California has passed a micro-stamping law despite a DoJ study published in the Scientific Journal of Forensic Firearms, which concluded that…
“…legitimate questions exist related to both the technical aspects, production costs, and database management associated with microstamping that should be addresses before wide scale implementation is legislatively mandated,”…
In response to this ban Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson will no longer sell any handguns subject to the new regulation.
“Smith & Wesson does not and will not include microstamping in its firearms,” the Springfield, Mass.,-based manufacturer said in a statement. “A number of studies have indicated that microstamping is unreliable, serves no safety purpose, is cost prohibitive and, most importantly, is not proven to aid in preventing or solving crimes.”
“The microstamping mandate and the company’s unwillingness to adopt this so-called technology will result in a diminishing number of Smith & Wesson semi-automatic pistols available for purchase by California residents.”
Smith & Wesson will continue to sell revolvers in California that are not subject to the new law.
