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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 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 officials enacted the law citing concerns that the pistols' trigger designs allow for easy conversion into fully automatic weapons.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit directly impacts the availability of specific handgun models for purchase at licensed firearm dealers in California, as the federal government seeks to overturn a state law that took effect on Wednesday.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles challenging California's ban on retail sales of Glock-style pistols.
  • The lawsuit also challenges the enforcement of California's 'Handgun Roster,' which limits the firearms individuals may purchase.
  • California law AB 1127, which took effect Wednesday, prohibits licensed firearm dealers from selling specific semiautomatic handguns classified as 'machinegun-convertible'.
  • The law targets handguns with trigger designs that can be modified into fully automatic weapons using a 'Glock Switch'.
  • The ban applies only to commercial sales of new store inventory; private-party transfers and current ownership remain legal.
  • The federal government argues the state regulations violate the Second and 14th Amendments as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Who's Mentioned

personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General who issued a statement.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency filing the lawsuit.”personHarmeet Dhillon“Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.”organizationTrump administration“The administration initiating the lawsuit.”locationCalifornia“The state being sued over its firearm regulations.”