"California lawmakers cannot ban the most popular type of handgun in America."

That line from Acting AG Blanche cuts to the Bruen argument fast. The whole post-Bruen framework says restrictions have to trace back to historical tradition — and there's no historical precedent for banning a firearm because a criminal might attach a separate illegal device to it later.

What's easy to miss in the coverage is that the DOJ isn't just fighting AB 1127 — they're going after California's handgun roster itself. If that challenge succeeds, it cracks open the California dealer market to guns that have been locked out for years. That's a much bigger deal than one bill.

Anyone here have experience buying or selling in California recently, or dealt with the roster limitations when moving there? Curious how much it actually affects what you can get through a dealer versus private transfer.

Read the full article in The Handbook → | By Steve Duskett