California Legislature Pushes Anti-Gun Bills Through Final Week of Session
The California Legislature moves into its final full week of the 2026 session starting Monday with multiple anti-gun measures still alive for floor votes. AB 2047 targets 3D-printing technology for firearms, while SB 948 introduces additional restrictions on Second Amendment exercise. Both bills remain positioned for passage before the August 31 deadline.
Key Details
- AB 2047: Further restricts the use of 3D-printing technology, building on existing California restrictions on homemade firearms and manufacturing capability.
- SB 948: Creates new barriers to Second Amendment exercise through additional licensing or permitting requirements not yet fully specified in available summaries.
- Timeline: Final full week of session begins Monday, August 25. Bills must pass out of committee and receive floor votes before August 31 legislative deadline.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
California's 3D-printing restrictions directly affect anyone manufacturing firearms at home or considering it as a backup capability. AB 2047 expands government control over manufacturing tools and materials, not just finished receivers. SB 948 adds friction to lawful ownership or carry—the exact type of barrier the Supreme Court flagged in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022). California gun owners should expect enforcement against manufacturing equipment, filament suppliers, and digital files. Carry permit applicants face longer timelines and higher denial rates under similar bills statewide.
DownRange Analysis
Both bills lean into California's proven strategy: restriction through bureaucracy and tooling bans rather than outright confiscation. SB 948's language mirrors language from prior California bills that courts have flagged as overbroad under Bruen. AB 2047 represents an escalation—targeting manufacturing capacity itself—which will likely face federal challenge. Gun owners should document current manufacturing activities and equipment purchases before votes occur. California's final week almost always passes bills positioned this late. Expect litigation within 18 months of either bill's passage.
