The new law, AB 1127, targets gun modifiers that can be added to Glocks to make them fire like automatic weapons. California leaders say the bill is focused on stopping illegal machine guns, not restricting legal gun ownership. The ban has sparked strong opinions and concerns from gun owners.
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California First State to Ban Glock Handguns
California is set to ban Glock handguns on July 1, with the new restriction aimed at gun modifiers known as 'Glock switches'. The law aims to close a loophole allowing illegal conversions of semi-automatic fir…
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- Location: California
- Date/time: July 1, 2026 (scheduled to take effect)
- Agencies involved: Not specified
- Status: Proposed law
- Public impact: Gun ownership restrictions
Harmeet Dhillon (U.S. Assistant Attorney General)
Catherine Stefani (Assemblymember)
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