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March 22, 2023 | Paul Wallin

Last Monday, a federal judge in Orange County blocked parts of a California law restricting the sale of new handguns in the state, ruling the provisions to be unconstitutional. Below, we explain California’s current requirements for new handguns and the challenges to these laws.  What Are California’s Requirements for New Handguns?  In California, new handguns must meet certain requirements under the Unsafe Handgun Act. The Act, enacted in 2001, aims…