California has once again become the testing ground for extreme gun control laws, and this time, it may be one of the biggest attacks on the Second Amendment yet. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed a sweeping gun control package that critics say shreds the Constitution and sets the stage for national copycat legislation.

Yesterday afternoon, Governor Newsom signed dozens of new bills into law, including three that stand out for their sweeping impact on law-abiding gun owners:

• AB 1127 (The “Glock Ban”) – Outlaws an entire category of handguns, effectively removing them from California’s handgun roster.
• SB 74 (Background Checks on Barrels) – Requires eligibility checks at FFLs for purchasing firearm barrels.
• AB 1078 (Purchase Limit Bill) – Restricts gun owners to three firearm transactions per month.

Each of these bills, now signed, further limits Californians’ ability to purchase, own, and modify firearms, creating even more hurdles for responsible gun owners.

Here are the key implementation dates for these new restrictions:

• AB 1078 – Takes effect April 1, 2026
• AB 1127 – Takes effect July 1, 2026
• SB 74 – Takes effect July 1, 2027

These laws do not apply to law enforcement or select government groups, highlighting what critics see as a double standard that targets average citizens rather than criminals.

In response to these new laws, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued a powerful statement condemning the governor’s actions:

“Governor Newsom has once again proven that California’s political class will stop at nothing to attack peaceable people and their rights. AB1127 is an unconstitutional, bad-faith attempt to outlaw some of the most common firearms in the United States. But no tyrant, no politician, and no state will ever be allowed to extinguish the rights of a free people. Not now, not ever.”

The FPC confirmed that their legal team has been preparing lawsuits against these bills for months. Other 2A organizations, including the Second Amendment Foundation (2AF), the Gun Owners of California (GOC), and the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), are also expected to file legal challenges.

However, as Copper Jacket TV’s Will points out, California lawsuits can take years to move through the courts, especially in the Ninth Circuit, which has a reputation for upholding restrictive gun laws.

Interestingly, Newsom’s signing of this gun control package was quiet compared to his usual press spectacles. In the past, he has held media events alongside groups like Mom’s Demand Action to promote these laws.

This time, however, there was no fanfare—possibly because Newsom doesn’t want footage of him signing controversial gun bans circulating as he positions himself for a presidential run.

Regardless of the motivation, one thing is clear: he has never vetoed a gun control bill that reached his desk.

Now that these bills are law, the best way to fight back is to support local and national 2A organizations that are taking legal action. Groups like FPC, CRPA, GOC, 2AF, and GOA need membership support to continue funding these constitutional battles.

As Will from Copper Jacket TV urges:

“Find the group that best fits you and join the fight. These laws are signed, but that doesn’t mean we stop pushing back.”

California’s latest round of gun control laws marks another serious blow to the Second Amendment. With bans on handguns, limits on firearm purchases, and background checks for barrels, the state continues to tighten its grip on gun owners.

But with organizations like the FPC and 2AF ready to take the fight to federal court, the battle for the Constitutional rights of Californians is far from over.