Newsom’s Gun Gift Fiasco: Hypocrisy Exposed by Own Draconian Laws

California Governor Faces Legal Maze After Rejecting Pistol Gift, Prompting Calls for Federal Intervention

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a vocal advocate for stringent gun control, found himself ensnared by his own legislation after rejecting a Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro pistol gifted on July 17, 2025, during a Tennessee recording of The Shawn Ryan Show.

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio (R-District 75) has demanded federal and state law enforcement, including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, intervene to help Newsom navigate the complex compliance process, requiring a background check, Firearm Safety Certificate, and 10-day wait, without violating his own laws.

Newsom’s team admitted hiring legal counsel, underpinning the laws’ burdens.

DeMaio calls it hypocrisy, urging the laws’ repeal, while the incident raises questions about Newsom’s Second Amendment stance amid his armed security.

This self-inflicted legal tangle highlights the real-world impact of California’s gun policies on even its architect.

Newsom couldn’t accept a gifted P365 because of the very laws he championed. Now he needs legal help just to navigate the mess he created. But don’t worry folks—he “supports the Second Amendment” ???? What a joke. https://t.co/a5qL9YjaK3

— Gun Owners of CA (@GunOwnersCA) July 20, 2025