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Gun-Rights Coalition Sues Over Glock Ban
Gun-Rights Coalition Sues Over Glock Ban
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍California
The ink from Governor Gavin Newsoms pen was barely dry on the recently passed legislation banning Glock handguns before several gun-rights groups joined together to file a lawsuit challenging the ban. On October 13, 2025, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), National Rifle Association (NRA), and Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, just three days after Governor Newsomoften regarded as one of Americas most anti-gun governorssigned the measure into law. Under Assembly Bill 1127, California firearm dealers will be prohibited from selling a broad classification of popular and constitutionally protected semi-automatic handguns, including the widely recognized Glock brand. It specifically bans the sale of any semi-automatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted by hand or with common household toolsinto a machinegun by the installation or attachment of a pistol converter as a replacement for the slides backplate without any additional engineering, machining, or modification of the pistols trigger mechanism. The lawsuit, filed in Jaynes v. Bonta, asserts that these handguns are in common use, noting that they are among the most popular firearms in the nation. If the law takes effect, Californians will have no practical way to acquire them, representing what the plaintiffs argue is a direct violation of the Second Amendment rights of the states citizens. Brandon Combs, president of the FPC, stated in a news release announcing the lawsuit that this law is an obvious affront to the Second Amendment rights of Californians. He articulated, The Constitution does not allow elitist politicians to decide which constitutionally protected guns the people may own, and California doesnt get to tell people that their rights end where Governor Newsoms tyrannical, anti-Second Amendment politics begin. Every American has a right to choose the tools they trust to defend their lives and liberty. We look forward to ending this insanely unconstitutional scheme just as we have many others. His sentiment reflects a growing frustration within the firearm community regarding perceived overreach by state authorities. Bill Sack, SAF's director of legal operations, emphasized that California's action represents just another in a long series of infringements on gun rights. Prior to AB 1127, Gen 3 Glock, and similar handguns built on the Glock platform were available for commercial sale because they were grandfathered onto Californias handgun roster, Sack said. California is already subject to an injunction because the California Handgun Roster unconstitutionally bans handguns in common use for lawful purposes. Rather than heed the demands of the Second Amendment and their own courts, California lawmakers have responded by doubling down and expanding their handgun ban. Well see them in court. Further discussing the implications of this legal action, the NRAs Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) noted that the way the legislation is drafted indicates the ban extends to Glock-manufactured semi-automatic handguns and similar handguns built on a Glock platform. The organization asserted, Our lawsuit argues that Californias ban on Glock-style handguns violates the Second Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that common arms cannot be banned, and moreover, that handguns cannot be banned. Californias ban on many of the most popular handguns in America blatantly defies the Courts precedent. As anticipation builds around this developing story, the outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications not just for Californias gun owners but for firearm regulations nationwide. Observers are keenly watching this case, as it could potentially set a precedent regarding the legality of state-level handgun bans. The legal tensions between state legislation and constitutional rights may see increased scrutiny as more states consider similar bans on firearms deemed dangerous or unsafe. The response from gun rights organizations like the FPC and NRA could signal a stronger pushback against such measures across the United States.