The billboard promoting the Mete MC9 handgun in Oakland has sparked controversy among residents, highlighting the city's struggle with gun violence. Critics question its legality, referencing a municipal code requiring permits for firearm advertisements. Oakland has laws restricting advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and pornography, yet gun ads appear to evade similar scrutiny. City officials are now reviewing the billboard's compliance with regulations put in place during a violent era aimed at reducing gun-related incidents. Stakeholders note the financial burdens of gunshot injuries on taxpayers, reinforcing the debate around responsible gun ownership and advertising practices.
The billboard, advertising the Mete MC9 handgun, raises legal questions under Oakland's municipal ordinance requiring firearm advertisement permits and is seen as controversial in a city plagued by gun violence.
While some residents defend the billboard as promoting a legal product, others express concerns over its placement in a community with a history of high rates of gun violence.
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