What handguns are approved in California? (2024 UPDATE)
For a comprehensive list, visit https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search.
All handguns that are legal to carry in the state of California will be listed on the official State of California’s Department of Justice: Office of the Attorney General’s website (www.oag.ca.gov). Any handguns that are not on the list or were formerly on the list, then subsequently removed are no longer legal to own, purchase, sell, carry, manufacture, or import in the State of California.
Recently Removed Handguns as of January 2024
Accu-Tek AT-380 II
Excel Arms MP-22
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Pink)
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Black) (w/Bill of Rights)
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Tan)
Hi Point C9 UPC#752334091604
Hi Point CF380 UPC#752334003805
Franklin Armory CA320 (Tested)
Ed Brown Products SF3-BB-CAL2 (Black)
Ed Brown Products KC-SS-CAL2 (Gray)
Ed Brown Products ET-BB-CAL2 (Black)
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Front Sight) (Black)
Recently Added Handguns as of January 2024
Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 OSP-CA*
Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Compact 3.8 OSP-CA*
Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5 OSP-CA*
Girsan (Imported by European American Armory Corporation) MC P35*
Walther P22 CA (Grey Slide) Grey Grip
Browning Buck Mark Medallion Rosewood*
Browning Buck Mark Micro Bull*
Taurus 2-85621ULC31NS
Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield (OD) SKU 14016/Stainless Steel;Polymer
Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield (OD) SKU 14015/Stainless Steel;Polymer
Heckler & Koch VP9SK OR* UPC 68005
Heckler & Koch VP9* UPC 67961
Heckler & Koch VP9L OR* UPC 67985
Sturm, Ruger & Co. LCRX-05437B
Sturm, Ruger & Co. SP101-05773A
Sturm, Ruger & Co. SUPER REDHAWK - 05526
