California Gun Policy

Byrna Technologies filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday in the Southern District of California against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, alleging the state’s restrictions on its pepper‑projectile launchers and ammunition violate the Second Amendment. The complaint cites Heller and Caetano to argue that less‑lethal launchers are protected “bearable arms,” while California’s classification of Byrna’s chemical rounds as banned “tear gas” effectively blocks sales; Newsom’s office was asked for comment.