California has passed yet another sweeping set of restrictions aimed squarely at the firearms industry — and this time, the target is everybody who sells parts, accessories, or tools, no matter where they’re located in the country.
These rules kick in on January 1, 2026, and they affect online retailers, gun shops, gunsmiths, and even small businesses that ship basic replacement components to California customers.
Here’s what the law really means, without the legal jargon — and why every member of the industry should pay attention.
California’s Strategy: If They Can’t Ban Guns, They’ll Regulate the Parts
The new law expands the Penal Code to create penalties for:
Selling or transferring firearms without the required background check
Manufacturing “assault weapons,” .50 BMG rifles, machine guns, unsafe handguns, undetectable firearms, zip guns, and other prohibited weapon types
Manufacturing firearms without serial numbers
Making large-capacity magazines or conversion kits
Producing or enabling the production of “generally prohibited weapons”
But the biggest change — and the one the industry is most worried about — is changes to Penal Code § 29186.
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