school safety measures that could be the basis for a comprehensive approach to the problem. "
•Legislature: At least three gun control measures already are gaining support . One would ban magazines for semiautomatic pistols and rifles that hold more than 10 rounds. Another would prevent holders of concealed weapons permits from taking guns onto school property. The third would ban the sale of military-style assault rifles in Oregon.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/14/state-by-state-gun-report/1834361/