Kel-Tec CNC Industries was founded in 1991 by George Kellgren in Cocoa, Florida. The Swedish-born Kellgren brought decades of firearms design experience to create innovative, lightweight firearms. Kel-Tec is known for unconventional designs like the KSG bullpup shotgun, the Sub-2000 folding carbine, and compact pistols like the P-15.
Looking for a Kel-Tec handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Kel-Tec model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 1 Kel-Tec models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Kel-Tec offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with 9mm being the most common (1 models). MSRP is $349.
Yes — any Kel-Tec 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.