Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning Glock pistols in California [View all]

Source: USA Today

Updated Oct. 14, 2025, 1:16 p.m. ET


California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning sales of one of the most popular types of handgun in the United States. Assembly Bill 1127, authored by state Assembly Members Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, and Catherine Stefani, D-San Francisco, were signed by the governor on Oct. 10.

The law bans new sales of "semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to a fully automatic machine gun with the use of a simple 'switch,'" according to a statement from Gabriel's office. It covers handguns manufactured by Glock, as well as similarly designed pistols, that use a "cruciform trigger bar," which lawmakers said makes them easily convertible to fully automatic fire.

What is banned in the new law?

The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, bars firearms dealers from selling Glock-style handguns. It includes exemptions for law enforcement officials, and private party sales of the weapons will remain legal. Dealers will be permitted to sell Glock-style guns they received prior to Jan. 1.

Why are Glocks banned in California?

The bill's authors argue that although the easy conversion of Glock-style handguns into machine guns has been known for decades, firearm manufacturers have failed to address it.

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