The California Senate just passed #AB1127—a bill that will stop the future sale of pistols that can easily be converted into fully automatic weapons.

Multiple reliable sources confirm that AB 1127, authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, has passed through key legislative stages in California, including the State Assembly and the State Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill specifically targets semi-automatic handguns that can be converted into fully automatic machine guns with simple modifications, such as the installation of a 'Glock switch. ' The legislation is designed to close a loophole allowing the sale of firearms that can be easily converted into illegal automatic weapons.

It has received support from gun control advocacy groups like Moms Demand Action and Everytown and is now awaiting the Governor's signature to become law. The bill also includes exemptions for law enforcement and military use and does not require current owners to surrender existing firearms. Some sources note that the bill will effectively ban new sales of these convertible pistols starting January 1, 2026. While there is some opposition from gun rights advocates, the legislative progress and endorsements from multiple organizations provide strong evidence that the California Senate did pass this bill as described.