The National Rifle Association (NRA) and several gun rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against California’s newly enacted ban on the sale of Glock-style handguns, claiming it violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit, Jaymes v. Bonta, was initiated just days after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation aimed at restricting semi-automatic pistols that can be easily modified into machine guns, with Glock handguns specifically targeted due to their conversion capabilities.
California’s law takes effect on July 1, 2025, prohibiting dealers from selling these firearms, although private sales remain legal. The measure has raised concerns from advocates who argue that the legislation aims to vilify popular firearm models. A significant detail in the debate surrounds recent statistics revealing that more than 31,000 machine gun conversion devices have been confiscated in the U.S. over the past five years, many linked to Glock firearms in high-profile violent incidents, making the stakes in this legal battle particularly heightened.
Read full story at www.usatoday.com
