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Shot Show and new California firearms

Curious, anyone know how much it costs a OEM to add a model/sku to the BS CA Roster?

Lab costs plus fees to the CA DOJ etc?
 
Curious, anyone know how much it costs a OEM to add a model/sku to the BS CA Roster?

Lab costs plus fees to the CA DOJ etc?
Enough for manufacturers to need to think about if it’s work the R&D to develop a California model and also pay for that testing; and also think about how well that model will sell considering costs and labor to manufacture?
 
Hard to see why it is so slow to get the Stacatto HD 4.5 on the roster since mechanically it is the same internally as the 3.6 and 4. The 3.6 caught me by surprise in a good way as I was not even aware of it until it hit the roster after the 4 but the 4.5 seems to be somewhere out in the ether. I’ve been chomping at the bit for it since the end of June.
 
SHOT Show is right around the corner, and 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for California handgun owners.


Despite the challenges of the California market, we’re seeing real momentum. Major manufacturers are stepping up and investing in California-compliant platforms, not just re-releasing old designs, but bringing meaningful updates and new options to the table.


Brands like Staccato and SIG Sauer are actively working to support California customers, and that commitment matters. It means more innovation, better choices, and platforms designed with performance—not compromise—in mind.


SHOT Show will give us a first look at what’s coming next, and we’re excited about what this year could bring for shooters in California. Stay tuned—there’s a lot to be optimistic about.
That's great. But will there be any FFL's left?
 
Hard to see why it is so slow to get the Stacatto HD 4.5 on the roster since mechanically it is the same internally as the 3.6 and 4. The 3.6 caught me by surprise in a good way as I was not even aware of it until it hit the roster after the 4 but the 4.5 seems to be somewhere out in the ether. I’ve been chomping at the bit for it since the end of June.
Same, I got the 3.6 the day it hit shelves and love it but I want a full size
 
Outside of the California compliant models, Staccato currently lists the HD4 with an estimated availability of 5–7 days, while the HD P4.5 shows an estimated availability of 90–120 days. Until demand for the HD P4.5 decreases outside of California, Staccato appears to be prioritizing the HD4 for the California market.
 
Hard to see why it is so slow to get the Stacatto HD 4.5 on the roster since mechanically it is the same internally as the 3.6 and 4. The 3.6 caught me by surprise in a good way as I was not even aware of it until it hit the roster after the 4 but the 4.5 seems to be somewhere out in the ether. I’ve been chomping at the bit for it since the end of June.
Most likely the site blocker is the only thing I can see why its taking so long.
 
Curious, anyone know how much it costs a OEM to add a model/sku to the BS CA Roster?

Lab costs plus fees to the CA DOJ etc?
Lab costs & fees are probably the least expensive component. Design/feature integration, prototype, production tooling changes (CNC programming and physical tooling to produce CA-specific slides and frames), destructive testing, etc. Can all easily lead into the tens to hundreds of thousands.
 
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