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Gun rights group says California barrel background-check law is unconstitutional

The Second Amendment Foundation has labeled California’s Senate Bill 704 — the first U.S. law requiring background checks for firearm barrel purchases — unconstitutional.

Published Sep 22, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Second Amendment Foundation has criticized California’s Senate Bill 704, calling the measure unconstitutional. SB 704 creates the nation’s first requirement for background checks on purchases of firearm barrels.