As a Californian we cannot buy just any handgun that tickles our fancy
They must be made available for purchase after undergoing a drop test. Then you have to pay an annual fee to keep the gun on the approved list. You would think that offering a smith and wesson k-frame for testing would be enough. It's not. Every gun that has a different barrel length or finish must be submitted for testing. Many, many firearms are not submitted for testing because of the onerous cost to manufacturers.
The final insult is classic: Law enforcement agencies are not required to purchase from the approved roster and single action revolvers are specifically exempt. Especially that Pesky old Colt SAA that is likely the only handgun known to regularly fail being dropped.
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