Firearms Regulation

Requires all firearm barrel sales to be conducted in-person through licensed dealers starting January 2027. Mandates background checks and detailed record-keeping for all firearm barrel purchases. Imposes criminal penalties including jail time and fines for illegal firearm barrel sales. Exempts law enforcement, military, and licensed collectors from these requirements.

Requires courts to maintain and share protective order transmission records within one business day of request. Establishes an automated system for protected persons to track their protective order status and violations. Mandates public access to protective order transmission records while protecting personal information. Creates new tracking requirements for courts and the Department of Justice starting January 2026.

Establishes a pilot program allowing district attorneys in four California counties to request gun violence restraining orders. Requires participating counties to collect and report detailed data on restraining orders to UC Davis for evaluation. Authorizes the program through January 2032 with annual reporting requirements starting April 2027. Mandates sharing of program data with the Department of Justice and Judicial Council upon request.

Requires hunting license purchasers to receive firearm safety and legal information starting July 2027. Mandates education on safe storage, child access prevention, and basic firearm laws for hunters. Authorizes Fish and Wildlife Department to create additional firearm safety requirements for licenses.

Expands divorce restraining orders to prevent insurance policies from lapsing due to nonpayment starting 2027. Prohibits both parties from removing children from the state without written consent or court order. Requires 5-day advance notice to the other party for any extraordinary expenditures. Prevents parties from modifying beneficiaries or transferring property without mutual consent.

Requires firearm owners to complete an 8-hour safety training course with live-fire exercises starting July 2027. Mandates firearm importers to obtain a safety certificate within 60 days of bringing firearms into California. Establishes new training requirements covering firearm laws, safety, mental health, and conflict resolution. Creates penalties for importing firearms without obtaining proper safety certification.

Prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling semiautomatic pistols that can be converted to machine guns. Establishes fines up to $5,000 and license revocation for dealers who violate the sales ban after January 2026. Expands the legal definition of machine guns to include convertible pistols with installed conversion devices. Exempts law enforcement, military, and private party transfers from the new restrictions.

Extends concealed carry license validity from 2 years to 3 years in 2026 and 4 years starting 2027. Limits employment-based concealed carry permits to 90 days and restricts use to the issuing county only. Requires employment-based permit holders to notify local authorities and get dual approval for renewals.

Increases the limit on firearm purchases from one to three firearms within any 30-day period. Requires licensing authorities to conduct enhanced background checks including mental health and criminal history. Expands restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in public places like transit facilities and hospitals. Mandates firearm dealers to post new safety warnings and verify buyer eligibility before sales.

Expands concealed carry permit eligibility to include spouses of registered firearm owners. Establishes strict disqualification criteria including gang membership and substance abuse history. Requires comprehensive background investigations including character references and public record reviews. Limits licensees to carrying no more than two firearms and prohibits alcohol consumption while armed.

Expands training options for county probation officers using unsafe handguns as service weapons. Requires unsafe handguns in unattended vehicles to be secured in locked containers or trunks. Imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 for unreported sales of unsafe handguns. Mandates the Department of Justice to track all unsafe handgun transfers in a database.

Requires individuals under protective orders to surrender both firearms and ammunition within 24 hours of being served. Enables free remote court appearances for protective order hearings starting July 2026. Mandates courts to verify compliance with firearm surrender requirements through receipt submissions. Requires law enforcement to seize ammunition along with firearms when serving domestic violence protective orders.

Expands security options for firearms dealers and manufacturers by allowing doors with panic hardware and multipoint locks. Requires latch guards and metal window coverings on new security door installations. Maintains existing penalties including license revocation for facilities that fail to meet security standards.

Establishes free electronic filing for restraining order petitions in California courts. Authorizes remote court appearances for restraining order hearings at no cost to participants. Requires courts to display electronic filing information prominently on their websites. Allows alternative service methods when respondents cannot be personally served after diligent effort.

Establishes a voluntary Do Not Sell List allowing California residents to block themselves from purchasing firearms. Requires the Department of Justice to implement the list system by November 1, 2027. Allows individuals to remove themselves from the list after a 14-day waiting period. Mandates that all registration information remain confidential and be destroyed 30 days after removal.

Extends firearm ownership bans until age 30 for juveniles convicted of serious offenses in juvenile court. Requires courts to issue search warrants when prohibited juveniles fail to surrender firearms. Establishes strict 48-hour timeline for non-custodial juveniles to relinquish firearms after conviction. Creates exceptions allowing supervised minors to use firearms for hunting and sports with parental consent.

Requires the Department of Justice to mail firearm safety information to all new gun owners starting July 2027. Mandates sending educational materials within 10 days of a firearm purchase or transfer. Includes guidance on secure storage, legal requirements, and violence prevention resources.

Intent bill that proposes to enact new legislation addressing crimes involving firearms. Builds upon existing state regulations governing firearm manufacture, distribution, transportation, and importation.

Requires annual inspections of the 10 firearm dealers with the highest percentage of guns linked to crimes. Mandates firearm dealers to maintain detailed inventory records and certify accuracy under penalty of perjury. Authorizes removal of dealers from state licensing list for failing to fix violations within 90 days. Imposes two-year bans from firearm industry employment on dealers removed for violations.