DATES CALIFORNIA GUN LAWS TAKE EFFECT
Disclaimer Statement: Some of these laws are under challenge in the court system and are on hold until further notice. You are advised to research them personally so you are informed. I do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or omission of any information I am posting here. I have attempted to obtain this information from the best possible Law Enforcement sources available to me.
Theft/loss reporting
When it becomes a crime to falsely report a firearm has been lost or stolen – JAN/01/2017
Start date for requirement that theft or loss of a firearm must be reported to law enforcement within five days – JULY/01/2017
Lending firearms
When it becomes illegal, with limited exceptions, to loan guns to anyone outside of immediate family members – JAN/01/2017
Large-capacity magazine restrictions
When it becomes illegal, with limited exceptions, to possess magazines capable of holding more than 1 0 rounds – On Hold
Was scheduled for – JULY/01/2017
Assault weapon restrictions
Start date for the new definition of “assault weapon” – JUNE/30/2018
Deadline to register a newly designated assault weapon with the state – DEC/31/2017
Restrictions on home-built “ghost guns” and guns without serial numbers
Start date for requirement that you get state permission before manufacturing or assembling a firearm – JULY/01/2018
Deadline to place a serial number on any unmarked firearm possessed after July 1, 2018 – DEC/31/2018
Ammunition restrictions
Start date for requirement that ammunition sales or transfers be conducted through a licensed ammunition vendor – JAN/01/2018
When you no longer can import ammunition bought outside the state without first shipping it to a licensed vendor – JAN/01/2018
Start .date for requirement that Californians undergo background checks to buy ammunition – JULY/01/2019
Handgun storage law
Start date for requirement that handguns be stored in a locked container or locked trunk when left in an unattended vehicle – JAN/01/2017