Califonia's leaders are amping up their efforts to snatch guns from those deemed unsafe to wield them. As of today, the Golden State is talking big numbers and major expansion around its Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs). Just over a month after the Supreme Court's thumbs-up in the Rahimi decision confirming the okay to disarm certain risky individuals, the state's just not sitting pretty — it’s putting its money where its mouth is.

City Attorney Mara W. Elliott didn't mince words when she conveyed the effectiveness of these GVROs, that's according to a statement from the San Diego government. "They work. They save lives, and as you can see from the representation here today, you can have confidence that your request for help obtaining a GVRO will be handled appropriately, professionally, and above all - quickly", Elliott clarified.

Sunshine and safety seem to be the new buzzwords for San Diego, where Mayor Todd Gloria is celebrating his city's top-dog status in the GVRO game. The collaborative clout between San Diego's attorney's office and police is no small thing; armed with a new initiative and flanked by U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath and others, they're showing off a proactive blueprint for boosting public safety.

Nudging these efforts further along is a $2.2 million injection from the California Department of Justice to train law enforcement and public education on GVROs, announced City Attorney Elliott. Armed with another $2 million, the newly formed Firearms Relinquishment Task Force has its mission cut out — making sure those ordered by the courts to drop their firearms will do so. These shiny new pieces of the safety puzzle were unveiled with a hopeful tint, suggesting that other regions might want to take notes from San Diego's playbook.

Attorney General Rob Bonta, the co-sponsor of the OG legislation creating GVROs, proudly pointed to this latest cash infusion as proof of California's leadership in gun violence reduction. As the person credited for these remarks in the official press release noted, "These interventions are all vital to preventing gun violence and can serve as a model for other states."

Going federal, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath underscored the significance of collaborative law enforcement, signaling a comprehensive approach to tackle the gun violence epidemic. The details were rounded off with the rollout of a public service announcement as part of the broader educational campaign on GVROs.