Browning
Browning Arms Company was established in 1878 by John Moses Browning, arguably the most influential firearms designer in history. Browning's designs include the 1911 pistol, the Hi-Power, the Browning Automatic Rifle, and the M2 machine gun — weapons that shaped the 20th century. Today the company is a subsidiary of the Belgian FN Herstal group. On the California roster, Browning is represented primarily by their Buck Mark .22 LR target pistols and 1911 variants, continuing the legacy of one of the most important names in American firearms history.
Looking for a Browning handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Browning model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 26 Browning models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Browning offers 2 calibers on the California roster, with .22 LR being the most common (24 models). Prices range from $399 to $1,099 MSRP.
Yes — any Browning model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.