California Glock Ban: What It Means for Owners, Sell Your Glock to CashMyGuns Before the Deadline
In October 2025, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1127, a measure that effectively creates a California Glock Ban, prohibiting new retail sales of semiautomatic pistols that are deemed “machinegun-convertible pistols,” a category that includes certain Glock models and Glock-style handguns.
Because this new law introduces significant legal changes, many Glock owners are asking: What does this mean for me? Can I still sell my Glock? What are my options? Below, we break down the details and explain how CashMyGuns remains a reliable option for selling your firearm: whether online or by bringing it directly to our Reno, Nevada storefront.
What the “California Glock Ban” Actually Does (and Doesn’t)
What the law prohibits
- Beginning July 1, 2026, licensed firearms dealers in California will no longer be able to sell, offer for sale, exchange, give, transfer, or deliver any semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistol as defined under AB 1127.
- The statute defines a “machinegun-convertible pistol” as a semiautomatic handgun that can be converted by common tools or the installation of a “pistol converter” (i.e. a “Glock switch” or similar device) to fire automatically.
- The law does not ban possession of Glock or Glock-style handguns already legally owned.
- It also does not ban the resale of used Glocks via private party transfers, provided those transactions go through a licensed dealer (i.e. a legal FFL transfer).
In short: the law targets new retail sales of certain Glock models (or models with certain trigger bar designs) starting in mid-2026.
Exceptions, grandfathering, and litigation
- Firearms delivered to a dealer before January 1, 2026 may still be sold after the ban’s effective date under certain rules.
- Private party transfers through licensed dealers remain allowed.
- The law provides exemptions for state and federal agencies, repair and gunsmithing, and some transfers back to private parties after temporary storage.
- Gun rights groups, including the NRA, have already filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the law, asserting that it oversteps by banning “Glock-style” designs.
- Until the courts resolve those challenges, the law stands as the new statutory requirement.
Because the legal landscape may shift, it’s wise to plan ahead rather than wait for uncertainty to resolve.
What the California Glock Ban Means for You as an Owner
If you currently own a Glock (or Glock-style model), here’s what you need to know under the California Glock Ban:
- You are not required to surrender your Glock. This law does not mandate confiscation or forced buybacks.
- You can still sell your Glock via legal transfer channels (i.e. through an FFL): even after July 1, 2026.
- The value of used Glock handguns may increase, given that no new units of certain models will be sold lawfully in California after the ban takes effect.
- Timing matters: dealers may stock up before the cutoff (many FFLs are doing so).
- Your best window to act is now: secure a fair sale while the market is still open and before demand spikes.
Why CashMyGuns Remains an Option for You
We understand that California Glock owners may be uncertain about their options under this new law. Here’s how CashMyGuns can help:
- You can still sell your Glock to us
Whether you’re in California or elsewhere, you can sell your Glock or Glock-style handgun to CashMyGuns. We comply with all applicable laws and handle all required FFL transfers, paperwork, and legal compliance. Even under the California Glock Ban, used Glocks remain transferable under California’s private-party rules.
- Visit our Reno, Nevada location in person
If you’re able to travel (or live closer to Nevada), our physical storefront in Reno is ready to receive your firearm. Bring your Glock in, and we can evaluate and purchase it on the spot. This in-person option avoids shipping, reduces handling costs, and gives you immediate payment (subject to transfer paperwork and compliance).
- Sell your Glock online / remote from California
You don’t need to cross state lines in person. Simply initiate the sale via our online process:
- We arrange for a legal FFL transfer in California (if required)
- You ship your Glock to a permitted FFL or our processing facility
- We perform the inspection, evaluation, and final payment
- We handle compliance, giving you a smooth and legal pathway to sell your firearm before the ban’s effective date.
- Timing advantage
Because CashMyGuns handles high volumes and has established transfer networks, we can move quickly. As the California Glock Ban date approaches, transfer wait times and market competition may intensify. Lock in your sale now to avoid bottlenecks and gain liquidity on your terms.
Suggested Next Steps
- Don’t wait: begin your Glock sale process today via our website or by contacting our Reno location.
- Check the condition, paperwork, and model of your Glock so we can provide a prompt, accurate appraisal.
- Plan your transfer route: If you are in California, we’ll help you select an FFL for lawful transfer. If you can travel, bring the firearm to our Reno store.
- Stay updated: the legal challenge may alter elements of AB 1127, but we don’t recommend waiting for that uncertainty.
Closing Thoughts
The California Glock Ban represents a major shift in how semiautomatic pistol sales will be regulated in the state. But it is not a ban on ownership or transfer. As a Glock owner, you still have legal options, and we at CashMyGuns stand ready to serve you, whether through our Reno storefront or via our secure online process.
Get ahead of the deadline. Sell your Glock now at Cash My Guns before the ban takes effect, and let us make the process as smooth, compliant, and fair as possible.
