Heritage Manufacturing was founded in 1992 in Miami, Florida, and is now a subsidiary of Taurus Holdings. The company is best known for the Rough Rider, one of the most popular and affordable single-action revolvers on the market. Heritage revolvers are modeled after classic Western designs and are popular among recreational shooters.
Looking for a Heritage handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Heritage model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 1 Heritage models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Heritage offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with .38 Special being the most common (1 models). MSRP is $179.
Yes — any Heritage 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.