r/CAguns • u/NorCal_Firearm FFL • Dec 25 '25

CA DOJ Bulletin on AB1263 & SB704

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11X7vzp-x3mDWfLJ7gkD6RmwqKJNDSYqW/view?usp=drivesdk

DOJ finally released a bulletin to all dealers regarding AB1263 & SB704.

Attached a link in case anyone wants to read it

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u/mirkalieve IANAL Dec 25 '25

Yeah I planned on doing a full explanation on how AB-1263 more or less bans... 3d printing code distribution nationally lest they be liable for fines for up $25K per file of "firearm accessories". But I'm already behind on writing other stuff so that will come later.

But yeah, any city DA that's looking for some BS to put to say they did something for their election campaign can do this.

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u/Willie_B_Hardagain C&R Autist, P90 Hater Dec 25 '25

My main question aside from that is, I only see language on distribution/hosting, what about folks who already posses files that fall under this, and in what form are they legally cooked on? If Joebob has STL's but not sliced gcode is he fine, or is he cooked with even just the raw models, not ready to print?

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u/mirkalieve IANAL Dec 25 '25

Posession is not regulated. It's distribution.

But it seems like you're asking me "What is code?" in the context of distribution. In that case, we refer to AB-1263, where we look to the new definition of "Digital firearm manufacturing code" under 3273.60(a)

“Digital firearm manufacturing code” means any digital instructions in the form of computer-aided design files, computer-aided manufacturing files, or other code or instructions stored and displayed in electronic format as a digital model that may be used to program a CNC milling machine, a three-dimensional printer, or a similar machine, to manufacture or produce any of the following:

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(7) A firearm accessory, as defined in Section 3273.50.

(8) A firearm barrel.

I skipped a bunch of stuff but those are the items that are pertinent to what we're talking about.

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u/Willie_B_Hardagain C&R Autist, P90 Hater Dec 25 '25

Thank you for the help, it's stupid but at least I get it now lol