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California Firearm Accessory Laws (AB-1263 for FFLs)

Starting January 1, 2026, selling firearm-related products in California requires: Buyer verification Legal disclosures Controlled shipping procedures What Changed You must now: Provide a legal notice before sale Collect acknowledgment Verify buyer age Shipping Rules...

California Barrel Laws for FFLs (SB-704 Explained)

Beginning January 1, 2026, firearm barrels must be transferred through an FFL in California.Starting July 1, 2027, background checks and reporting are required. Core Rule A firearm barrel cannot be transferred directly to a consumer. It must go through a California...

AB-1263 Compliance Checklist for Dealers

If you sell firearm-related products into California, you must update your processes before January 1, 2026. Checklist Provide Legal Notice Capture Customer Acknowledgment Verify Age (18+) Confirm Identity Update Shipping (signature required) Match delivery address to...

Do FFLs Need to Process Gun Parts in California?

Yes—many firearm parts now require FFL processing in California, including background checks and recordkeeping, depending on how they’re classified under SB-704. ⸻ The Old Way (Pre-2024) Most firearm parts could be sold: Direct-to-consumer Online without dealer...

California Precursor Parts List (FFL Guide)

California does not publish a simple, fixed “list” of precursor parts. Instead, the law defines them broadly—and that puts the burden on FFLs to interpret and classify correctly. What Is a “Firearm Precursor Part”? Under California law (SB-704), a precursor part is...

ATF’s FFL Ez Check

FFL Ez Check is an online service by the ATF that provides the current status of any federal firearms license. Federal Firearm License Background In order to be engaged in the business of selling, making, or importing firearms, you must have a Federal Firearms License...