What an bleep! Should have shot himself and been done with it. Let his family carry on with their grief and/or relief.
California has some of the strictest gun "control" laws in the nation, and once again their impotence has been demonstrated. "Red Flag" laws deny a constitutional right without due process, and thus are unconstitutional on their face.
Don't like the 2nd Amendment? Be honest enough to stop playing games trying to bypass and circumvent it and instead repeal/amend it. But also be honest enough with yourself to realize your efforts are likely to be rejected.