I could confuse rifles, SBRs and pistols here. Do you know what the rule is for barrel length in California when it comes to pistols and sources to confirm it? Ideally, we don`t want to be criminals, but the state certainly makes things difficult. Still, Calguns.net has created an informative flowchart to help gun owners determine if their gun is legal. Start at the top left of the diagram and answer the questions accordingly. California requires the following minimum lengths for your rifle: Hi guys. I plan to build an AR-15 gun (8″ gun without stock, only the buffer tube with foam) according to the requirements of locking without features / mag- lock. Reading some articles, I found that AB 1135/SB 880 and CA PC 17170 indicate that a CA execution cannot be less than 16″. Please also note that the above laws and code articles do not prohibit the legal use or possession of other legal firearms. For example, conventional pistols, revolvers, long rifles, and long shotguns can still be legally held by most adults in California, subject to certain restrictions.
Since our employee frequently travels to Arizona and other parts of Free America, he equipped the rifle so that it could be easily reconfigured for out-of-state use. It replaced the foldable shaft with VLTOR`s fixed ARM rifle shaft, a fully equipped shaft with excellent cheek welding, storage compartments and QD rings. It also fits a standard carabiner receiver extension and can be replaced by releasing the locking latch if you want to upgrade to a foldable shaft. To get rid of the pistol grip – as defined by state law – he attached a Solar Tactical Kydex handle that wrapped around the original handle to prevent the user from wrapping his thumb around the handle. He did this instead of installing a specially designed Californian functionless handle, as it`s easier to remove and reinstall the envelope for out-of-state travel than the entire handle. Finally, he installed a standard charger from Strike Industries and upgraded the trigger with a flat one-stage SSTAT unit from AIM Surplus, which broke at 3.75 pounds. Do you want to stay ATF compliant? We all do. You need to measure the length of your rifle. California Penal Code 16590 is the California law that governs «generally prohibited firearms.» The law lists several weapons/items that are generally banned in the state of California.
Short-barreled rifles and sawed-off shotguns are two of those weapons that are specifically prohibited under the PC 16590(t) standard. The length of the barrel must be less than 16 inches for a pistol, although the law does not provide for a total measurement – from the barrel to the tree. Unfortunately, this is not the end of the discussion. According to the 1934 NFA, the length of the barrel determines which firearm is considered a rifle, pistol, or «any other weapon.» To meet the legal definition of a rifle, a 16-inch barrel is required. When paired with a tree, your rifle should be 26 inches tall in total. Finally, I remember that there is no length requirement for AR pistols. If you really want to fool your rifle with many tactical accessories, including anticipations, goggles, and muzzle devices, go for a full-length rifle. If it is larger than 26 inches and cannot be hidden on your person, then you are golden. Better yet, why not build your rifle with an 80% lower kit? Then you can choose which parts to fix, which accessories to mount and which caliber to pull. The same general rule applies to Franklin Amory pistols.
They are sold as bolt action repeaters, but nothing legally allows you to put a semi-automatic rod and Maglock on it to make it legal. You can register (or build and serialize) an AR rifle that isn`t a problem, and you`ll need a minimum barrel length of 16 inches, including a pinned and welded muzzle device. When doing this route, you have to choose between what you want and a fixed mag or muzzle brake, compensator or suppressor simulated and without function. However, the use of legally acquired 30-shot magazines in your non-functional rifle is allowed. That being said, you could still be harassed if you do, the choice is yours. A short-barreled shotgun is also known as a sawed-off shotgun. While California`s unconstitutional restrictions certainly shouldn`t even exist, this Californian legal construct is still abundantly capable. Important Note: As mentioned above, the fixed or locked charger option requires a charger of 10 shots (or less).
California`s magazine laws are in motion, allowing California citizens to legally purchase standard capacity magazines (also mistakenly referred to as «high-capacity magazines»). Attaching a legally acquired 30-shot magazine to your rifle with features is illegal, don`t do it. One of the employees of THE RECOIL lives behind the Iron Curtain under the California sun.