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The 2025 California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations 12th Edition of the by C.D. Michel and Matthew D. Cubeiro.

The 11th Edition of California Gun Laws is now out of print, but our team is diligently preparing the new 12th Edition, packed with the latest updates and key insights into California’s complex firearm laws. Stay informed by subscribing to our eBulletins, where you’ll receive timely updates on the book’s release and ongoing news about California’s evolving firearm regulations.

Summary of the Past Year and What’s New in the Twelfth Edition

California’s firearm restrictions are among the strictest in the nation, and this past year saw even more significant regulatory shifts. With Second Amendment advocates running short of options to restrict gun rights further, California created a new “Office of Gun Violence Prevention” within the California Department of Justice. Additionally, the DOJ is now required to provide an annual report to the Legislature, detailing federal firearms licensee (FFL) inspections and related firearm issues—clear signals that lawmakers are increasingly focusing on regulation, even as criminal misuse of firearms often goes unaddressed.

Significant Legislative Changes

One of the most impactful new laws for law-abiding gun owners is Senate Bill 53, which enforces mandatory storage requirements across the state. Effective January 1, 2026, firearms not carried on one’s person or under “ready control” must be securely stored in one’s home. Additional legislation has expanded protocols for the surrender of firearms by prohibited individuals, introduced new court procedures to enforce compliance, and adjusted law enforcement’s procedures regarding seized firearms.

At the federal level, several significant updates have also emerged. The ATF has introduced regulations on home-built firearms, 80% receivers, pistol braces, bump stocks, and licensing requirements for selling firearms. These new rules have faced court challenges, with the United States Supreme Court recently overturning the ATF’s attempted bump-stock ban. Further rulings on home-built firearms regulations are anticipated by June 2025, following recent oral arguments.

Notable Litigation Developments

California firearm owners saw notable legal victories this year, particularly in challenges to restrictions on concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holders, including lengthy CCW application wait times and limitations for non-residents. Additionally, lawsuits targeting California’s one-firearm-per-30-days purchase restriction and the new tax on firearm and ammunition sales are currently ongoing. Other important cases include Duncan v. Becerra (challenging the restriction on “large-capacity” magazines), Boland v. Bonta (challenging the handgun roster requirements), and Junior Sports Magazines v. Bonta (challenging the ban on marketing firearms to minors).

What’s New in the 12th Edition

The 12th Edition has been updated to provide clear, straightforward answers to all of California’s most challenging firearm laws. Key updates include:

• New statewide storage requirements
• Updated regulations on home-built firearms
• Revised CCW permit requirements, including eligibility and carry restrictions
• Expanded background checks for ammunition purchases
• New mandatory firearm liability insurance requirements
• Broader enforcement on firearm restraining orders
• The latest updates on recent court rulings and ongoing federal challenges

The 12th Edition also features a comprehensive index of terms and phrases to help readers quickly navigate to answers for their specific questions.

Watch for Future Legal Updates

While the Twelfth Edition covers a wealth of up-to-date information, both state and federal firearm laws can change frequently. For continued updates and in-depth memoranda on new regulations, visit calgunlawsbook.com or the California Rifle & Pistol Association’s website at www.CRPA.org. By subscribing to our eBulletins, you’ll also receive notifications on recent lawsuits, proposed laws, and other critical developments for California gun owners.

Stay tuned for the release date for California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations.

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