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NewsNBC Bay Area — CaliforniaJuly 1, 2026United States

Federal Government Sues California Over Ban on Glock-Style Handguns

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California to block a new state law, AB 1127, which prohibits the retail sale of certain Glock-style semiautomatic handguns. The federal government argues the ban violates the Second Amendment, while California classifies the weapons as 'machinegun-convertible' due to their potential for modification.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit directly impacts the availability of specific handgun models for purchase at retail stores in California and challenges the state's authority to regulate firearm designs under the Second Amendment.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against California.
  • The lawsuit seeks to halt the enforcement of AB 1127, which bans the retail sale of certain Glock-style semiautomatic handguns.
  • The lawsuit also challenges the state's 'Handgun Roster,' a list of firearms approved for legal purchase.
  • AB 1127 classifies Glock-style pistols as 'machinegun-convertible' because their trigger designs can be modified into fully automatic weapons.
  • The law applies only to commercial sales of new store inventory.
  • Current ownership and private-party transfers of these handguns remain legal under the new law.
  • The federal government argues the state regulations violate the Second and 14th Amendments.
  • The lawsuit was filed on the same day AB 1127 went into effect.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTrump administration“The administration initiating the lawsuit.”locationCalifornia“The state being sued over its firearm regulations.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency filing the lawsuit.”organizationU.S. Supreme Court“The court whose recent rulings are cited as the basis for the lawsuit.”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General.”personHarmeet Dhillon“Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.”