California AB 1078: A New Threat to Gun Rights

California is facing another round of aggressive gun control legislation in 2025, and AB 1078 is one of the most concerning bills making its way through the legislature. After covering a wave of new proposals since early this year, Second Amendment advocates are closely watching this one as it moves quickly toward the governor's desk.

What Is AB 1078?

AB 1078 is a direct response to a recent court decision that struck down California’s previous “one-gun-a-month” law as unconstitutional. Instead of accepting the ruling, California lawmakers are pushing AB 1078, which would limit firearm purchases to three guns per month. However, if the state wins its ongoing appeal in the Ninth Circuit, the limit would automatically revert to just one gun per month 30 days after the decision.

This makes the bill a lose-lose situation for gun owners: if the court upholds the restriction, it goes back to the original limit; if the court doesn’t, the new three-gun limit still undermines gun rights.

Where Does the Bill Stand?

• Introduced: February 20, 2025
• Passed the Assembly: June 2, 2025 (strictly along party lines)
• Moved to Senate Public Safety Committee: June 11, 2025

With Democrats holding a supermajority, the bill has faced little resistance and could reach the governor’s desk soon—unless major public opposition emerges.

What Can Be Done?

Organizations like the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) and the Gun Owners of California (GOC) are actively lobbying against the bill, but meaningful change will only come if California residents speak up. Phone calls, emails, and public pressure are urgently needed to stop AB 1078 and similar proposals in their tracks.

Final Thoughts

AB 1078 isn’t just about numbers—it’s about a persistent strategy to chip away at Second Amendment protections. Whether it's limiting gun purchases, imposing new fees, or sidestepping court rulings, California lawmakers continue to push forward, largely unchecked. If you're a Californian who values your rights, now is the time to get involved.