Glock Ges.m.b.H. was founded in 1963 by Gaston Glock in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Originally an engineering company making curtain rods and knives, Glock revolutionized the handgun market in 1982 with the Glock 17 — the first commercially successful polymer-framed pistol. Today, Glock pistols are the most widely used law enforcement handguns in the world and are known for their legendary reliability.
Looking for a Glock handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Glock model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 6 Glock models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Glock offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with 9mm being the most common (6 models). MSRP is $499.
Yes — any Glock 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.