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Product guides, surplus history, firearm spotlights, and updates from the Centerfire Systems team.
California Sales Suspended: AB 1263 & SB 704 — New Firearm Barrel, Accessory & Manufacturing-Machine Rules Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, two California laws — AB 1263 and SB 704 — impose FFL-transfer, written-notice, age-verification, and reporting requirements on firearm barrels, accessories, and manufacturing machines shipped into the state; and as of July 1, 2026 a third law, AB 1127, bars California dealers from selling certain semi-automatic "machinegun-convertible" pistols. These sit on top of California's existing rules for firearm precursor parts and ammunition. Until we can build a fully compliant process, Centerfire Systems has suspended all shipments to California. Here's what changed and what it means for your order.
Colorado SB25-003: New Semiautomatic Firearm Purchase Rules Effective August 1, 2026
Starting August 1, 2026, Colorado requires buyers to complete a state-approved firearms safety course before purchasing or transferring most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. Here's what the new law (SB25-003) means for your orders.
Virginia and Rhode Island: New Firearms Restrictions Effective July 1, 2026
Updated July 8, 2026: A July 7 court order extends the injunction blocking Virginia's assault-firearm and magazine ban statewide, effective July 21. Centerfire Systems is accepting Virginia orders again — they will ship beginning July 21, 2026. Rhode Island's ban remains in effect and covered items cannot ship to RI. Here's what these changes mean for your orders.
