BAD NEWS! Newsom Stikes Again!

Published on October 10, 2025
Duration: 6:32

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three new firearm-related bills. AB 1127 bans the sale of certain semi-automatic pistols, including Glocks, by dealers if they can be converted to machine guns. SB 704 mandates background checks for firearm barrels, effective July 2027. AB 1078 modifies the one-gun-per-month law to a three-gun-per-month limit and introduces provisions for non-resident CCW permits and temporary restraining orders.

Quick Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three significant firearm bills: AB 1127 bans dealer sales of certain semi-automatic pistols like Glocks, SB 704 mandates background checks for firearm barrels starting July 2027, and AB 1078 increases the purchase limit to three guns per month and eases non-resident CCW applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Newsom Signs New Gun Bills
  2. 01:40AB 1127: The Glock Sales Ban Explained
  3. 03:04SB 704: Background Checks for Firearm Barrels
  4. 03:51AB 1078: Three-Gun Limit & CCW Changes
  5. 05:55Actionable Advice: What to Buy Now
  6. 06:18Conclusion and Event Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key firearm laws recently signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom?

Governor Newsom signed AB 1127, which bans the dealer sale of certain semi-automatic pistols like Glocks if they can be converted to machine guns. SB 704 mandates background checks for all firearm barrels starting July 2027. AB 1078 changes the purchase limit to three guns per month and includes changes for non-resident CCW permits.

How does AB 1127 affect the sale of Glocks and similar pistols in California?

AB 1127 prohibits dealers from selling semi-automatic pistols that have a cruciform trigger and can be converted to a machine gun. This directly impacts popular firearms like Glocks, Shadow Systems pistols, and Smith & Wesson Sigma models, making them unavailable for new dealer sales.

When will the background check requirement for firearm barrels in California take effect?

The requirement for background checks on all firearm barrels, including AR-15 upper receivers, under SB 704 will go into effect in July 2027. This process will be similar to ammunition background checks and is expected to cost $5.

What changes are being made to California's firearm purchase limits and CCW permits?

AB 1078 increases the firearm purchase limit from one per month to three per month. Additionally, starting in January, non-residents will be able to apply for CCW permits in California, and temporary restraining orders issued without a hearing will no longer be grounds for CCW denial.

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