California AB879 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the sale or transfer of unsafe handguns and mandates reporting requirements for such transactions.

California AB879 amends Section 32000 of the Penal Code to prohibit the sale or transfer of unsafe handguns. It imposes criminal and civil penalties for manufacturing, importing, selling, or transferring unsafe handguns. The Department of Justice must maintain a database of unsafe handguns obtained through specified means. Entities and individuals in possession of unsafe handguns must report sales or transfers to the Department of Justice. The bill also outlines exceptions to these prohibitions, including certain law enforcement and government entities.

California AB879 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the sale or transfer of unsafe handguns and mandates reporting requirements for such transactions.

California AB879 amends Section 32000 of the Penal Code to prohibit the sale or transfer of unsafe handguns. It imposes criminal and civil penalties for manufacturing, importing, selling, or transferring unsafe handguns. The Department of Justice must maintain a database of unsafe handguns obtained through specified means. Entities and individuals in possession of unsafe handguns must report sales or transfers to the Department of Justice. The bill also outlines exceptions to these prohibitions, including certain law enforcement and government entities.