Legislative updates, court decisions, and regulatory changes affecting California firearms law.
AB 1127 bans dealer sales of semiautomatic pistols with cruciform trigger bars (most Glock-pattern designs) as of July 1, 2026. Existing owners keep their pistols and private party transfers through a dealer remain lawful. The federal government is challenging the law in United States v. California, but no court has blocked it and the ban is in force.
Federal court permanently enjoined California's AB 2571, which banned firearm marketing to minors. The court declared the law unconstitutional under the First Amendment, and California was ordered to pay $1,381,749.72 in attorney fees and costs across the two cases.
Senate Bill 1203 was enacted as Chapter 1016, Statutes of 2026. Beginning January 1, 2029, it adds demographic and training information to existing private security firearm-discharge and physical-altercation reports.
Assembly Bill 1753 is Chapter 458, Statutes of 2026, approved September 26, 2026. It amends protective order procedures involving firearms and ammunition. The act takes effect January 1, 2027, with specified procedures beginning January 1, 2028.
Assembly Bill 1943 is Chapter 459, Statutes of 2026, approved September 26, 2026 and effective January 1, 2027. It revises school notices to parents and guardians about secure firearm storage and sets July 1, 2027 deadlines for state model language and related resources.
Assembly Bill 2584, the "Preemptive Self Defense Act of 2026," did not pass in the 2025-26 session. Its March 26, 2026 text proposed civil immunity for a person who lawfully resists a public offense, with exceptions for a primary aggressor who subsequently suffers injury and for force not proportional to the reasonably perceived threat.
Assembly Bill 1974, Chapter 460, Statutes of 2026, authorizes local law enforcement agencies to create voluntary firearm storage programs. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
Assembly Bill 2047, Chapter 461, Statutes of 2026, establishes a conditional requirement for firearm blocking technology in 3D printers. The law takes effect January 1, 2027. Sales restrictions depend on ASTM standards, a DOJ feasibility determination, and a later guidance or regulation process.
Assembly Bill 1955 did not pass in the 2025-26 session. Its latest text proposed a peace-officer exemption to the firearm enhancements under Penal Code 12022.53. Its last recorded action was cancellation of a committee hearing at the author's request on March 18, 2026.
AB2339 and SB1220 were approved September 26, 2026 and take effect January 1, 2027. AB2339, Chapter 462, Statutes of 2026, revises firearm eligibility reporting and mental health prohibition procedures. SB1220, Chapter 466, Statutes of 2026, adds a ten-year firearm prohibition for convictions on or after January 1, 2027 for violating Penal Code section 23920(a).
AB 1948 is Chapter 44, Statutes of 2026. It amends Penal Code section 26220 to raise the maximum standard California CCW license term from two years to three years beginning January 1, 2027. AB 1912 is Chapter 132, Statutes of 2026, approved August 27, 2026 and effective January 1, 2027. It repeals the Fish and Game Code prohibition on carrying a firearm while taking or attempting to take deer during archery season.
AB 1810 did not pass in the 2025-26 session. Its latest version proposed changes to dealer-list removal, inspections, penalties, and fees. The last recorded action was being held under submission in Senate Appropriations on August 13, 2026.
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