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California Glock-Style Handgun Ban Takes Effect July 1 as Police Departments Face Restricted Models
California's prohibition on Glock handguns begins next week. Maryland and Connecticut enacted similar measures in May targeting firearms with cruciform trigger bars. RealClearPolitics reported the developments along with related state actions and litigation.
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California's ban on Glock handguns takes effect on July 1, 2026. The measure prohibits the manufacture, sale, purchase, and transfer of firearms containing a cruciform trigger bar, a component found in Glock and Glock-style pistols. Maryland Gov.
Wes Moore and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed identical laws in May 2026. Lawmakers in Illinois and New York are considering comparable restrictions. New Jersey has entered the discovery phase of litigation to subpoena Federal Firearms Licensees for records on Glock pistol sales to state residents.
Lawsuits challenging the new state laws were filed shortly after enactment. RealClearPolitics reported that more than 65 percent of U.S. police departments issue or authorize Glock handguns. In 2025, Glock produced three of the six best-selling semi-automatic handguns in the United States.
Federal law has prohibited civilians from manufacturing or converting firearms into machine guns since 1986, and 26 states maintain similar prohibitions. The Crime Prevention Research Center identified 20 U.S. attacks involving Glock switches since January 2021.
Those incidents resulted in 43 murders, all tied to gang shootings.
