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SB 948·CA·senate

Firearms: safety certificates.

EnactedFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Jesse Arreguín (D)
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Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 465, Statutes of 2026.

Sep 26, 2026

Summary

The law expands reporting requirements for personal firearm importers, mandates that anyone bringing a gun into California have a valid safety certificate, and creates a new training prerequisite for future safety‑certificate applicants. It applies to importers, dealers, purchasers, sellers and anyone transferring firearms, and makes violations misdemeanors. The aim is to improve firearm safety and oversight statewide.

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