Bill
AB 1127
AB 1127 bans the sale of semiautomatic pistols that can convert to machineguns, enhancing public safety by limiting access to dangerous firearms starting July 1, 2026.
Bill Number: AB 1127
Introduced: February 20, 2025
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 572, Statutes of 2025
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
AB 1127, introduced by Assemblymember Gabriel, aims to regulate the sale and possession of semiautomatic pistols that can be converted into machineguns using specific devices known as pistol converters. The bill seeks to enhance public safety by restricting access to firearms that can be easily modified to operate automatically.
Definition of Machinegun-Convertible Pistol:
The bill defines a "machinegun-convertible pistol" as any semiautomatic pistol equipped with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted into a machinegun with common household tools by attaching a pistol converter. A "pistol converter" is defined as a device that, when installed, modifies the trigger mechanism to allow the firearm to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.
Prohibition on Sale and Transfer:
Starting July 1, 2026, licensed firearms dealers will be prohibited from selling, offering for sale, exchanging, giving, transferring, or delivering any machinegun-convertible pistol, except under specified conditions.
Penalties for Violations:
Expansion of Machinegun Definition:
The bill expands the existing definition of "machinegun" to include machinegun-convertible pistols equipped with a pistol converter, thereby prohibiting their manufacture, sale, possession, or transportation.
Roster of Handguns:
The bill allows for certain pistols that were listed on the roster as of January 1, 2026, and were modified to meet the new definition, to be submitted for testing and potentially added to the roster without meeting previous requirements, provided they are tested before January 1, 2027.
Affected Parties:
This legislation primarily impacts licensed firearms dealers, manufacturers, and owners of semiautomatic pistols. It aims to prevent the proliferation of firearms that can be easily converted into automatic weapons, thereby enhancing public safety.
Local Agencies:
The bill creates a state-mandated local program, which may require reimbursement for costs incurred by local agencies and school districts, although the bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for certain reasons.
AB 1127 represents a significant step in regulating firearms that can be converted into machineguns, reflecting ongoing efforts to address gun violence and enhance public safety in California. The bill's provisions are designed to limit access to potentially dangerous firearms while providing a framework for compliance and enforcement.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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