Santa Barbara County, Goleta Pursuing Creation of Gun Shop Buffer Zones
Santa Barbara County and Goleta are considering new rules to create buffer zones around gun shops. The proposed regulations would only apply to new businesses, not existing ones—including a firearms retailer that recently moved next to a preschool. The approach reflects debate over how to regulate gun shop locations.
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