Hey, 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″. Since the 1930s, the federal government has passed laws and regulations that dictate how we buy, own and use firearms. Many of their regulations dictate the size of the barrel we attach to our guns, the accessories we assemble, and how we protect ourselves with these firearms. Some people who criticize the option without functionality complain about the aesthetics of the available options. While this may be true for some, the overall function of the rifle is largely maintained. Another possible drawback of the no-function facility is that the authorities could eventually change the laws again to force law-abiding citizens to adapt again and again. California law (§ 53071 GC) prohibits county and city authorities from issuing regulations to register or issue firearms licenses. [42] This provides uniform gun laws and prevents situations in other states (such as New York) where traveling with an otherwise legal firearm could expose a citizen to the risk of violating local municipal ordinances. [43] California Penal Code 17170 PC defines a “short-barreled rifle” as a rifle with either: Note: Subreddit FAQ has a lot of good information, but I couldn`t find anything specific to the length of the barrel. To have a rifle without function, you must, well, remove the features! Let`s address each point and discuss the options. 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. California requires the following minimum lengths for your rifle: Short-barreled rifles and sawed-off shotguns are two different types of firearms. Possession of any of these firearms is illegal in California. In addition, (Penal Code § 12001.5) prohibits by definition short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled shotguns. Defined in the Penal Code § 12020; A short-barreled shotgun is defined as a firearm (designed, redesigned or modified) to fire a solid shotgun grenade and has a barrel or barrels less than 18 inches or a total length of less than 26 inches. A short-barreled rifle is defined as a semi-automatic center-fire rifle with a barrel length of less than 16 inches or a total length of less than 26 inches. Ghost weapons are illegal. Anyone who wants to build a homemade firearm must obtain a serial number from the state (de facto registration) and pass a background check. [131] As of July 1, 2024, all “firearm precursor parts” must be sold through a licensed dealer.
[37] Some people in California are allowed to own short-barreled rifles or sawed-off shotguns. For example, antique dealers and law enforcement officers are often allowed to possess these items. Tell a lawyer if you think you are legally allowed to possess these weapons. This option allows you to use the features of your AR-15 by attaching or locking your rifle`s 10-shot (or less) magazine while the lower magazine is attached to the top receiver. This is often done with a device such as the Juggernaut Tactical Hellfighter Kit, which is available from Brownells. With a device like this, you can use all the “evil features” described at the beginning of the article while remaining legal. This is a great option for those who can`t overcome the appearance of a rifle without functionality. You can`t build an Ar gun in Ca without a specially registered gun being lower. Any new Lower purchased from a gun store will be automatically registered as a rifle unless you are a LEO. There are several ways to get a gun or gun from a lower registry, but it`s not something you just buy from a local gun store.
If you had an Ar pistol or a gun below, it must be a fixed mag or an unregistered assault weapon. Featureless does not apply to Ar pistols. 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. Please note that certain persons and/or situations of possession of illegal rifles and shotguns and other prohibited weapons are exempt from prosecution. For example, members of law enforcement agencies may sell, transfer or possess these weapons. The same goes for some antique dealers. Should I use a 16-inch gun in my construction to avoid problems? The Simmrin Law Group team will help you defend against allegations related to sawed-off shotguns and short-barreled rifles. We can help you build a defense against PC 33215`s allegations. To learn more, check it out for free. Do you want to stay ATF compliant? We all do.
You need to measure the length of your rifle. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, this is intended to be useful information, not legal advice. California is a “may issue” state for hidden gun permits. The readiness of issuing authorities in California ranges from No Issue in most urban areas to Shall Issue in rural counties. In addition, the issuing authority may also impose restrictions on the holder of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons permit, such as restricting hidden transport only for the purposes listed in the approved CCW permit application. However, secret transport permits are valid nationally, regardless of where they were issued. This creates a situation where residents of presumed no-problem places like Los Angeles and San Francisco cannot legally carry a hidden firearm, but residents of other counties with more permissive CCAC issuance policies can legally carry in the same jurisdictions. California does not recognize secret transportation permits issued by other states, and non-residents are generally prohibited from obtaining a secret transportation permit from California. Those who are allowed to carry a rifle, shotgun, or handgun under the federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act are not subject to certain California laws.
The third option is an exceptional one-shot pistol. Basically, a qualified FFL builds a one-shot gun from a lower receiver ever registered and sells it to you. After that, you can change it as you like. This is a legal gray area, as switching from a single shot to a semi-automatic pistol “maybe” produces a dangerous gun. Know the risks. For what it`s worth, I made my AR (now semi-automatic) pistol by this route and I`m not afraid for my dogs` lives. 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. From a practical point of view, the non-functional rifle remains fully usable in the sense that you can reload the rifle conventionally and in a timely manner without the need for tools or disassembly of the lower receiver from the upper receiver. From this point of view, the use of a rifle without function is a better option for self-defense. In addition, some States have declared it illegal for civilians to possess a rifle or a short-barreled pistol. Unfortunately, when these guns are legal, you need documents and a tax stamp to own them.
This tax stamp, in the end, will cost you about $200. It is a long and exhausting process. A short-barreled shotgun is also known as a sawed-off shotgun. 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. With the passage of Senate Bill 880 and Assembly Bill 1135 in June 2016, the state`s ban on assault weapons was extended to all semi-automatic center-fire rifles and shotguns with a detachable “bullet button” magazine. Effective repeal of an earlier law that imposed “bullet button” magazines for all newly manufactured weapons with removable magazines. The sale or transfer of these weapons is prohibited from 1 January 2017. Those purchased before January 1, 2017 must be registered with the DOJ in early 2018. The definition of the types of firearms that are prohibited has been expanded, the exact definitions should be reviewed on the website of the California Department of Justice.
[23] Methods of acquiring certain types of firearms that resemble offensive weapons have been obtained through design changes by firearm parts manufacturers. One of the most common changes before 2017 was a “bullet button,” which modified a rifle so that the magazine would not be removable without the use of a tool (which could include a bullet used as a tool under state law) that presses a button that a finger alone cannot press. Weapons with this characteristic were no longer considered a “removable magazine” within the meaning of the definition of offensive weapons and could therefore be exempted from the Act in its previous form, depending on the other requirements. [102] [103] Since certain parts of firearms (the lower receiver, or “inferior” for short, which is legally considered a firearm) are prohibited by model names under California law, several changes could be made so that a rifle can comply with state law. SB 1327, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom in July 2022, is inspired by the Texas Heartbeat Act, which allows people in Texas to prosecute anyone who performs or supports abortions. SB 1327 also awards $10,000 to any California citizen if he or she successfully sues anyone who manufactures or distributes illegal weapons or weapon parts in California. [133] Although SB 1327 uses the same enforcement mechanism as the Texas law, it emphasizes newsom`s (and the California legislature`s) rejection of this mechanism by requiring that all of its provisions become invalid after the Texas law is invalidated [6].
