California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127, which will ban the sale of many Glock handguns starting July 1, 2026. Supporters of the law raised concerns about certain modifications, known as “Glock switches,” that can make these guns more dangerous. They also pointed to a shooting incident involving a violent criminal who was released early under policies supported by Newsom as part of their arguments for the bill.
Under this new law, specific Glock models, like the G17 and G19, will be classified as “machine guns,” which comes with stricter regulations. However, current Glock owners won’t be required to give up their guns.
In response to the ban, the National Rifle Association has announced plans to file a lawsuit against it. Experts believe there could be a temporary increase in Glock purchases in California as people try to buy them before the law takes effect, but this surge might stop if the courts uphold the new regulations.
Assembly Bill 1127 is part of a broader set of laws, including AB 1078 and SB 704, aimed at closing loopholes in gun regulations. Many anticipate legal challenges in federal courts, and similar proposals are also being discussed in New York.
