Los Angeles Court Failed to Report 147,000 Felony Convictions to California DOJ

Los Angeles Court Failed to Report 147,000 Felony Convictions to California DOJ

Dean Weingarten
ATF/Regulatory
2A Loss

Summary

The Los Angeles County Superior Court failed to report approximately 147,000 felony convictions to the California Department of Justice over more than 20 years, preventing their inclusion in the NICS database. This oversight, publicly announced on February 24, 2026, potentially allowed convicted felons to acquire firearms through licensed dealers.

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