Is the Ruger American Pistol Legal in California

Smith & Wesson will continue to offer its California revolvers and handguns, including the versions of the M&P Shield and SDVE pistols launched last week. The company believes that the sale of these firearms « will more than compensate for the loss of other M&P handguns in California. » « Until microprinting is lifted, we expect Ruger guns – among the safest on the market – to continue to be pushed off the list, » the company said. Firearms that are legal in the state of California, according to the information we have. The bill, signed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2007, was approved for implementation in the Golden State last year. It requires firearms manufacturers to add micro-stamping capabilities to any new or updated semi-automatic pistol. Smith & Wesson has no plans to make any modifications to the M&P Shield and SDVE pistols to continue selling them in the state. All other M&P handguns Smith & Wesson has marked for updates will be removed from California`s certified handgun list by August. Transfer between stores If this item is out of stock at your local RifleGear but is available at our other location, no problem. Simply place your order and select in-store pickup as your shipping method. As long as the item is legal at your location, we will transfer the item for you. You will be notified by email as soon as your item arrives at its destination.

Micro-stamping is a technique in which the impact pin simultaneously serves as a buffer and an identification code is engraved on the primer. The code, which would theoretically help law enforcement trace cartridges back to the weapon`s owner, is also engraved on the case. Not for sale in California, click here for details. The Ruger American uses a preloaded striker system for positive ignition without stronger traction. The addition of a barrel cam distributes recoil forces over a longer period of time for less felt recoil. The modular handle of the American allows you to inflate the palm and adjust the trigger range to each shooter. Security features include an internal automatic locking block, ambidextrous manual securing and built-in trigger protection. Smith & Wesson shares were trading 4% at $13.36 late Friday afternoon. Ruger slipped 5.6% to $73.65.

* Journals are not included for restricted countries. James Debney, president and CEO of Smith & Wesson, said the Springfield, Mass., gun maker will continue to work with the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a trade group, to fight the law. The NSSF filed a lawsuit last week. Ruger also warned that his handguns would no longer be sold in California, calling the law « draconian. » The move follows a similar move by rival gun maker Sturm Ruger (NYSE: RGR), which recently announced that its handguns would be removed from California`s list of approved firearms. It is the customer`s responsibility to check with your local dealer to verify and validate this information if laws change. Gun manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson have argued that microstamps are prohibitive and do not deter crime. The company said it would not include microstamps in its firearms. Below, we`ve added a link to the California Department of Justice`s list of handguns. « At the same time, we will do our best to support our customers in California with state-compliant products that give them access to at least a subset of the firearms we believe all citizens are entitled to, » Debney added.

Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) said it will stop selling many of its semi-automatic handguns in California after a new state law mandates the use of micro-stamping technology.