Social media lit up after reports suggested Glock GmbH may discontinue most of its pistols — including the iconic Glock 17 and Glock 19— starting Nov. 30.
The rumor spread after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Oct. 10 banning new sales of “semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to a fully automatic machine gun with the use of a simple ‘switch,’ ” according to a statement from the office of bill co-author California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino.
That includes handguns manufactured by Glock and other manufacturers that use a “cruciform trigger bar,” which lawmakers said makes them easily convertible to fully automatic fire. Exemptions are included for law enforcement and private party sales.
The speculation follows an Oct. 20 Instagram post from Glock Store claiming “all Glocks are discontinued except 43, 43X, 48X,” and will be replaced by new “V Models” designed to prevent illegal machine gun conversions.
The Austrian gunmaker has not confirmed the move. However, Pew Pew Tactical reported multiple sources close to Glock say they’ve been briefed on the change.
Here’s what to know about Glock discontinuing some handguns.
Glock models reported discontinued
As of Oct. 21, Glock’s discontinued models page lists 34 handguns, including:
Remaining models? Just the G43, G43X, and G48X—all slimline designs.
Multiple sources, according to the USA TODAY Network, say shipments of discontinued models will stop Nov. 30, though Glock has yet to make an official announcement.
California’s ban targets easily convertible handguns
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127 on Oct. 10, banning new sales of semi-automatic handguns that can be “easily converted” into fully automatic weapons using a simple switch. Lawmakers say Glock pistols with a “cruciform trigger bar” fall under that category.
The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes exemptions for law enforcement and private party sales. Dealers can still sell Glock-style guns acquired before that date.
Lawsuits and pushback over California Glock ban
Gun rights advocates, including the NRA and Firearms Policy Coalition, have filed a federal lawsuit arguing the ban violates the Second Amendment. Plaintiffs claim the law targets “common handguns” and defies Supreme Court precedent.
Meanwhile, state lawmakers defend the measure as a “common-sense” response to rising gun violence and the proliferation of illegal conversion devices. ATF data shows more than 31,000 machine gun switches were recovered nationwide in the past five years, many linked to Glock pistols.
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How many guns are sold in California?
An estimated 16.1 million firearms were sold in the U.S. in 2024, according to Safehome.org’s analysis of data from FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), about 3% down from 2023.
California sold an estimated 1,043,421 guns in 2023, but a full 2024 year-end total is not yet available; however, sales for the first four months of 2024 were 340,903. A recent report from Security.org estimates that California sold 1.208 million guns in 2024, which is an estimate based on sales trends Texas was second in gun sales with 1.3 million, behind only Florida (1.2 million).
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Glock rumored to halt most pistols after California gun law
Reporting by Brian Day, Roseann Cattani and C. A. Bridges, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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