Walther
Carl Walther GmbH was founded in 1886 in Zella-Mehlis, Germany, and has a legacy spanning over 135 years of firearms innovation. Walther is famous for the PPK (James Bond's pistol), the P38 (WWII service pistol), and modern designs like the PPQ and PDP series. U.S. operations are headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Looking for a Walther handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Walther model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 14 Walther models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Walther offers 2 calibers on the California roster, with .22 LR being the most common (12 models). Prices range from $329 to $649 MSRP.
Yes — any Walther 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.