California Bans New Glock Sales: NRA Files Lawsuit

Assembly Bill 1127, now signed into law, prohibits the sale of 'semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistols,' specifically targeting Glocks due to their cruciform trigger bar design, which allows for easy conversion to fully automatic weapons with readily available Glock switches. These switches, often 3D-printed, replace the slide's backplate without requiring additional engineering.

The NRA's lawsuit argues that this ban violates the Second Amendment, citing Supreme Court precedent regarding the right to bear arms. They contend that semiautomatic handguns with cruciform trigger bars are not fundamentally different from other semiautomatic handguns in a constitutional sense.

The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Until then, gun stores can continue selling used Glocks. Law enforcement agencies reported a significant increase (570%) in converted devices collected between 2017 and 2021, underscoring the rising concern over illegal gun modifications.

Republican lawmakers argue that the law disproportionately affects potential Glock purchasers and restricts access to a popular handgun. Supporters of the bill, like Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, hope the legislation will compel Glock to redesign its firearms to prevent easy modification.

No, the law only bans the sale of *new* Glocks. Existing Glocks can still be owned, and used Glocks can still be resold.

Glocks have a design that makes them relatively easy to modify into automatic weapons using 'Glock switches.'

July 1, 2026.

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