In a resurfaced 2007 video, Kamala Harris, then San Francisco's district attorney, asserted that authorities could enter the homes of legal gun owners to ensure safe firearm storage. This statement came during a press conference regarding new gun control legislation she helped draft, which was later signed into law by Mayor Gavin Newsom, establishing some of the strictest anti-gun measures in the country. The law mandated periodic inventory submissions from gun distributors and prohibited gun possession in public housing. Harris emphasized that the legislation aimed to encourage responsible behavior among gun owners and to legislate community values. While she has historically supported stringent gun control measures, her stance has evolved, prompting speculation on her future policies as Vice President. This has ignited discussions on the implications of such regulations at the federal level.