2026 Legislation/Litigation Report Baird V Bonta A three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s law for open carry is unconstitutional. The law banned open carry in any county with a population greater than 200,000 and required a permit in counties with less. The state is expected to appeal to…

December 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update December Focus Beginning January 1, 2026, any firearm in your home will have to be secured using a DOJ approved locking device. An exception is made for firearms under your direct, immediate, control. Such as within arm’s reach or worn in your holster. AB 1263, as amended, Gipson. Firearms: ghost guns….

November 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update November Focus Beginning January 1, 2026, any firearm in your home will have to be secured using a DOJ approved locking device. An exception is made for firearms under your direct, immediate, control. Such as within arm’s reach or worn in your holster. Legislation AB 1127, as amended, Gabriel. Firearms: converter…

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You can pre-register for the Practical Pistol match at PractiScore.com. Pre-registering is a good way to ensure that you’re on the same squad as your friends. Note: You must have a free PractiScore account and be logged in order to register for a match. AVGC Practical Pistol Match Page Click here to go directly to…

Match Punch Cards Available for Purchase Do you scramble to come up with exact change at our matches? Avoid the hassle and purchase a AVGC Match Punch Card. Pay in advance and you won’t have to worry about having exact change. One punch card covers ten matches. Where to purchase Matches: Cards will be sold…

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Apple Valley Gun Club at the recent 2025 Hesperia Days Rodeo!  The SASP kids had a great time manning our AVGC booth! https://youtu.be/bDD-BKt8XVI

September 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update The California Department of Justice has issued a report finding that microstamping is a viable technology and can be required for all semi-automatic pistols. This finding will result in the microstamping being a hard requirement for all semi-auto pistols to be included in the safe for sale roster. Since there is…

August 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update August Focus The California Department of Justice has issued a report finding that microstamping is a viable technology and can be required for all semi-automatic pistols. This finding will result in the microstamping being a hard requirement for all semi-auto pistols to be included in the safe for sale roster. Since…

July 2025 Legislation/Litigation Update July Focus Jr. Shooting Sports Magazine v Bonta challenges the California ban on marketing or advertising firearms and firearm related products to youth. The district court denied the petition for a Preliminary Injunction against enforcing the entire ban, but a compromise did allow non-profit groups to conduct training and activities for…

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