In accordance with California
AB-1263
(effective January 1, 2026) and
SB-704
(effective July 1, 2027), Wilson Combat has updated its shipping protocols for the State of California. We categorize our products into three tiers to ensure we meet all legal requirements while maintaining accessibility for our customers.
Tier 1: Restricted "Firearm-Related Products" (as of January 1, 2026)
All California sales of certain firearms accessories must include:
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Displaying the California Manufacturing Notice to the buyer.
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Recording the buyer’s acknowledgment of the Manufacturing Notice.
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Collecting proof of age (18 or older) from a government-issued photo ID that includes an address matching the shipping address.
Merchants, such as Wilson Combat, must enforce the following shipping restrictions:
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Ensure all packages are conspicuously labeled with the words "Signature and proof of identification of person aged 18 years or older required for delivery."
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Ensure the shipping address matches the purchaser’s identification.
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Require the purchaser, upon delivery, to present proof of identification to the courier and sign for the delivery.
Per AB-1263, the types of Wilson Combat products that are in scope include (but may not be limited to) the following:
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Action Components: All triggers, trigger components, bolts, carriers, and firing pins. [Essentially, all components/parts of a firearm except for screws]
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Magazines and Reloading Aids: All magazines (regardless of capacity or style), magwells, speed loaders, and magazine extension basepads.
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Assault Weapon Features: Pistol grips, forward grips, grip modules (e.g., SIG P320/P365 modules), telescoping stocks, and flash suppressors/muzzle brakes.
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Structural Parts: Custom slides (stripped or complete), handguards, shrouds, and internal pins or springs clearly designed for firearm assembly.
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Reloading Dies and Tools: The definition of a "firearm-related product" includes ammunition; these tools are included.
Tier 2: Restricted Firearm Barrels (all standalone rifle, pistol, and shotgun barrels)
Merchants, such as Wilson Combat, must also enforce the following shipping restrictions:
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Ensure all orders for these items are shipped to a California-Licensed Firearms Dealer (FFL). The recipient must verify their identity in person and comply with DOJ reporting requirements.
Tier 3: Non-Regulated Items (Exempt from all requirements of AB-1263 and SB-704)
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Aiming Devices: All standalone optics (Red Dots, Scopes, Magnifiers).
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Optic Mounting Hardware: Standalone mounting plates (True Zero plates), scope rings, and Picatinny rails.
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Note: If the plate is integrated into a regulated "Custom Slide," it is subject to Tier 1 rules.
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Iron Sights: Front and rear iron sight sets.
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Maintenance & Aesthetic Hardware: Individual grip screws, decorative medallions, cleaning solvents, lubricants, and brushes.
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Soft Goods: Holsters, mag pouches, range bags, and apparel, printed and electronic product manuals.
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General Tools: Standard wrenches, screwdrivers, and punches not proprietary to "manufacturing" (e.g., bushing wrenches).
We have removed Tier 3 items from the compliance scope based on the following analysis:
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Non-Mechanical: Items like screws and medallions are not "parts sets clearly designed for manufacturing" a firearm's action or firing capability.
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Aiming vs. Operation: Sights and optics are aiming devices. AB-1263 targets devices that increase the "rate of fire," "speed of reload," or "lethality" via mechanical features (like flash suppressors). Standalone glass and iron sights do not modify the firearm's mechanical rate of fire.
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Mounting Platforms: Mounting plates are interfaces for exempt aiming devices. They are not structural components of the firearm's action or "Assault Weapon" features as defined by PC § 30515.
Additional Shipping Notes for California Orders
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We can only ship orders containing Tier 1 products to the address listed on your provided validation document (e.g., California Driver's License). Ensure that the shipping address selected at checkout matches your ID. By law, your shipping address must match the address listed on your verified ID. We cannot ship regulated items to a different address (e.g., a workplace or secondary residence). If it does not match, we will not be able to ship your order, and it will be canceled. You will not be billed if your order is not shipped.
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We can only ship orders containing Tier 2 products to a California-Licensed Firearms Dealer (FFL).
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California law requires all regulated parts to be delivered with "Adult Signature Required" confirmation.
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Carrier Age Standards: While the law allows 18-year-olds to purchase these parts, major shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS) define an "Adult Signature" as a person 21 years of age or older.
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Delivery: Someone aged 21+ must be present at the delivery address to show ID and sign for the package. If no one 21+ is available, the carrier will not leave the package. Your package will be returned, and your order will be canceled. You will be refunded for your order, less shipping costs (and applicable taxes on shipping costs).
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Surcharges: An additional surcharge may be applied to all orders requiring an "Adult Signature".
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You will be required to complete additional validation for your orders after your order has been submitted. We will contact you to collect and process the required validation documents.
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Please check your junk or spam folder for both your order confirmation and an additional email with information to submit the required validation documents.