Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 1187: Firearms: safety certificates.
What AB 1187 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to enhance firearm safety in California by requiring individuals who purchase or receive firearms to possess a valid firearm safety certificate. Starting July 1, 2027, applicants for a firearm safety certificate will need to complete an 8-hour training course that includes instruction on firearm safety and handling and live-fire shooting exercises. The training course will be developed and implemented by the Department of Justice. Additionally, personal firearm importers will need to obtain a valid firearm safety certificate and include a copy of the certificate in their reports submitted to the Department of Justice.
Bill journey
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2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 30, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file. |
| Apr. 21, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |