New California Gun Law Begins This January 2026
California Senate Bill 704 significantly alters the transfer of standalone firearm barrels starting January 1, 2026. All such transfers must now occur in person through a licensed firearms dealer (FFL). By July 1, 2027, an eligibility check and electronic reporting to the DOJ will be required for these transfers, creating a tracked transaction process. The law also broadens the definition of a 'firearm barrel' to include unfinished or partially finished items designed to become barrels.




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